PNYX - ASEC TWENTY 2022 - Intelligence Meetings

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Algeria Intelligence Service

The General Directorate of Documentation & External Security, of the Algeria Intelligence Service, works in cooperation with Algeria’s other security services in order to protect the vital interests of the nation, in the fields of counter-terrorism and counter-espionage. Their mission is: to seek and exploit information concerning the security of the country, as well as to detect and hinder, outside the national territory, espionage activities directed against the interests of the nation in order to prevent their consequences; research, collect and exploit information, using technical and human means; and animate and evaluate the production of information.

Botswana Directorate of Intelligence & Security Services (DISS)

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DISS) is the National intelligence agency of Botswana founded under the Intelligence and Security Service Act which commenced in 2008. The DISS was formed to oversee counterintelligence and internal security of Botswana. The DISS has investigative jurisdiction to arrest or detain and interrogate over a wide range of criminal offenses. The functions of DISS are: (a) investigate, gather, co-ordinate, evaluate, correlate, interpret, disseminate and store information, whether inside or outside Botswana; (b) gather ministerial intelligence at the request of any Government ministry, department or agency and, without delay, to evaluate and transmit as appropriate to that ministry, department or agency, such intelligence and any other intelligence at the disposal of the Directorate which constitutes ministerial intelligence; (c) regulate, in co-operation with any Government ministry, department or agency entrusted with any aspect of the maintenance of national security, the flow of intelligence and security, and the co-ordination between the Directorate and that ministry, department or agency of functions relating to such intelligence; (d) advise Government, public bodies and statutory bodies on the protection of vital installations and classified documents; (e) carry out security vetting investigations for the security clearance of persons who have or may have access to any sensitive or classified information; (f) make recommendations to the President of Botswana.

Botswana Police Service

The Botswana Police Service serves to protect life and property, prevent and detect crime, repress internal disturbances, maintain security and public tranquillity, apprehend offenders, bring offenders to justice, duly enforce all written laws with which it is directly charged and generally maintain peace. The Service comprises of three main departments – Operations, Crime Investigations, and Support Services, broken down into eight, six, and nine sub-Departments/Sections and Key Functions respectively.

Cameroon General Delegation for National Security

The General Delegation for National Security (GDNS) principally aims at ensuring respect and protection of institutions, public freedom, people and properties. It ensures the smooth running of the judiciary police tasks and by so doing, it fights against whatever forms of national, international and transnational criminality. Given the rising trends in cybercriminality, the GDNS stands at the warfront in fighting against this scourge at the national level and it provides due support at the international level through BCN-Interpol. Nationwide, the GDNS initiates investigations pertaining to cybercriminality in collaboration with other national bodies such as the National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies. It has set up a brigade and continuously trains its staff in cybercriminality and cybersecurity.

CISSA - AU's Committee of Intelligence & Security Services of Africa

The Committee of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa (CISSA) was established on 26th August, 2004, in Abuja, Nigeria by Heads of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa to assist the AU and all its institutions to effectively address the seemingly intractable security challenges confronting Africa. It was also conceived as mechanism of dialogue, study, analysis, consulting, concerting, and adopting common strategies towards common security challenges among Intelligence and Security Organisations of Africa. Membership of CISSA is open to all Intelligence and Security Services of each African country. The CISSA secretariat is headed by the Executive Secretary, who is a senior official from a Member Service and assisted by other members of staff.

www.cissaau.org

Communications Authority of Kenya

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the communications sector in Kenya. Established in 1999 by the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998, the Authority is responsible for facilitating the development of the information and communications sectors including broadcasting, cybersecurity, multimedia, telecommunications, electronic commerce, postal and courier services. Responsibilities include licensing, managing the country’s frequency spectrum, national cyber security, e-commerce development, approving and accepting communications equipment, protecting consumer rights, managing competition within the sector, regulating retail and wholesale tariffs, managing the universal access fund, and monitoring the activities of licensees.

www.ke-cirt.go.ke

Congo Republic Armed Forces

The Central Directorate of Military Intelligence is a technical body within the Ministry of Defense, which assists the Chief of the General Staff of the Congolese Armed Forces in the field of research, exploitation, and broadcasting of military intelligence. As such, it is responsible, in particular, for: Planning, coordinating and conducting research and the exploitation of military intelligence within the country and in foreign countries on behalf of the high command; Carrying out prospective studies on real or potential threats against the republic of Congo; Instruct military intelligence personnel and develop training programs for armed forces reconnaissance units; Participate in operational planning; Inform the high authorities of the ministry on questions of military intelligence; and Express the training the training needs of intelligence personnel and insure the training of these personnel.

