The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) has declared the electronic government procurement (eGP) system mandatory for all public entities, marking a decisive shift toward full digitalisation of Zimbabwe’s procurement processes.
Praz chief executive officer Clever Ruswa made the announcement during a two-day eGP training workshop in Bulawayo, held in partnership with the African Development Bank.
Ruswa said the rollout of the eGP system reflects government’s firm commitment to transparency, efficiency and inclusivity in public procurement.
“As mandated by the authorities, all public entities must adopt the eGP system when procuring. This directive is not merely a guideline; it is an unequivocal commitment that we must uphold at all costs,” he said.
He added that the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has reinforced the directive through a circular stating that it will not process payments for procurements conducted outside the eGP platform.
The eGP system provides a unified online platform designed to improve openness and accessibility, allowing suppliers and public entities to manage procurement processes electronically.
It facilitates procuring entity registration, supplier e-registration, bid submission and evaluation, while strengthening oversight and compliance.
Ruswa said Praz will roll out sector-specific training programmes to capacitate micro, small and medium enterprises and other stakeholders to effectively utilise the system.
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“This is about equipping our stakeholders—not just the regular users but everyone involved in the public procurement process—with the knowledge to excel,” he said.
He noted that the authority will prioritise improving understanding of procurement regulations, enhancing bid quality, and promoting ethical practices across the procurement value chain.
The mandatory adoption of eGP is expected to curb irregularities, improve accountability and accelerate service delivery, positioning public procurement as a key driver of economic efficiency and investor confidence.
