As government is busy initiating measures to increase revenue inflows and get the economy back on its feet, Harare Central Hospital chief executive officer Peggy Zvavamwe goes on to purchase an $88 000 vehicle displaying the highest order of defiance and contempous abuse of taxpayers’ money.
By Morgan Ngomwa,Our Reader
The issues of corruption and misplaced priorities have undeniably become one of the most painful subjects to follow as the illegalities and common good tussle, while the general populace awaits decisive action on the perpetrators of the cancerous economic malpractice.
Certainly where are the authorities when greedy and unfeeling heads of the nation’s strategic institutions line their pockets against calls to front service delivery ahead of lavish lifestyles?
The civil service is currently nursing the injuries incurred after the re-introduction of pension contributions while a health levy is rumoured to be on the cards. To then imagine such individuals will be the ones managing the contributions is disheartening and energy-sapping.
For once let’s have heads rolling and balance efforts towards getting the economy working again. Instances such as the one involving the Harare Central Hospital CEO have of late been rampant with the culprits walking scot-free from prosecution. If need be, let us have economic laws realigned first coupled with a comprehensive and consistent service charter or code of conduct clearly stipulating adjusted benefits in tandem with prevailing economic conditions.
Instances where revelations of this nature are made only to result in the matter being abandoned should be a thing of the past.
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This development is evidence enough that the heads of various institutions are still demanding and enjoying obscene benefits. The Public Service Commission should also redirect its lances to these and alike government arms and ensure everything is in place for the effective take-off of ZimAsset and justification of the taxpayers’ money.
Zvavamwe should just reimburse the funds to Harare Central Hospital on her way to prison or retirement village.
Zimbabwe ought to be left with level-headed institution leaders who are whole-heartedly committed to the revival of the economy.
Harare Central Hospital remains one of the institutions that require immediate attention as far as service delivery is concerned. It is a critical component that defines Zimbabwe and should be protected from selfish and thoughtless individuals such as Zvavamwe.
It is high time we set our priorities right as Zimbabweans and this is achievable by enforcing compliance from every corner that shapes Zimbabwe. Corruption and obscene benefits continue to dog development in Zimbabwe, making it a mammoth task to achieve set goals and, above all, attract foreign direct investment.
The onus, however, lies with government to make sure it gets the right people for the strategic jobs to keep the trust of the taxpayers.
If the taxpayers’ money is put to good use, reflected by tangible benefits to the satisfaction of their needs, then Zimbabwe will be a better place for everyone.
