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ZIMBABWE has adopted a new five-year anti-corruption strategy targeting high-risk economic sectors, strengthening law enforcement and promoting digital transparency as Government seeks to improve institutional accountability, protect public resources and reinforce investor confidence.
The Second Republic, under President Mnangagwa maintains a zero-tolerance stance towards corruption, with the latest policy intervention expected to reinforce transparency, protect public resources and improve the country’s investment environment.
Cabinet has approved the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2 (2026-2030), setting out a coordinated framework for tackling corruption across Government institutions and society.
The development was announced by Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Zhemu Soda during a post-Cabinet briefing on Tuesday.
The strategy was presented to Cabinet by Finance Professor Mthuli Ncube in his capacity as chairman of the Cabinet Committee on National Development Planning.
The new framework comes at a time when Zimbabwe is pursuing economic transformation, increased domestic and foreign investment, infrastructure development and improved public service delivery, making institutional integrity critical to achieving national development targets.
In his post Cabinet briefing, D4 Soda said the strategy provides a coordinated, whole-of-Government and whole-of-society approach to addressing corruption and strengthening the country’s national integrity system.
“The National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2 (2026-2030) provides a coordinated, Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society framework to address corruption and strengthen Zimbabwe’s national integrity system,” he said.
The strategy is anchored on six pillars: legal reform, stronger institutions, effective enforcement, public engagement, targeted action in high-risk sectors and digitalisation.
These interventions are expected to address weaknesses that create opportunities for corruption while strengthening the capacity of institutions responsible for promoting accountability and enforcing the law.
Of particular economic significance is the focus on high-risk sectors, where corruption can undermine public procurement, infrastructure delivery, resource allocation and the efficient utilisation of public funds.
Strengthening oversight in these areas could help reduce leakages, improve value for money in Government expenditure and create a more predictable operating environment for businesses and investors.
Minister Soda said the strategy prioritises prevention alongside investigation and prosecution, signalling a broader approach that seeks to address corruption before public resources are lost.
It also introduces results-based monitoring, with implementation expected to be integrated into Government budgets and workplans.
This approach is intended to ensure that anti-corruption commitments are translated into measurable institutional targets rather than remaining policy declarations.
Development partners are also expected to support implementation, while maintaining national ownership of the programme.
The strategy is aligned with Zimbabwe’s national and international commitments and seeks to improve the effectiveness of laws, strengthen enforcement and increase citizen participation in promoting accountability.
Its intended outcomes include more accountable institutions, effective legislation and enforcement, reduced corruption risks, greater public participation and more transparent digital services.
Digitalisation is expected to play an important role by improving transparency in public administration, reducing opportunities for discretionary interference and strengthening accountability in service delivery.
The 2026-2030 strategy places the fight against corruption within the broader national economic development agenda, recognising that good governance and accountability are important foundations for sustainable growth.
