VOA News - Zimbabwe President Mugabe Signs State Eavesdropping Law

VOA News - Zimbabwe President Mugabe Signs State Eavesdropping Law

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Friday signed into law the controversial Interception of Communications Bill, which gives his government the authority to eavesdrop on phone and Internet communications and read physical mail.

But Communications Minister Christopher Mushowe said Zimbabwe is not unique in the world in passing such legislation, citing electronic eavesdropping programs in the United States, the United Kingdom and South Africa, among other countries.

Nice to see we are reclaiming our leadership role in the world - DAVIN