Source: Epworth community gains police post through global-local partnership – herald
Obey Musiwa
Herald Reporter
RESIDENTS of Ward 4 under Epworth District, today, celebrated the handover of a new police post, Tafadzwa Police Base, to the Government.
The construction of the police post was funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and implemented by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe, reflecting a collaborative response to community needs.
Speaking on behalf of Harare Metropolitan Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Senator Charles Tavengwa, who was the guest of honour, the Deputy Director of Infrastructure, Planning and Development, Engineer Herbert Parichi, highlighted that the police post was born out of stakeholder engagement and joint effort.
“The police post is a product of collaboration between government ministries, departments, agencies, and the community, with IOM’s funding facilitating completion.
“Its presence is key, especially in light of the rise in drug and substance abuse, making accessibility of law enforcers vital to communities,” said Eng Parichi.
He said the construction and handover of the Epworth Police Post is directly aligned with Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 2 (2026–2030).
He further emphasised that it is serving not just as infrastructure but as a strategic intervention to strengthen peace, security, and public trust in communities.
“The Police Post is fully aligned with the objectives of NDS2, which places strong emphasis on peace and security, inclusive governance, social cohesion, and Devolution as enablers of Sustainable Development,” he said.
“This Police Post is therefore not merely an infrastructure investment, but a strategic intervention aimed at strengthening stability and public trust.”
Korean Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jae Kyung Park, expressed joy at returning to Epworth and reaffirmed Korea’s commitment to supporting Zimbabwe across multiple sectors.
“This is a really meaningful project to help residents together with returning migrants, in cooperation with IOM and Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI),” he said.
“We are also prioritising education, health, and agriculture, and will continue our friendly gesture to support Zimbabwe in strengthening bilateral relations.”
Chief of Mission for IOM Diana Cartier emphasised that the police post was a direct response to community deliberations and development planning.
“The community wanted to feel safer and have quicker access to police, and this was the outcome of their decision-making,” she said.
“The intention is to create a space where people can engage in dialogue with police and strengthen community support, something we hope to continue nurturing.”
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