The government of Zimbabwe is working hard to ensure that it spends taxpayer money wisely. It has implemented new rules to prevent corruption and supplier overcharging.
Some government officials were dishonest in the past. They took bribes or wasted money. But President Mnangagwa has cracked down on this behavior. Many corrupt officials have been caught and punished.
However, there are still problems with how the government buys goods and services. Some suppliers charge very high prices. They may work together to keep prices high, even if they are not officially in a partnership.
The government is trying to fix this. The Finance Ministry now checks each contract to ensure a fair price and compares it to prices in other markets. The ministry that wants to buy something must also do this.
If suppliers keep overcharging, the government has options. It could start making things itself instead of buying from private companies. In the past, government departments built a lot of infrastructure. They could do this again if needed.
Partnerships between the government and private companies can be a good way to save money. But only if the companies are honest and efficient. If they are not, then they are just taking advantage of taxpayers.
The government will monitor this issue closely. It wants to ensure that public money is spent wisely. Zimbabweans work hard and pay their taxes. They deserve a government that uses their money wisely.
Some government officials were dishonest in the past. They took bribes or wasted money. But President Mnangagwa has cracked down on this behavior. Many corrupt officials have been caught and punished.
However, there are still problems with how the government buys goods and services. Some suppliers charge very high prices. They may work together to keep prices high, even if they are not officially in a partnership.
The government is trying to fix this. The Finance Ministry now checks each contract to ensure a fair price and compares it to prices in other markets. The ministry that wants to buy something must also do this.
If suppliers keep overcharging, the government has options. It could start making things itself instead of buying from private companies. In the past, government departments built a lot of infrastructure. They could do this again if needed.
Partnerships between the government and private companies can be a good way to save money. But only if the companies are honest and efficient. If they are not, then they are just taking advantage of taxpayers.
The government will monitor this issue closely. It wants to ensure that public money is spent wisely. Zimbabweans work hard and pay their taxes. They deserve a government that uses their money wisely.
