In order to demonstrate their commitment to fight corruption President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his two deputies, Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi have been urged by The Anti-Corruption Trust of Southern Africa (ACT-SA) to declare their assets.
Observers believe that the anti-corruption drive could be targeting Mnangagwa’s perceived rivals only and that the leadership must be the first to publicly declare their assets and liabilities as a tool to inspire others; prevent corruption, and facilitate the detection of illicit enrichment and conflict of interest.
The Anti-Corruption Trust of Southern Africa (ACT-SA) said it is one of the practices of exemplary leadership to inspire others by doing it first, adding that leaders must be prepared to show others how it is done. In a report released last week, Obert Chinhamo director of (ACT-SA) said
President Mnangagwa should lead by example and declare his assets and liabilities similar to what South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has done.The law should make it mandatory that all politicians and high profile civil servants declare their assets and liabilities before taking office. This is one of the areas that need reform. We hope and trust that President Mnangagwa will not leave out these declarations in his list of anti-corruption activities
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