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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)<\/b> has arrested a 42-year-old man from Hwange over the theft of copper cables weighing about 200 kg.<\/p>\n

In a report seen by Pindula News, ZRP identified the man as Tawengwa Timire. Read the report:<\/p>\n

On 28\/01\/23, detectives in Hwange arrested Tawengwa Timire (42) in connection with a case of theft of 197 kgs of copper cables. The cables were stolen at ZPC Hwange.<\/p>\n

Copper cable theft is a common problem in Zimbabwe where thieves steal copper cables for their high value on the black market and by high unemployment and economic hardship.<\/p>\n

It is suspected most of the stolen cables are being smuggled to South Africa and they are then shipped further to countries that use the metal in the construction and manufacturing industries.<\/p>\n

The theft of copper cables from power and telecommunications infrastructure results in significant financial losses for companies and can lead to widespread power cuts and communication disruptions.<\/p>\n

Companies and the government are working to stop it with increased security and stricter penalties, and by promoting responsible copper disposal to reduce the incentive for theft.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 42-year-old man from Hwange over the theft of copper cables weighing about 200 kg. In a report seen by Pindula News, ZRP identified the man as Tawengwa Timire. 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