Spot-checks at CVR
Over 7 000 arrests made
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has instigated a spot-check at the Central Vehicle Registry (CVR) in response to allegations of corruption, which has triggered a public outcry.
The Commission said it started conducting an exercise, through its Compliance and Systems Review team, at the CVR.
This comes after allegations of corruption and poor work ethics by some officials at CVR were raised earlier this week by Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona.
Police last Saturday launched a blitz targeting unlicensed, plate-less and unregistered vehicles, which caused long queues at CVR.
“ZACC’s Compliance and Systems Review team has embarked upon a rapid compliance spot-check exercise at the CVR following an outcry by the public over alleged corruption and inefficiencies at the Department.
“As part of the ongoing exercise, ZACC makes recommendations on how the institution can improve its operations to better serve the citizens,” reads a statement from ZACC.
In terms of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, Chapter 9:22, ZACC is mandated to monitor and examine the procedures of all public and private institutions.
The Commission also has the power to educate the public on the dangers of corruption in the society and to receive and investigate any complaints over any form of corruption.
As of January 19, police had made 7 737 arrests in the on-going national campaign targeting unlicensed, uninsured and unregistered vehicles.
Some motorists, who have been enduring the long queues, welcomed the ZACC probe.
“We hope the coming in of ZACC will bring in the desired change and overhaul at the CVR.
“It can’t be a song that we, as motorists ,are continuously told to go and return on another date for something that can be done, in a few minutes.
“The commission should also get rid of the agents roaming around the building, and bring sanity at the complex,” said Tinotenda Muzanenhamo.