Congo Republic Navy Headquarters

The Navy of the Republic of Congo is the naval component of the Congolese armed forces. It ensures the defense mission along the maritime space, and continental waters. Since 2017, the Congolese Navy has been involved in the “State Action at Sea” project. State Action at Sea is a concept which goes far beyond the sole framework of the Ministry of National Defense by giving it an inter-ministerial scope. This includes advice and training actions for the reinforcement of security capabilities, organization of administrations and legislative provisions to meet the many issues and challenges specific to maritime domain and continental waters under sovereignty or jurisdiction. This project is carried out with a concern for sustainable development, shared goods and the safety of all users of the sea specific to the concept of the blue economy.

Cote d'Ivoire CNR

The National Intelligence Coordination (CNR) is a strategic body created by the Head of State to promote the sharing of intelligence. Inspired by the reforms in the USA after the attacks of September 11, 2001, the establishment of this body has enabled better interaction between the services and the sharing of information. The CNR coordinates the activity of the various intelligence services of the Cote d’Ivoire (Police, Gendarmerie, Army, Customs, Financial Units and related services), and is the guarantor of all the technical tools relating to security management. Based on the assessment of the main endogenous and exogenous threats, it draws up an orientation document (National Intelligence Orientation Plan) and oversees its implementation. It programs the training needs of intelligence personnel as well as their equipment in technical materials. Finally, it establishes cooperative relations with the intelligence services of friendly countries (signing of memorandum).

Cote d'Ivoire President's Office

www.presidence.ci

Djibouti Embassy in Ethiopia

The Defense attaché serves the Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti, in Ethiopia, in charge of bilateral and multilateral defense relations of the Republic of Djibouti, also serving as a member of the staff committee of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union.

Djibouti National Gendarmerie

The National Gendarmerie of Djibouti was created on June 6, 1977, subordinated to the Ministry of Defense. It was placed under the authority of the Director General. In 1978, the Gendarmerie became part of the “l’AND” commanded by a Chief of Corps. The position of Director disappeared and came under the supervision of the CEMG. On July 13, 1998, after 20 years of military supervision, the Gendarmerie became independent and a full-fledged force within the Ministry of National Defense in the same way as the “FAD” Commanded by a Chief of Staff (C.E.M.G.N). It has its own operating budget, separate from that of the Armed Forces. Thus, the mission is of the Gendarmerie Nationale, a police force with military status, is to ensure public security, ensure the maintenance of law and order, and the execution of laws, fight against terrorism (GIGN), illegal immigration and human trafficking.

East African Community (EAC)

The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of 7 Partner States: The Republic of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of South Sudan, the Republic of Uganda, and the United Republic of Tanzania, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. The EAC is home to an estimated 283.7 million citizens, of which over 30% is urban population. The work of the EAC is guided by its Treaty which established the Community. As one of the fastest growing regional economic blocs in the world, the EAC is widening and deepening co-operation among the Partner States in various key spheres for their mutual benefit. These spheres include political, economic and social. At the moment, the regional integration process is in full swing as reflected by the encouraging progress of the East African Customs Union, the establishment of the Common Market in 2010 and the implementation of the East African Monetary Union Protocol.

www.eachq.org

Egyptian Embassy in Kenya

A Defence Attaché (DA) is a member of the Armed Forces who serves in an embassy as a representative of his country’s Defence establishment abroad. The DA system centers on the bilateral relationship between military establishments. The Defence Attaché System is an arm of the Defence Intelligence Agency tasked with representing THE COUNTRY in Defence and military related matters with foreign governments around the world.

