A presentation about Corruption as a Global problem in Zimbabwe.

1. C O R R U P T I O N I N Z I M B A B W E
GLOBAL
PROBLEMS

2. Z I M B A B W E
BRIEF
BACKGROUND

3. • Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa
with a population of about 15 million.
• It is an LEDC or low income country with recurring
drought and high rates of poverty.
• The former British colony gained independence in 1980
and has been ruled by the same party since.
• The main sources of income are minerals such as gold
and agriculture.

4. INTRODUCTION
• Corruption is a global problem that affects countries and societies worldwide.
• Zimbabwe is one of the countries that has been severely affected by corruption.
• In this presentation, we will discuss the impact of corruption in Zimbabwe and why it is a global problem.
• Corruption refers to the abuse of power or position for personal gain.
• It involves bribery, embezzlement, nepotism, and other unethical practices.
• Corruption undermines the rule of law, weakens institutions, and hinders economic development.

5. EXAMPLES
In 2011, Finance Minister Tendai Biti claimed that at least US$1 billion in diamond-related revenue owed to the national
treasury remains unaccounted for.
In January 2000 it was announced during a promotional lottery that the president at the time had won the first prize jackpot
of one hundred thousand dollars.
Eight years later he formally approved the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Bill, which gave the government the
right to seize a controlling 51% stake in foreign and white-owned businesses and this never benefitted he general public but
rather the ruling Zimbabwean elite.
In 2017 people had had enough and elements of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) gathered around Harare, the capital of
Zimbabwe, and seized control of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation and key areas of the city. Robert Gabriel Mugabe
was forced to resign due to suspicion of being responsible for the socio-economic problems in the country.
The ruling party is also said to rig elections so they can stay in power which is how they have been winning elections since
independence. Zimbabwe has one of the lowest life expectancies in the world, with the average person not living beyond 51
years of age and assisted voting is intended to help the illiterate or the infirm cast their ballots and according to the UN,
Zimbabwe is the most literate country in Africa with a literacy rate of more than 90%, but the AU observers noted a
worryingly "high number of assisted voters in many polling stations nationwide".
A recent documentary has also been released recently by Aljazeera about gold smuggling involving high rank officialstitled
Gold Mafia.

6. S U B T I T L E H E R E
IMPACTS OF
CORRUPTION
IN ZIMBABWE

7. • Zimbabwe has been ranked among the most corrupt
countries in the world by Transparency International.
• Corruption is pervasive in both the public and private
sectors.
• It affects all aspects of life, from education and health care
to business and politics.
• Corruption has contributed to Zimbabwe's economic decline
and poverty.
• It has undermined the country's democratic institutions and
the rule of law.
• Corruption has also affected the provision of essential
services such as health care, education, and infrastructure.
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8. Due to the misuse of public funds, many sectors in the economy are affected and therefore slows down economical growth.
For instance whilst politicians use funds for personal gain, many Zimbabweans end up sitting idle at home with degrees
when job opportunities and projects could have been created for them. This has lead to a lot of the youth choosing to
relocate for tertiary studies and migrate permanently to other countries.
Also yearly budgets are announced for education, health, transport, etc but little to no changes are seen. For instance in
Bulawayo there are many roads that are in need of repair and year after year nothing is done about it and yet in 2022 when
the President was in town for the annual Trade Fair, only the roads in his planned route were repaired.
In health care not only does the public have difficulty receiving it for affordability reasons but those working in health care
have conducted strikes because they were not being paid. Many strikes have been occurred for that reason alone by
teachers, doctors and nurses and public transport drivers. Some of these strikes have even lead to violence and looting,
setting back businesses and therefore the economy in both public and private sectors.
Resources are such as gold and diamonds are smuggled and used launder the dirty money of government officials when
they could be used to generate income for the development of the country.

9. GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS OF CORRUPTION IN
ZIMBABWE
• Corruption in Zimbabwe has global implications.
• It contributes to the brain drain as skilled
professionals seek better opportunities elsewhere.
• It also affects international trade and investment as
companies are hesitant to invest in countries with
high levels of corruption.
• Corruption leads to the lack of economic growth.
• This also means that other global issues are most
likely ignored such as carbon emissions because
instead of investing in transportation that produces
less carbon dioxide, the money is used to buy fancy
cars or luxury houses.
• Corruption in Zimbabwe is a global problem because
it has far-reaching consequences that go beyond the
country's borders. Zimbabwe is a member of the
international community, and its corruption
problem affects its relations with other countries.
Moreover, corruption in Zimbabwe has been linked
to money laundering and other forms of
transnational organized crime, which have a
negative impact on global security and stability.

11. ANTICORRUPTION
EFFORTS IN ZIMBABWE
The Zimbabwean government has taken steps to address
corruption, such as establishing anti-corruption agencies
and passing anti-corruption legislation.
However, progress has been slow, and there is a need for
more effective enforcement of anti-corruption laws.
Civil society organizations, the media, and international
partners can play a crucial role in advocating for
transparency and accountability.

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13. HOW EFFECTIVE HAVE THE EFFORTS BEEN?
I believe it is safe to say that the so called Anti-corruption efforts have had no real change on the status quo. Why is that?
Due to the high belief that elections will be rigged many do not bother to vote, especially the new generation which has lost faith in the
government all together and simply decides to leave the country when given the chance.
The standard of living and economic development which was once the best in southern Africa before independence has now plummeted.
Whilst high ranking officials live comfortably, many government employees are never paid on time and are underpaid despite their
education and qualifications.
Many times in government offices people have to bribe employees to get papers done or processed simply because they are not paid well
enough and that is how they try to compensate. e.g (Driver’s license, Passport)
Just recently an escaped prisoner from South Africa is said to have escaped through the Zimbabwean Border, but if truly due diligence was
done and bribes were not accepted that man would not have been able to successfully cross the border.
As a result of the misuse of funds, things that should be a basic commodity and readily available to all citizens and up being scarce and
expensive because of the lack of investment.

14. CONCLUSION
Corruption in Zimbabwe is a global problem that requires
collective action to address.
The impact of corruption goes beyond national borders and
affects the entire world.
By working together, we can fight corruption and promote
transparency, accountability, and good governance.