Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairperson Michael Reza has dismissed allegations that the anti-graft body targets individuals for political reasons or operates on behalf of powerful interests. Speaking in Harare, Reza said reports that ZACC officers were “for hire” or that arrest warrants were being circulated to businessmen
The fight against corruption in local authorities has been stepped up with the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works partnering the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to form a special taskforce targeting graft and maladministration in councils. The initiative comes amid mounting concerns that corruption and
Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) has called on authorities to urgently adopt whistleblower protection laws, warning that corruption continues to strip citizens of their basic dignity by denying them access to essential services and justice. Speaking during a breakfast meeting held in Harare, TIZ programmes officer Fadzai
By Takudzwa Tondoya The Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission (ZICC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, ethic and constitutional accountability during a symbolic Integrity Pledge Signing Ceremony held in Harare today. Describing the event as a transformative moment for the institution, ZICC Chairperson Webster Chinamano said the pledge
By Judith Nyuke A Director at Whitecard Tobacco Company (Pvt) Limited appeared in court, accused of attempting to bribe a Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) Inspectorate Manager with US$2,000 to facilitate the release of a truckload of compressed lamina tobacco, which was intercepted last week while
By Elishamai A Ziumbwa The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested an official from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and a suspected accomplice in connection with allegations of fraud and extortion involving a Bulawayo businessman. In a statement, ZACC spokesperson Simiso Mlevu confirmed the arrest of Tonderayi
By Elishamai A. Ziumbwa A Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) official and four customs clearing agents have been arrested in connection with a high-level smuggling syndicate accused of defrauding the state of an unspecified amount of revenue. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) confirmed the arrests stating the suspects
By Takudzwa Tondoya The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a strong warning to individuals and organizations masquerading as legitimate anti-corruption entities cautioning that legal action will be taken against those falsely claiming affiliation with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) or the police force. In a
By Takudzwa Tondoya A Mutasa Magistrate Court prosecutor and two police officers have been arrested for allegedly demanding bribes to release an impounded truck and influence the outcome of a criminal case. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) confirmed the arrest of Prosecutor Shephard Chavarika, Constable Liberty Tivafukidze,
A man claiming to be a police and anti-corruption official has been arrested in Zimbabwe after allegedly attempting to extort thousands of dollars from a local housing trust executive, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) said in a joint statement. Edmond Nzombe,
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