Egyptian General Intelligence Service (GIS)

The General Intelligence Service (GIS), often referred to as the Mukhabarat, is an Egyptian intelligence agency responsible for providing national security intelligence, both domestically and transnationally, with a counter-terrorism focus. The GIS is part of the Egyptian intelligence community, together with the Office of Military Intelligence Services and Reconnaissance, and National Security Agency.

Egyptian Ministry of Interior

The General Administration of Information Technology is one of the departments affiliated to the Communications & Information Technology Systems sector at the Ministry of Interior, which is specialised in establishing an integrated information system for the Ministry that relies on modern technology that leads to raising the level of performance of all the Ministry’s departments and cooperates in supporting the decision-making process by creating an information system that suits the needs of each of the Ministry’s agencies. The Administration’s work is carried out through multiple axes represented in controlling and combatting cybercrime in all its forms and patterns, providing technical assistance and physical evidence to control Internet crimes for the quality police forces, preparing technical and legal research in the field of computer crimes with the competent agencies of the Ministry of Interior, developing a plan to secure and protect information systems and networks for the Ministry of the Interior.

Ethiopia National Intelligence & Security Service (NISS)

The National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) of Ethiopia is a security institution established to protect Ethiopia's national security interests from internal and external threats. The institution works with various partner countries in anti-terror operations, cross-border crimes, cyber security and other security threats and information exchange areas. Our service not only works to protect the country’s interest and security but also works to help others to be safe.

Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF)

The Ethiopian army's origins and military traditions date back to the earliest history of Ethiopia. Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) has the responsibility to defend effectively the country and the constitutional order from outside invaders, terrorists and internal anti-peace forces. To achieve its responsibility, ENDF has organized Defence Intelligence Main Department (DIMD) as a department with the responsibilities of collecting information to fill intelligence requirements on actual/potential security threats on Ethiopian national interests. DIMD is an inter-service department, which has a broad range of responsibilities including: the control of all matters relating to the gathering, reporting and exploitation of intelligence about potential as well as actual enemies’ existing political, socio-economic and military situations as well as activities and intentions. DIMD has been authorized to conduct intelligence gathering operations on the identified threats to the country’s national security objectives.

Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is the principal organ of state responsible administratively and executively for the initiation, formulation, co-ordination and management of Ghana’s Foreign Policy. It comprises the Headquarters, fifty Diplomatic and Five Consulate Generals/Consular Missions, as well as three Subvented Organizations, viz, The Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), the National African Peer Review Mechanism Governing Council (NAPRM-GC) and the All African Students Union (AASU). The Research Department in particular is a component of the National Security Architecture of Ghana, primarily mandated to provide external intelligence, and is also a member of the Committee of Intelligence and Security Services (CISSA).

www.mfa.gov.gh

Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)

The Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000 (Act 2000) brought a fresh and decisive perspective to the fight against corruption in the form of a holistic approach encompassing enforcement, prevention, and educational measures. The Act brings under its purview all Nigerians, in the private and public sectors, and even those public officers with the constitutional immunity. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) was inaugurated on September 29th, 2000 by the Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR. The Commission is at the hub of Nigeria ‘s fight against corruption. In the order set out at section 6 of the Act 2000, the first duty of the Commission is to receive complaints, investigate and prosecute offenders. Other duties reviewing and modifying the systems and procedures of public bodies as well as education of the public and fostering their support in combating corruption.

www.icpc.gov.ng

INTERPOL - Office of the Special Representative of INTERPOL to the African Union

INTERPOL, the International Criminal Police Organization, is an inter-governmental organization with 195 member countries, helping to police in all of them, to work together and make the world a safer place. The organisation enables member countries to share and access data on crimes and criminals, whilst offering a range of technical and operational support. Run by the Secretary General, it is staffed by both police and civilians and comprises a headquarters in Lyon, a global complex for innovation in Singapore, and several satellite offices in different regions. In each member country, an INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) provides the central point of contact for the General Secretariat and other NCBs and is run by national police officials.

