Zimbabwe: MPs Demand Crackdown On Killer Firearms

Parliament has voiced deep concern over the growing use of unlicensed firearms in violent crimes with legislators pressing government to tighten gun control measures and border security.

During a heated session in the National Assembly, legislator Thomas Muwodzeri asked what government policy was regarding the surge in armed robberies targeting businesspeople.

Responding on behalf of the Leader of Government Business, Agriculture Minister Dr. Anxious Masuka said possession of unlicensed firearms…