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Trust Freddy-Herald Correspondent
THE Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company has formalised its commitment to anti-corruption efforts, with its board and senior officials signing integrity pledges aimed at bolstering corporate transparency and accountability.
The signing ceremony, held in Harare on Wednesday, involved key ZCDC figures, including board chair Dr Onesimo Mazai Moyo and chief executive officer Dr Douglas Zimbango.
This exercise was supervised by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), represented by compliance and systems review officer Ms Memory Tagwireyi.
Integrity pledges function as individual commitments to act ethically and resist corruption, serving as a social contract for enhanced governance.
Speaking after signing the integrity pledges, Dr Zimbango said the pledges were crucial given the company’s vast financial scope and its role as a significant contributor to national revenue.
“We are a big company that deals with over US$100 million every year, so we want this done in a proper and value enhancing manner,” he said.
“This is just one way of us as management of the ZCDC to show our commitment to acting in a manner that promotes transparency and integrity within our operations.”
Dr Zimbango also detailed the revenue streams, which make strict ethical oversight a prerequisite.
“ZCDC is the largest diamond mining company in the country, contributing significantly to the growth of the sector,” he added.
On his part, Dr Moyo said the adoption of the pledges aligns the company with broader national development goals.
