Harare, (New Ziana) — The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) said on Thursday it received 517 reports of suspected corruption between 1 January and 31 August this year, effected 195 arrests and secured a 70 percent conviction rate.
In a statement, ZACC chairperson Michael Reza said Harare province accounted for the majority of the reports with 339, followed by Bulawayo (48), Mashonaland West (35), Mashonaland East (27), Midlands (26), Manicaland (21), Masvingo (14) and Mashonaland Central with 7.
Based on the reports and investigations carried over from previous years, the Commission filed 128 cases before the courts, resulting in 90 convictions and 38 acquittals.
A further 325 cumulative cases are pending before the courts, while 919 are under active investigation across the 10 provinces as at 31 August 2026.
On asset recovery, ZACC said cases worth almost US$5 million were referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for asset forfeiture proceedings involving Unexplained Wealth Orders and Civil Forfeitures, which are still pending before the courts.
The Commission said it also successfully secured both conviction-based and non-conviction-based forfeitures comprising 14 vehicles, a residential stand and cash.
Under non-conviction based forfeiture, which is pursued under the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act without requiring a prior criminal conviction, former NetOne cashier Daniel Kalira forfeited a Toyota Hilux Double Cab, an undivided share in Stand 913 Mandara Township and cash.
The High Court found the assets were acquired from proceeds of crime linked to a ZWL$108 million airtime voucher fraud allegedly committed between 2021 and 2022, where he manipulated NetOne’s inventory system and created fictitious airtime entries. The court heard that the Mandara property was bought for US$52,000 in December 2021 and registered under his grandmother Harriet Kalira to conceal ownership, with claims that the money came from a gratuity from Australia dismissed for lack of a paper trail.
Benjamin Nyandoro forfeited an Isuzu single cab linked to customs fraud and illicit importation of vehicles without paying duty.
Under the Civil Servants Motor Vehicle Rebate Scheme abuse, eight vehicles including a Nissan AD Van, Toyota Aqua, Honda Fit, Toyota Passo, Toyota Porte and Toyota Vanguard were forfeited.
The scheme was abused through the generation and confirmation of fake rebate letters between January 2022 and March 2023 to facilitate duty-free importation, causing loss of revenue to the Treasury. In the broader case related to this scam, a total of 16 vehicles and US$37,000 were ordered forfeited to the State. Funds held in school accounts by Yvonne Musoni were also forfeited as part of the same non-conviction based proceedings.
Mathew Musengezi alias Memory Shamu forfeited a Toyota Fortuner SUV linked to proceeds of crime and illicit enrichment.
Under conviction-based forfeiture, Benjamin Nyandoro also forfeited a Honda Vezel following conviction, while Tanaka Chiwade forfeited two Nissan Caravans.
ZACC acknowledged the role played by Zimbabweans in the fight against graft and urged citizens to continue reporting suspected cases through its offices in the 10 provinces or through digital platforms including WhatsApp, other official social media handles, reaffirming its commitment to combating corruption and promoting accountability.
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