The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) has achieved approximately a 75% case clearance rate in the three quarters of 2025 surpassing national targets.
Addressing prosecutors, directors and senior officials at the National Prosecution Authority of Zimbabwe 2026 Strategic Plan Review Workshop held in Bulawayo on Monday, Prosecutor-General Loyce Matanda-Moyo attributed the achievement to a no-postponement policy, improved case management and investment in training and supervision.
The workshop was convened to review the authority’s progress under the National Development Strategy 1 and to lay the groundwork for the 2026-30 Strategic Plan.
The strategic plan is aimed at strengthening access to justice, curbing corruption and ensuring timely case resolution.
“We declared war on case backlog and inefficiency, and we are winning,” Matanda-Moyo said.
She called on NPAZ staff to continue working towards an 80-90% backlog reduction by 2026.
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Matanda-Moyo also revealed that the authority had secured 17 convictions in high-profile corruption cases, including the landmark Hurungwe Rural District Council case, where officials received some of the toughest sentences in Zimbabwe’s history.
She said the authority’s collaboration with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and the ZRP had strengthened investigations and reduced delays in prosecuting complex cases.
Matanda-Moyo said significant progress was made in digital transformation, adding that 70% of NPAZ’s operations were migrated to the Integrated Electronic Case Management System.
She said 550 laptops were distributed to prosecutors, adding that the authority enjoyed improved internet connectivity which enhances efficiency and data management.
According to the Prosecutor-General, more than 57 housing stands have been secured for prosecutors, while a comprehensive job evaluation exercise is underway to ensure fair remuneration and career advancement.
“Our people are our most critical asset. We are building an institution where excellence, integrity and dedication are recognised and rewarded,” she said.
Meanwhile, Matanda-Moyo called for a renewed commitment to integrity, professionalism and innovation in the country's justice delivery system.
She praised the dedication of prosecutors across the country, noting that their hard work had significantly improved the authority’s performance.
Matanda-Moyo called on prosecutors to take ownership of the new strategic plan and to uphold the highest ethical standards.
She said public trust in the justice system depended on its conduct.
“We must lead by example and show Zimbabwe that justice is alive and well,” she said.