The price we pay for turning a blind eye to corruption
Scoring a mere 21 out of 100 on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) and ranking 158th out of 180 countries, Zimbabwe remains among the world’s most corrupt nations.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
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Corruption perception worsens under Mnangagwa
According to the 2025 CPI Transparency International Zimbabwe report, Zimbabwe scored 22 out of 100, marking a decline in transparency and accountability.
By Gracious Daniel
Feb. 15, 2026
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Zacc in 4m-litre fuel theft crosshairs
Zacc commissioner Kindness Paradza said: “The commission is actively investigating the case involving over four million litres of fuel, and investigations are ongoing.
By Nqobani Ndlovu and Brent Shamu
Feb. 12, 2026
Graft rife in mining sector, new report shows
Chikumbu said mining contracts in Zimbabwe were largely not disclosed and, where they were made public, often contained secrecy clauses that restricted meaningful scrutiny.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Feb. 11, 2026
Zacc under spotlight over Nssa/CIO US$6,8m building scandal
THE Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) is at the centre of allegations surrounding a US$6,8 million building project.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 6, 2026
Uproar over nurse training intakes in Matabeleland
However, Ndiweni noted that after the introduction of decentralised recruitment, they stopped assisting, believing applicants could now access training institutions directly.
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 1, 2026
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Firm probed over US$6,8m CIO scandal
Access is already under probe in South Africa for money laundering activities,
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 1, 2026
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Harare prime land saga deepens
Harare mayor Jacob Mafume was questioned by Zacc investigators and released on the same day without any charges being laid against him.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 1, 2026
Beijing, Moscow, Washington: Is this a new scramble for Zim?
“Zimbabwe has extracted billions of dollars worth of minerals over the past two decades,” Tendai Moyo, senior economist at the University of Zimbabwe, said.
By Lovemore Nyawo
Jan. 30, 2026
