THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is still not in control of its social media account after its X account was hacked on Friday last week
Zacc’s X account was taken over by a person claiming to be an insider.
The hacker claimed that the commission was reluctant to arrest controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo over corrupt tender deals running into several millions of United States dollars.
The hacker is still in control of the account.
“It’s disappointing to inform you that he (Zacc chairperson Michael Reza) is not actively working on any case.
“We’re just loners waiting in line for a meagre ZiG salary. There’s no competence whatsoever; can’t even manage social media accounts. Kusvika mati zvakwana, you’re on your own,” the hacker posted on the Zacc X account.
Zacc spokesperson Thandiwe Mlobane yesterday said she had no new information on the hacked account.
However, analysts yesterday said the capture of Zacc’s X account lifted the lid on frustrations within the commission over unbridled corruption which it is failing to effectively deal with due to political interference.
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“So, yes, there will be those that are very disgruntled within the commission. I believe that's one of the disgruntled people, who took control of the Zacc X account,” social justice activist Ruben Mbofana said.
“They want to get the message out there and say, no, we are sick and tired of corruption in the country. We are sick and tired of corruption especially that is being protected and even fomented by those that are in power.”
Another analyst Rejoice Ngwenya said it was ironic that Zacc’s X account was hacked in the midst of controversy.
“I can see internal dissent and frustration at the incompetence of that organisation. True, any institution can be hacked, but the timing is suspicious,” Ngwenya said.
Analyst Effie Ncube said Zacc’s credibility has suffered a huge blow.
“The fact that its X account was hijacked only adds to the problems the institution is facing. It must be more robust and energetic than what it is now. Billions of dollars are lost to preventable graft which is clearly masterminded by organised crime syndicates,” he said.
Rashweat Mukundu said the incident exposed lack of IT security within State institutions.
“It’s a wake-up call to strengthen digital security and digital security is achieved by societal digital awareness and digital transparent policies,” Mukundu said.
“When State institutions are hacked it tells us of the threat that we all face in terms of digital security and data privacy.”