Located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Office of the Special Representative of INTERPOL to the African Union (SRIAU) was opened in May 2016. The aim of the office is to: Increase INTERPOL’s visibility to the African Union institutions, agencies, and governing bodies involved in activities related to law enforcement; to Promote law enforcement collaboration with the African Union Commission and develop creative synergies to avoid duplication; and to Act as a Partner in the African Union and other stakeholder initiatives regarding the law enforcement arena on the African Continent.

INTERPOL Regional Bureau for West Africa

The INTERPOL Regional Bureau for West Africa, acts as a gateway in fostering international police cooperation for countries across the sub-region, it also helps coordinate regional activities such as meetings, training, operations etc. The Regional Bureau provides connectivity to the INTERPOL system known as the I-24/7 and other INTERPOL Policing Capabilities provided by the General Secretariat in Lyon.

www.interpol.int

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)

The Ministry of Defence is comprised of the Kenya Army, the Kenya Air Force, the Kenya Navy, the Defence Forces Constabulary and the Civilian Staff. Our mission is to defend and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic, assist and cooperate with other authorities in situations of emergency or disaster and restore peace in any part of Kenya affected by unrest or instability as assigned. The Ministry of Defence is committed to defending the people of the Republic of Kenya and their property against external aggression and also provides support to the Civil Authority. This service Charter is a commitment by the Ministry of Defence to render efficient and effective services to the citizenry and the stakeholders.

www.mod.go.ke

Madagascar Central Intelligence Service (CIS)

The Central Intelligence Service (CIS) is an organization attached to the Presidency of the Republic of Madagascar created in 2003. Being an intelligence service, the CIS's mission is to collect, research and exploit all information and documentation likely to inform the President of the Republic for the purpose of better basing his decisions for the safeguard of the higher interests of the Nation. Additionally, the CIS also makes a point of honour on the prevention of terrorist threats as well as transnational organized crime. With this in mind, the Service has been collaborating for several years with foreign partners such as SADC, CISSA and UN systems working in the field of terrorism.

Namibia Office of the President

Namibian Police Force

The Namibian Police Force’s mission is to deliver quality law enforcement services to the public. The Force’s values are to uphold and maintain, with the firm commitment, to deliver quality services, uphold the principles of the rule of, national commitment and unwavering patriotism, to respect the supreme law of the Republic of Namibia, and to be accountable to the Nation and the Community we are serving.

Nigerian Navy

The Nigerian Navy is structured into a Naval Headquarters made up of the Office of the CNS and 8 staff branches each administered by a Branch Chief of flag rank. These branches are Policy and Plans, Training and Operations, Naval Engineering, Logistics, Account & Budget, Naval Safety and Standards, Administration, and Office of the Navy Secretary. There are offices that report directly to the CNS, these include Nigerian Navy Transformation Office (NNTO), Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate (PIMED) and Nigerian Navy Holdings. There are 5 commands headed by Flag Officers Commanding (FOCs) and 5 autonomous units. The commands are made up of 3 operational commands namely: Western, Eastern and Central Naval Commands (WNC, ENC and CNC) which are responsible for the protection and policing of the nation’s maritime environment; a Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) and a Logistics Command (LOG COMD).

www.navy.mil.ng

Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB)

Rwanda Investigation Bureau is a Professional Investigative Institution that upholds Rule of Law and Human Rights towards a Crime-free Nation. The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) is a specialized organ established by the law Nº12/2017 of 07/04/2017 and responsible for performing career investigative functions, and partners with other law enforcement agencies in ensuring law and order. Rwanda Investigation Bureau’s mission is to prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to current and emerging crime threats through the use of modern technology and building partnership in order to uphold the rule of law.

www.rib.gov.rw

South Africa State Security Agency (SSA)

The purpose of National Communications (NC) Branch is to gather, process, evaluate and analyse foreign communication and non-communication signals to produce Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) products in support of approved SSA operations and intelligence community. It also provides lawful intercepts to Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in support of their fight against crime and the protection of national security. NC also has a counter-intelligence mandate to provide information assurance, Information Communication Technology (ICT) security solutions and services in order to protect confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital assets of Organs of State (OoS) and National Critical Information Infrastructures (NCIIs). NC has to lead the implementation of the National Cybersecurity Policy Framework (NCPF) plan on behalf of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster which focuses on ensuring that the people of South Africa feel safe to live, work, play, study, transact and do business on cyberspace.

