Zimbabwe's opposition and civil society groups have expressed anger at a proposed law to monitor communications.

The bill proposes a monitoring centre, apparently with Chinese technology, that would eavesdrop on telephone, internet and other communications.

The government says the bill is similar to anti-terror laws elsewhere to protect people from organised crime.

Parliament began public hearings on the Interception of Communications Bill on Wednesday amid heated exchanges.

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