Zimra to install drones for border surveillance

THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) yesterday said it was in the process of procuring drones worth an estimated US$2 million which will be used to curb rampant smuggling and underhand dealings at the country’s ports of entry.

In a statement yesterday, Zimra said plans were at an advanced stage to install CCTV cameras at border posts and other strategic areas.

“The CCTV system will be linked to a loss control command centre at Zimra head office that will have sight of the footage live feed from the border post.

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