www.ssa.gov.za

Sudan General Intelligence Service (GIS)

The General Intelligence Service (GIS) or Directorate of General Intelligence Service is the intelligence service of the federal government of Sudan, created in July 2019 from the former National Intelligence and Security Service (Arabic:, Jihaaz Al Amn Wal Mukhaabaraat Al Watani, NISS) by the Council. The GIS work and cooperate with all in full transparency in the field of combating of terrorism, human trafficking and money laundry at the bilateral or collective level to the greatest possible extent. Furthermore the GIS assist in realizing peace and security across Sudan and Africa.

Tanzania President's Office

Situated with the President's Office of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Department of Politics & Defense is under the Directorate of External Operation. The main task of the Department is to oversee all operations regarding Political issues of different countries in the world. Likewise in Defense. The Department oversees all issues regarding the military worldwide, from an intelligence perspective. Categorically, priorities are set for countries which are closer to Tanzania and their strategic importance.

Tunisia Ministry of the Interior

The General Directorate of Technical Services is one of the structures of the General Directorate of National Security. It is the flagship structure of the Ministry of Interior specialized in the fight against cyber-terrorism and offenses related to information systems. Within the framework of its missions, the DGST acts on several axes: the "preventive mission" to reveal any form of threat against the critical infrastructures; the "reactive mission" through the collection of evidence and digital investigation on media related to the crime; and "the analytical mission" carried out through studies carried out after the occurrence of offences related to information systems, and by conducting in-depth analysis.

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) was established by the Uganda Communications Act No 1 of 2013, which consolidated and harmonized the Uganda Communications Act of 1997 and the Electronic Media Act of 1996. UCC is thus a converged regulator for the telecommunications, data communications, broadcasting, postal communications, radio communication and infrastructure. It is also tasked with the responsibility of licensing operations of cinematograph theatres and video libraries in Uganda. UCC is mandated to develop a modern communication sector in Uganda. In implementing its mandate, UCC seeks to achieve the following: Enhance national coverage of communication services; Create an enabling environment for modern and innovative communication services in Uganda; Create an enabling environment for competitively priced, quality communication services provided across the country; and Safeguard the critical communications infrastructure and assets, consumers, and the public from the different forms of communications related harm.

www.ucc.co.ug

Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF)

UPDF is a nonpartisan force, national in character, patriotic, professional, disciplined, productive and subordinate to the civilian authority as established under the constitution. The UPDF’s interest is to protect Uganda and Africa at large. Providing a safe and secure environment in which all Ugandan citizens can live and prosper. Its functions include: To preserve and defend the sovereignty and interior integrity of Uganda; To co-operate with civilian authority in emergency situations in cases of natural disasters; To foster harmony and understanding between the defence forces and civilians; and To engage in productive activities for the development of Uganda.

Uganda President's Office

The President's Office of the Republic of Uganda is a formal Public Institution that encompasses the Presidency and the Ministries of Economic Monitoring, Policy & Planning, and Security.

UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)

The MINUSCA U2 Branch overseas all aspects of intelligence operations within CAR and is nested within Force Headquarters. U2 is comprised of staff officers from over ten countries. The U2 Branch overseas the intelligence operations across CAR by using a variety of methods. Intelligence methods include Open Source (OSINT), human intelligence (HUMINT) and Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) provided by the UAS Cell. In addition, the U2 Branch fuses its intelligence sources into all-source products to provide a comprehensive intelligence picture of CAR. The U2 Branch works with the other staff functions to ensure intelligence is shared within MINUSCA for increased situational awareness. The U2 briefs real-time intelligence to enhance current operations in addition to providing long-term strategic intelligence.

