New sherrif in town: Zacc boss Reza warns money launders,targets to complete all dockets
new set up to shave all corruption like a razorblade
Harare- THE newly appointed Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commision (Zacc) chairperson Michael Reza has on Wednesday promised to put up systems that will increase public confidence in the fight against corruption and also ensure that no dockets leave Zacc to deter corrupt tendencies among citizens.
He was speaking at the swearing in ceremony by President Mnangagwa in Harare.
He also made a projection to surpass the current conviction rate and made a passionate emphasis on asset forfeiture , which is his forte.
“I am going to make sure that no docket leaves ZACC unless it is complete and all the elements of all the crimes have been attended to. That way, we have a high chance of securing a conviction.
“Once we secure convictions, people will have faith in the organisation and also in the administration of justice, so that is what I intend to do; to ensure that we have quality dockets that go to the NPA (National Prosecuting Authority),” said.
He added :
“Fortunately, I was trained in asset forfeiture and money laundering. I went to South Africa, Botswana and Malawi taking training in that aspect and that is something that is dear to my heart.
He said he will ensure that criminals know that crime does not pay.
” I am going to sit down with my officials whom I have not yet met, plan together and have appropriate timelines,” he said adding that the citizenry need to put collective effort in combating corruption.
“It is a no brainer to expect only the Government to fight corruption. Everybody must ensure that they fight for their country. We have issues of corruption and you know what it does to a country.
“I have said this in other conversations; the only persons who can stop corruption are Zimbabweans ourselves. We have the obligation to ensure that we fight corruption.
“We cannot wait for other people to come from other countries and teach us how to fight corruption. It can be done but like I said before, it is like an Eskimo singing God bless Africa. The music may be sweet but meaningless.
“We have to do it ourselves as Zimbabweans. We have to shun corruption,” he said.
He extended his gratitude to Mnangagwa for the appointment.
“I would like to thank His Excellency for appointing me to this position. There will be conversation between ZACC and the National Prosecuting Authority on the need to complete dockets and that is going to be my priority area,” he said.
Also sworn in was former deputy minister Jessie Majome who now heads the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission and she too felt honoured.
