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ZACC to break drivers' licence corruption chain
29 Jan 2025 at 08:41hrs | Views
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched investigations into reports of corruption involving driving school instructors and Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) officers accused of issuing licences to unqualified drivers for bribes.
ZACC chairperson Michael Reza said such practices were not only illegal but also undermined road safety by allowing unfit drivers onto the roads.
"This occasion comes at a time when cases of corruption have been reported against driving school instructors who allegedly connive with some Vehicle Inspectorate Department officials to issue licences to incompetent drivers," Reza said.
He noted that drivers who fraudulently obtain licences disregard road safety, leading to increased road fatalities and hindering the country's goal of reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030.
Reza made these remarks at a ceremony in Harare where the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) signed a Corporate Integrity Pledge, committing to fighting corruption and promoting transparency.
The event, overseen by ZACC, was attended by TSCZ board members, including deputy chairperson Lizwe Bhunu and managing director Munesu Munodawafa.
"Today, we witness the inception of an enduring partnership between ZACC and TSCZ. This signing signifies a significant step towards fortifying mitigation against corruption risks," Reza said.
He described the integrity pledge as a social contract that reaffirmed a commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability.
"The fight against corruption is not just a matter of policy or law enforcement. It is a moral imperative that touches every aspect of our society," he said.
Reza urged the public to support road safety initiatives and report corrupt practices in the driving school sector.
ZACC's probe into the alleged collusion between driving school instructors and VID officials remains ongoing.
ZACC chairperson Michael Reza said such practices were not only illegal but also undermined road safety by allowing unfit drivers onto the roads.
"This occasion comes at a time when cases of corruption have been reported against driving school instructors who allegedly connive with some Vehicle Inspectorate Department officials to issue licences to incompetent drivers," Reza said.
He noted that drivers who fraudulently obtain licences disregard road safety, leading to increased road fatalities and hindering the country's goal of reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030.
Reza made these remarks at a ceremony in Harare where the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) signed a Corporate Integrity Pledge, committing to fighting corruption and promoting transparency.
"Today, we witness the inception of an enduring partnership between ZACC and TSCZ. This signing signifies a significant step towards fortifying mitigation against corruption risks," Reza said.
He described the integrity pledge as a social contract that reaffirmed a commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability.
"The fight against corruption is not just a matter of policy or law enforcement. It is a moral imperative that touches every aspect of our society," he said.
Reza urged the public to support road safety initiatives and report corrupt practices in the driving school sector.
ZACC's probe into the alleged collusion between driving school instructors and VID officials remains ongoing.
Source - The Herald