Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General, Tandabantu Godwin Matanga, has intervened in a dispute between the Zimbabwe National Handball Federation (ZNHF) and the Officer Commanding Harare Province, Commissioner Wonder Tembo.
It appears the dispute between the two parties arose after Police in Harare demanded payment to escort foreign teams participating in the ongoing Zone IV International Handball Federation Trophy Tournament in Chitungwiza.
In a statement, ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Police do not charge any money or costs to escort foreign teams coming to participate in sporting events in the country. He said:
Reference is made to the ongoing Zone IV International Handball Federation Trophy Tournament and the engagement by the organizers with the Officer Commanding Harare Province, Commissioner Wonder Tembo on the 07th May 2024 for escort services to foreign participating teams to the venue in Chitungwiza.
The Commissioner-General of Police, Tandabantu Godwin Matanga, has directed that escort services be immediately provided to the teams for free.
In this regard, no money will be paid to the Zimbabwe Republic Police or any individual member for the escort services.
The Commissioner-General of Police has made it clear that the Zimbabwe Republic Police does not charge any money or costs to escort foreign teams coming to participate in sporting events in the country.
Any inconveniences caused by the misunderstanding between the National Handball Federation and the Officer Commanding Harare Province are sincerely regretted.
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