Online Reporter
Trust Freddy
Herald Correspondent
THE Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation has officially reinforced the nation’s push for ethical governance by formalising an Integrity Pledge with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission.
The commitment requires the state-owned mining investment body to uphold the highest ethical standards and incorporate anti-corruption controls within its operational framework.
The ZMDC, mandated to coordinate mining development projects on behalf of the Government, signed the pledge in the presence of ZACC acting manager Systems Review and Compliance Tinei Majada and Compliance and Systems review officer Ms Memory Tagwireyi.
Speaking during the signing ceremony held in Harare yesterday, ZMDC general manager, Mr Blessed Chitambira said integrity is the bedrock of the organisation.
“It is about doing what is right, even when no one is watching. By signing this pledge, we are not only affirming our personal commitment to ethical behaviour, but we are also setting a standard for our organisation.”
“As we move forward, let us remember that this pledge is not merely a formality. It is a call to action, urging us to embody the principles we hold dear-honesty, accountability, and respect. Each of us has a role to play in fostering a culture of integrity, and our actions must align with the values we profess.”
This pledge is a key part of ZACC’s ongoing initiative to instil a culture of transparency and ethical leadership across public and private sectors, with the total number of signed integrity pledges now exceeding 27 000.
ZMDC board chair Mr Peter Chimboza framed the pledge as a “call to action,” demanding that employees actively embody the core principles of honesty, accountability, and respect.
“By pledging our integrity, we affirm our dedication not only to personal ethics but also to the collective well-being of our organization and society as a whole.
“Together, we have an opportunity to be role models, inspiring others through our ethical leadership actions and decisions. This is more than a ceremony; it is a promise-a promise to ourselves and to one another that we will uphold the principles that define us.”
Integrity pledges function as individual commitments to act ethically and resist corruption, serving as a social contract for enhanced governance.
