The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has said it will open branches in Bulawayo and Mutare next month to facilitate investigation of corruption cases occurring in those areas.
Report by Silas Nkala Staff Reporter
Commissioner Lakayana Dube announced the development during belated commemorations to mark the World Anti-Corruption Day in Bulawayo yesterday.
“The Ministry of Finance, through Treasury and a donor, has since promised funds for the opening of branches in Bulawayo and Mutare and certainly in January we will have the offices here,” said Dube.
The event was organised by the Evangelical Fellowship in Zimbabwe, Christian Alliance and the Zimbabwe Council of Churches.
Speaking at the same event, Zacc commissioner Shepherd Gwasira, who heads the investigation and prosecution of corruption cases, said he would ensure that upright former police officers would be appointed to man the new offices.
“My duty is to see to it that those who are corrupt are arrested and prosecuted,” he said.
“If found guilty, they must be sent to jail.” Another commissioner, Godwin Shana, said Zacc was independent, but worked with the police and the Attorney-General’s Office.
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“We can investigate anyone and get them arrested. The only person we cannot investigate is the President,” Shana said.
