Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is set to open a new office in Marondera as part of its decentralisation drive aimed at strengthening the fight against corruption at the grassroots level.
The announcement was made today by Zacc commissioner Chido Madiwa during the launch of the commission’s anti-corruption campaign against the illegal parcelling of communal and State land in Mahusekwa, Marondera district.
“This year, we are opening a new Zacc office right here in Marondera,” she said.
“We want to bring our services closer to the people and ensure that communities can report corruption more easily.
“Decentralisation is not just a goal, it is a strategy to fight corruption more effectively.”
The Marondera office will be one of several that Zacc plans to establish across the country, as the commission seeks to build localised capacity to tackle both petty and grand corruption.
In addition to the new office, Madiwa also announced a bold initiative to rank all 10 provinces in Zimbabwe based on levels of corruption, with the first report expected before the end of the year.
“By the end of 2025, Zacc will publish a corruption ranking of all provinces. This is meant to encourage transparency, accountability, and greater action at the provincial level,” she said.
“This ranking is not to embarrass anyone. It is to show the reality on the ground and push leadership at every level to take responsibility.
“When people know their province is being assessed, there’s motivation to act decisively.”
Meanwhile, Madiwa said land-related corruption remains a major concern, especially in rural and peri-urban areas, where illegal land allocations are rising.
“We will not tolerate the illegal parcelling of communal and state land,” she said.
“Land is a public resource, not a private enterprise.
“Those involved in these practices, whether officials or land barons, will be investigated and prosecuted.”
Madiwa urged community members to report corruption and said Zacc was committed to ensuring that justice reaches all corners of Zimbabwe.
“Corruption knows no boundaries, and neither should justice,” she said.
The anti-corruption campaign programme, which began yesterday in Seke District, is set to continue throughout the week.
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