Zimbabwe’s Cabinet approves the principles of a proposed Municipal Police and Courts Bill that would grant municipal (council) officers arresting powers, according to reports citing responses from residents in Harare and Bulawayo. After the Cabinet’s approval, residents react to information shared on official council social media pages and express concerns that the measure could lead to confrontational or unfair treatment, particularly involving poorly rated or unpopular officers. The coverage focuses on public sentiment rather than details of enforcement. Both outlets describe residents’ worries that the bill could create a “dog-eat-dog” environment, reflecting expectations that officers’ expanded authority may be misused or applied unevenly. While the reporting confirms Cabinet’s approval of the bill’s principles, it does not provide further specifics on safeguards, oversight mechanisms, or the legal scope of the arrest powers. The story therefore centers on the decision to move the bill forward in principle and the concerns raised by members of the public ahead of any further legislative steps.