NEW: Harare the citadel of corruption —  ZACC

Online Reporter

HARARE accounted for 70 percent of corruption cases reported last year, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has said.

The capital recorded 481 complaints out of 684 cases suspected corruption cases.

“Of the total number of complaints received, Harare recorded 481 cases, which is the highest figure.

“Compared to the year 2021, there was a 38 percent decrease from the complaints received than the previous year,” reads the report from ZACC.

The decrease was mainly attributed to “the vigorous prevention initiatives by the commission”.

The measures included compliance and systems review checks done in local authorities and public entities.

 

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