Online Reporter
Lovemore Kadzura
Mutare Bureau
TRANSPORT and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has implored departments, agencies and parastatals under his ministry to embrace good corporate governance to effectively fulfil their mandates.
Speaking at the 2025 oversight meeting for the ministry’s public entities corporate governance in Mutare, Minister Mhona said accountability was crucial to achieve set targets.
He stressed the importance of ethical behaviour, echoing the sentiments of President Mnangagwa and highlighted that national interest should always be prioritised.
It was essential, he said, to avoid underhand activities that could hinder progress in infrastructure development.
“Our duty is to implement what is expected of us under Section 33 (4) of the Public Entities and Corporate Governance Act, ensuring stability and sustainability through accountability,” he said.
The ministry was enhancing the image and capabilities of public entities, ensuring compliance with corporate governance principles. This was vital for delivering statutory mandates and efficient service to the public.
He commended the Government’s recognition of corporate governance’s importance, citing significant milestones in transport management, including the Trabablas Interchange and the approval of the Road Accident Fund Principles by Cabinet.
Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Advocate Misheck Mugadza praised the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development for its efforts in improving the road and transport network in the province.
He mentioned key projects like the Chipinge-Mt Selinda Road and Birchenough Bridge-Murambinda as examples of modernisation under the Second Republic.
“The realisation of improved economic growth lies in an efficient and robust transport system,” he said, urging the ministry to expedite ongoing projects.
