Opinion / Columnist
Zacc toothless
21 Apr 2022 at 06:42hrs | Views
CORRUPTION remains the single most successful institution in the country employing several thousands of people, particularly those in high offices and their hangers-on.
Media houses are doing a sterling job criticising government excesses, mostly corruption.
Interestingly, as corruption thrives, its architects feign philanthropic inclinations, sponsoring sporting events and funding several government-related activities, among other things.
The Government of Zimbabwe, as a bureaucratic institution, has workers who mostly survive on corruption, with syndicates which solicit bribes for services rendered, among them, the issuance of documents such as passports.
Those unwilling to play ball may discover, albeit belatedly, what a waste of time it is for one to seek to adhere to the straightforward way of doing business.
In the end, it's underhand deals or the brown envelope that carries the day.
Even the much-needed foreign direct investors are not immune.
Zimbabwe's Anti-Corruption Commission is another big yawn; it lacks the muscle to independently deal with the rot that is prevalent in the country.
Stiff penalties are the way to go for Zimbabwe.
All suspects must be investigated and if necessary prosecuted, irrespective of their social status.
Zacc chairperson Loice Matanda-Moyo has proved she has no guts to fight corruption. She has failed and should be relieved of her duties.
Zimbabwe must turn the corner and do things differently if the country is to adopt a new socio-economic trajectory.
The Zanu-PF government must allow the law to operate independently. Period.Disgusted
Devolution should include learning sector
NOW that devolution is enshrined in the Constitution, it should be embraced in the education sector.
The current education policies restrict planning and co-ordination of education to the minister and the permanent secretary who are based in Harare.
Funding is also done at national level without input of the regions.
Our country is heterogeneous hence different regions have different educational needs.
Provincial councils should be trusted with part of the education planning, including coming up with some components of the curriculum.
Section 264(2)(b) of the Constitution cites the objective of devolution as to recognise the right of communities to manage their own affairs and to further their development.
Education planning is linked to development and if we are sincere with the devolution agenda, then the Education Act should address the issue of devolving education planning.
When planning is devolved, it is easy to attract funding from local business operators since they are connected to the educational goals.
Media houses are doing a sterling job criticising government excesses, mostly corruption.
Interestingly, as corruption thrives, its architects feign philanthropic inclinations, sponsoring sporting events and funding several government-related activities, among other things.
The Government of Zimbabwe, as a bureaucratic institution, has workers who mostly survive on corruption, with syndicates which solicit bribes for services rendered, among them, the issuance of documents such as passports.
Those unwilling to play ball may discover, albeit belatedly, what a waste of time it is for one to seek to adhere to the straightforward way of doing business.
In the end, it's underhand deals or the brown envelope that carries the day.
Even the much-needed foreign direct investors are not immune.
Zimbabwe's Anti-Corruption Commission is another big yawn; it lacks the muscle to independently deal with the rot that is prevalent in the country.
Stiff penalties are the way to go for Zimbabwe.
All suspects must be investigated and if necessary prosecuted, irrespective of their social status.
Zacc chairperson Loice Matanda-Moyo has proved she has no guts to fight corruption. She has failed and should be relieved of her duties.
The Zanu-PF government must allow the law to operate independently. Period.Disgusted
Devolution should include learning sector
NOW that devolution is enshrined in the Constitution, it should be embraced in the education sector.
The current education policies restrict planning and co-ordination of education to the minister and the permanent secretary who are based in Harare.
Funding is also done at national level without input of the regions.
Our country is heterogeneous hence different regions have different educational needs.
Provincial councils should be trusted with part of the education planning, including coming up with some components of the curriculum.
Section 264(2)(b) of the Constitution cites the objective of devolution as to recognise the right of communities to manage their own affairs and to further their development.
Education planning is linked to development and if we are sincere with the devolution agenda, then the Education Act should address the issue of devolving education planning.
When planning is devolved, it is easy to attract funding from local business operators since they are connected to the educational goals.
Source - NewsDay Zimbabwe
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