By Admore Mbonda in Kariba
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), the lead institution in the fight against corruption in Zimbabwe, recently held a stakeholder workshop in Kariba to review the country’s progress in combatting corruption in relation to the SADC protocols.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has taken significant steps in this fight with the development of a Regional Anti-Corruption Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.
In her remarks at the workshop, Sifikile Moyo, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at ZACC, emphasized the importance of collaboration in combating corruption.
“The workshop brings together focal persons from various institutions within the anti-corruption value chain, reflecting a collective commitment to fight corruption and strengthen governance in our region,” she said.
The framework, approved by the Ministerial Committee of the Organ Meeting in July 2022, serves as a vital mechanism to monitor and track the progress of member states in addressing corruption.
“We are pleased with the progress Zimbabwe has made in combating corruption,” Ms Moyo noted.
“The development of this framework is a significant milestone, and we look forward to seeing its implementation.”
Moyo highlighted that the framework would provide valuable insights into the strides made by SADC countries in tackling corruption.
“The reports will reflect progress in the implementation of the SADC Protocol against Corruption, reinforcing our collective efforts to meet its objectives,” she added.
The workshop saw participation from representatives of various institutions, including the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, the Public Service Commission, and ZACC.
Moyo stressed the need for the SADC region to work together to address the challenges posed by corruption.
“Corruption is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach,” she explained.
“We need to work together, share our experiences, and learn from each other to effectively combat corruption.”
The development of the Regional Anti-Corruption Monitoring and Evaluation Framework marks a significant step forward in the fight against corruption in the SADC region.
As Moyo concluded, “By working together, we can develop effective strategies to prevent and combat corruption, and promote transparency and accountability in our region.”
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