Public Procurement - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Public Procurement

State fires salvos at own companies’ opaque deals

Several countries in the region have introduced reforms aimed at improving transparency, reducing corruption risks and ensuring value for money in public spending.

By Mthandazo Nyoni 3h ago

State fires salvos at own companies’ opaque deals

Sugar tax-fund cancer equipment welcome, but transparency needed

However, while the public can celebrate the progress being made, there remains a pressing need for greater transparency and accountability regarding the procurement process.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jun. 5, 2026

Sugar tax-fund cancer equipment welcome, but transparency needed

Debarment in public procurement

As procurement scholar Arrowsmith defines it, public procurement refers to the government’s activity of purchasing goods and services necessary to perform its functions.

By Adam Mavhiko May. 21, 2026

Principles of public procument in Zimbabwe

Closely linked to transparency is the principle of fairness, which mandates the equitable treatment of all bidders.

By Adam Mavhiko May. 14, 2026

Principles of public procument in Zimbabwe

Public procurement review critical for economic growth

In South Africa, for example, there are 80 different legal instruments and regulations, which govern state procurement that apply to the various branches of government, differently.

By Kevin Tutani Nov. 28, 2025

Public procurement review critical for economic growth

Political will needed to transform procurement landscape: Chiwenga

Meanwhile, APPN president Clever Ruswa has called on African nations to unite as a strategic force for economic emancipation.

By Nizbert Moyo Nov. 13, 2025

Political will needed to transform procurement landscape: Chiwenga

The murky fire sale begins

Zimbabwe is entering the realm of catfish, the fish that thrives in muddy waters, compared to the era of vultures that only circle over dying prey in broad daylight.

By Paidamoyo Muzulu Jun. 15, 2024