Dennis Lobuntu Ndlovu |Zim GBC News
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Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) has called for renewed national commitment to eradicating corruption, describing it as a direct violation of human rights that undermines access to essential services such as healthcare and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking during the African Human Rights Day commemorations in Bulawayo, Takunda Mandura, the organisation\u2019s Communications and Advocacy Officer, said the fight against corruption is inseparable from the protection of fundamental human rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe as Transparency International believe in a Zimbabwean society which is free from all forms of corruption,\u201d Mandura said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSomeone would ask, why are you here when there are human rights issues? Corruption is a human rights issue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that when public funds meant for critical services are misused or stolen, citizens\u2019 basic rights are directly affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor instance, if money meant for medication in a hospital is stolen through corrupt means, someone\u2019s right to health has been infringed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf money made for education is stolen, someone\u2019s right to education has been violated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mandura urged Zimbabweans to recognise the deep link between corruption and human suffering, saying the normalisation of corrupt practices in everyday life must end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur corruption has affected us as a country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have sort of normalised corruption, which is something we should not do. We should not pay those unofficial payments that people give to acquire basic services in areas like healthcare.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that Transparency International Zimbabwe is working to raise awareness and mobilise citizens to demand accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are saying to Zimbabwe, let us save the Zimbabwean society from all forms of corrupt practices. This is the message we are sending to the people today,\u201d Mandura emphasised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Khanyile Sithole, the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) Regional Officer, emphasised the vital role of access to information in advancing transparency and protecting human rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur stance as the Zimbabwe Media Commission is to ensure access to information and the proper development and regulation of the media sector in Zimbabwe,\u201d She said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She explained that the right to information is at the core of human rights promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWithout access to information, we cannot exist meaningfully as citizens,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe ensure that everyone has access to information through the Freedom of Information Act, which came into being in 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sithole added that the law empowers all Zimbabweans, not just media practitioners, to seek and receive information held by public entities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur role is to make sure that everyone, whether in the media or an ordinary citizen is able to access information. In doing so, we ensure that transparency, accountability, and the promotion of rights are upheld,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The remarks from both Transparency International and the Zimbabwe Media Commission underscored the theme of this year\u2019s African Human Rights Day \u201cJustice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations\u201d highlighting how corruption and restricted access to information remain barriers to justice and equality in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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