Govt Addresses Drug Sentence Concerns

Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi and Prosecutor-General Loyce Matanda-Moyo responded to public concern over inconsistent sentencing for drug offences in Zimbabwe. Nine foreign nationals caught with cocaine in Harare were fined US$150 each. Officials said the case highlighted the need for specialized anti-drug courts with trained staff. They emphasized strict prosecution of traffickers and rehabilitative support for users, especially youth, to address drug use in the country.