The murky fire sale begins
Zimbabwe is entering the realm of catfish, the fish that thrives in muddy waters, compared to the era of vultures that only circle over dying prey in broad daylight.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Jun. 15, 2024
With open contracting, everyone sees everything
At such magnitude of spending, even the smallest improvement in procurement will inevitably result in vast gains for the taxpayer’s money.
By Charles Nyika
Jun. 7, 2024
Buy Zimbabwe seeks 50% minimum local content requirement
Hwengwere said Zimbabwe needed to be much more aggressive in reaching Vision 2030.
By Belinda Chiroodza
May. 28, 2024
Public procurement for private sector organisations
As public funds are being utilised, the scrutiny for cost-effectiveness and value for money is heightened, with emphasis on transparency and competition.
By Kudzai Chambisha
May. 24, 2024
President’s public assets order raises eyebrows
President Mnangagwa last week gazetted General Notice 164B of 2024, exempting 21 public entities from compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Feb. 11, 2024
The transparency question in the Mutapa Investment Fund
The Public Procurement Act administers the entire buying cycle, including strategy, market methods, tender review and award, contract administration, and asset disposal.
By Tracy Mutowekuziva
Oct. 27, 2023
‘Mnangagwa violates laws on many fronts’
SI 156 of 2023 renamed the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Zimbabwe to MIF and placed 20 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) under its management.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Oct. 6, 2023
Mutapa Investment Fund illegal: Biti
The SI brought 20 State-owned entities under one roof.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Oct. 5, 2023
Russian helicopters deal needs close scrutiny
According to Zimbabwe’s laws, such deals should be tabled before Parliament for approval because they entail the acquisition of external debt; but nothing of that sort happened.
By The Standard
May. 21, 2023
