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Zimbabwe digitises land records to curb corruption

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Zimbabwean authorities are digitising local authority and public service records to strengthen transparency and limit illegal sales of land and property. The measure targets loopholes exploited by intermediaries and corrupt municipal officials, according to Daily News.

Zimbabwean authorities will digitise records held by local authorities and public offices to reduce opportunities for corruption, particularly in the illegal sale of land and property, Daily News Zimbabwe reports.

The measure specifically targets practices attributed to individuals working with local council officials who allegedly exploit loopholes in the management of land transactions. Digitisation is intended to strengthen record traceability and transparency in operations, according to Daily News Zimbabwe.

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