Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has officially approved a comprehensive five-year National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS 2) for the period 2026-2030, marking a significant step towards bolstering accountability and combating graft across public institutions. The announcement was made by Information Minister Zhemu Soda during a post-Cabinet press briefing.
The strategy is designed to provide a coordinated, ‘Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society’ framework, aiming to strengthen the country’s national integrity system. It is anchored on six key pillars: legal reform, stronger institutions, effective enforcement, public engagement, targeted action in high-risk sectors, and digitalisation. The government intends to improve existing laws and institutions, enhance mechanisms for investigating and prosecuting corruption-related offences, and place greater emphasis on prevention alongside traditional enforcement.
Digitalisation is expected to play a crucial role in improving transparency in public service delivery and reducing corruption risks associated with administrative processes. While the approval of this strategy is a positive development, its success will largely depend on effective implementation, the independence of enforcement institutions, and the unwavering commitment to hold all implicated parties accountable, regardless of their position.
Key Players Involved
- Zimbabwean Cabinet: Approved the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2 (2026-2030).
- Zhemu Soda: Information Minister, announced the approval during a post-Cabinet press briefing.
Event Timeline
- November 12, 2026: Zimbabwe’s Cabinet approves the new National Anti-Corruption Strategy.
- November 13, 2026: Information Minister Zhemu Soda publicly announces the approval.
