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HARARE – Police have arrested two individuals in separate incidents for allegedly attempting to write examinations on behalf of other candidates during the ongoing ZIMSEC examination period.
In a statement released on their official X account, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest of Brighton Chinhenga (26) for impersonation at Mukondomi Secondary School in Buhera on October 13, 2025.
“The suspect was apprehended while attempting to sit for the Mathematics Paper 1 examination on behalf of another candidate,” the police statement read.
In a separate incident the following day, police in Magwegwe arrested Mavis Phiri (32) for a similar offence. According to police reports,
“She was caught attempting to sit for the Science Paper 1 examination on behalf of her sister at Masotsha High School in Magwegwe North, Bulawayo.”
The arrests come amid heightened security measures during the national examination period, with authorities implementing strict verification protocols to prevent examination malpractice.
The ZRP has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process and warned against any form of cheating or impersonation.
“These arrests serve as a stern warning to anyone contemplating examination malpractice. We have zero tolerance for such offences and will continue to work with examination authorities to ensure a credible assessment process,” the police statement added.
Both suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to appear in court soon to face formal charges of impersonation, which carry severe penalties under Zimbabwean law.
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