Infrastructure Vandalism and Protection in a Vulnerable Zimbabwean Environment: Review of the Structural Materialism Theory

Many institutions are facing or have faced challenges related to vandalism of equipment and property in Zimbabwe. This criminal phenomenon is not only restricted peculiar this country but experienced other regions the world, however with variations. The purpose study explore unpack various dimensions infrastructure by gazing at Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) a power utility level has been increasing unabated resulting multitude undesirable effects on economy as whole. A plethora stimulants seen be triggering sustaining theft which targets copper conductors, windings, oils poles majority cases. adopted mixed method approach due its technical advantage converging merging qualitative quantitative data order provide comprehensive results produce new knowledge claims. methodological framework was guided structural materialism theory an off shot critical criminology perspective. Thus, found out that representative broader dysfunctional socioeconomic system riddled poverty, unemployment absence mores values within communities. Consequently, levels spiraled unprecedented levels. concludes government failing sufficiently address macro-economic fundamentals way discouraging citizens from engaging crime criminality while traditional leaders being respected yet they significant role can play promoting stability serenity In view these conclusions recommends all stakeholders contribute towards protection migrate digitalize such well promulgation appropriate pieces legislation.