Corruption debate to dominate parly-(15-02-07)

corruption at the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) and top chefs involved in illegal mining activities.
Leader of parliament, Patrick Chinamasa said: “The committees will present their reports before the house and they will be deliberated on.”
ZRP Commissioner Augustine Chihuri appeared before the portfolio committee on transport and communications to answer questions on suspected irregularities in the purchase of vehicles by the police force last year.
There are alleged irregularities in the vehicle procurement deal involving the force and Willowvale Mazda Motor Industries, with reports that more vehicles than were ordered were delivered to the ZRP.
The committee on mines and environment also heard recently that Environment and Tourism permanent secretary Margret Sangwarwe was allegedly involved in illegal mining activities and that more prominent government leaders were involved.
Allegations of corruption have also been raised in the manner in which the GMB has been handling the distribution of grain, with allegations that top ruling party officials were looting the national grain reserve and submissions being made to the committee on agriculture. – Itai Dzamara