The MINUSCA UAS Cell overseas all aspects of UAS operations within CAR and is nested within the U2. UAS is comprised of staff officers from the US, Morocco, Bangladesh, Portugal, and Brazil. The UAS Cell overseas the operations of the Israeli Orbiter 3 and Orbiter 2 UAS across CAR. In addition, the UAS Cell trains MINUSCA Military Observers (MILOBS) on the production of quadcopter imagery and intelligence reports. Also, the UAS Cell utilizes commercial satellite imagery to create products covering areas of CAR inaccessible by either the Orbiters or quadcopters. The Imagery section produces enhanced products for both real-time intelligence value and long-term trend analysis. Ultimately, the U2 and UAS Cell provides intelligence and imagery products to the Force to uphold the MINUSCA mandate of the protection of civilians.

minusca.unmissions.org

Zambia Information & Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA)

The Zambia Information & Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) is a statutory body established to regulate the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. The Authority is also responsible for the regulation of Postal & Courier Services sector as well as providing oversight on Cyber Security in the country. Through digital transformation, ICTs have emerged as an enabler of sustainable social and economic development across all sectors of the economy. Consequently, the Authority collaborates with various public agencies, private entities and not for profit establishments to enhance the adoption of ICTs in various segments of the economy.

www.zicta.zm

Zambia Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence of Zambia is headed by the Minister of Defence and oversees the Zambia Defence Force comprising Zambia Army, Zambia Air Force and Zambia National Service. The responsibility for National Defence rests with the Cabinet. This is discharged through the Ministry of Defence, which provides the policy framework and wherewithal to the Armed Forces to discharge their responsibilities in the sole context of the overall Defence of the Country as whole. The Ministry of Defence of Zambia is headed by the Minister Mr. Ambrose Lwiji LUFUMA M.P.

Zambia Police Service

The Zambia Police Service is one of the departments under the Ministry of Home Affairs whose main responsibility is to enforce the law against all forms of crime and disorder, in order to maintain peace and order throughout Zambia. The operational functionaries of the institution are known as divisions located in each of the ten provinces of the country and seven Special Support Groups with Special Forces. The divisions are segmented into police districts, police stations and police posts. In terms of strength, the organisation staffing level is over 22,000 personnel of different specialities.

One of five directorates, the technical directorate is responsible for handling matters related to information and communication technology ICT and mechanical engineering. The ICT unit manages all information technology infrastructures within Zambia police which includes a local area network linking the ten provinces of Zambia through fibre transmission links. Besides managing of IT infrastructure, the unit is also charged with responsibilities of managing all radio communication networks ranging from HF, VHF,UHF/LTE. The unit was very instrumental in the implementation of the National public security system which was recently launched this year.

www.zambiapolice.gov.zm

Zambia Security Intelligence Service

Zambia Security Intelligence Service was established by Zambia Security Intelligence Service Act of 1973 which was later repealed in 1998. The functions of the institution include: to collect, correlate and evaluate intelligence relevant to the security or interests of the Republic; to disseminate such intelligence to Government institutions in such manner as the President may direct; to advise Government, public bodies or institutions, and statutory bodies or corporations on the protection of vital installations and classified documents; to vet all persons who may have access to classified information; and to co-ordinate and supervise the activities of any Ministry or department of Government, the armed forces and police force in so far as such activities relate to security intelligence, and to act as a channel for the dissemination of the intelligence obtained from such activities.

Zimbabwe Republic Police

Forensic Science Directorate: the criminal forensics within the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is still in its infancy stages, established and launched in August 2020 from the Civilian scientists who now report at the Ministry of Home Affairs. It was structured benchmarking similar setup in FBI (U.S., established 1910), UK, SAPS, Canadian Mounted Police, Australia, and Europe (especially databases). Currently, police scientists are majoring in the 3 areas of forensic science that is crime scene management, laboratory analysis, and court attending as expert witnesses. The laboratory currently concentrates on material resources and capacity building of its scientists, and has highly trained, internationally accredited police forensic scientists. The experts were trained and are furthering their studies up to PHD in the UK, Russia, India, South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe University to mention but a few. ZRP Crime Lab Units have the following departments: Physical Science Unit [Chemistry, Engineering]; Toxicology; Biology (Anthropology, Entomology etc.); Question Document Examination; and Ballistics (Firearms, Explosives].