New ZACC Chairperson, Reza, Pledges To Recover Stolen Wealth

Michael Reza, the newly appointed chairperson of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), has pledged to prioritize the recovery of wealth acquired through corruption.

He made this commitment during interviews with journalists on Wednesday, following his swearing-in into his new job by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House. He said (via ZimLive):

I was trained in asset forfeiture and money laundering. I went to South Africa, Botswana and Malawi all taking training in that aspect.

It is something dear to my heart. We are going to ensure that criminals are dislodged; proceeds of crime must be recovered and it must be known that crime does not pay…

I am going to ensure that no docket leaves ZACC unless it is complete and all elements of the crime have been attended to.

Buy Samsung, itel, Redmi smartphones in Zimbabwe

WhatsApp: +263715068543

That way, we have a fighting chance to secure a conviction. Once we secure a conviction, people will have faith in ZACC and the administration of justice.

Reza and Fungayi Jessie Majome were both sworn in on Wednesday. Majome now holds the position of chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC).

Reza stepped into the role previously held by Loice Matanda-Moyo, who became the Prosecutor General in October of last year. Meanwhile, Majome succeeded Elasto Mugwadi.

Before his recent appointment, Reza served as the deputy prosecutor general.

Majome, a former MDC MP and lawyer, played significant roles as Deputy Minister in both the Women’s Affairs and Justice ministries during the unity government from 2009 to 2013.

More: Pindula News