The Zimbabwean government is implementing new measures to prevent defaulting contractors from securing public tenders, a significant administrative shift aimed at enhancing accountability and efficiency in public procurement. Announced last week, the new policy mandates that all ministries, departments, and government agencies (MDAs) must consult the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ)’s blacklist before awarding any public contract.
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi informed the National Assembly that this change is part of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Amendment Bill, 2025. The core principle behind the reform is to ensure that companies failing to deliver on existing government work are not granted new contracts within the system.
Key Players Involved
- Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi: Announced the new measures and spearheaded the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Amendment Bill, 2025.
- Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ): Will maintain and manage the blacklist of defaulting contractors that MDAs must consult.
- Zimbabwean Government: Initiating the reform to strengthen public procurement processes and ensure value for money.
Event Timeline
- Last Week (Early November 2026): New measures announced by the government.
- November 9, 2026: Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi addressed the National Assembly regarding the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Amendment Bill, 2025, which includes these changes.
- Ongoing: The Bill is now set to move to the Senate for further consideration and debate before becoming law.
