Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga addressed construction industry leaders at their annual congress in Masvingo yesterday. The official condemned corruption and tender manipulation as threats to national service delivery. He demanded ethical business practices from companies seeking government partnerships. Chiwenga warned that unethical behavior damages public confidence and undermines development efforts.
Zimbabwe currently ranks 158th out of 180 nations on Transparency International's corruption index. The country has struggled with procurement fraud across multiple sectors. Anti-corruption agencies have made arrests but secured few high-profile convictions. Political interference allegedly hinders the effectiveness of prosecution against prominent figures.
The construction sector plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and creating jobs. Chiwenga praised the industry's contribution to national development goals. The government promises policy reforms to improve business conditions. Officials plan to ease procurement procedures and expand credit access for smaller enterprises.
Zimbabwe currently ranks 158th out of 180 nations on Transparency International's corruption index. The country has struggled with procurement fraud across multiple sectors. Anti-corruption agencies have made arrests but secured few high-profile convictions. Political interference allegedly hinders the effectiveness of prosecution against prominent figures.
The construction sector plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and creating jobs. Chiwenga praised the industry's contribution to national development goals. The government promises policy reforms to improve business conditions. Officials plan to ease procurement procedures and expand credit access for smaller enterprises.
