Anti-corruption body warns aviation bosses

The Anti-Corruption Commission warned senior executives and board members of the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe against kickbacks, forcing them to pledge honesty in a formal undertaking, as reported by ZimEye. The warning follows growing corruption fears within the aviation sector, with allegations of procurement irregularities and bribery in airport contracts. This move exposes the deep rot in state-owned enterprises and the regime's failure to enforce accountability without external pressure. The commission acts only after media reports. The aviation authority's bosses were required to sign integrity pledges during a meeting. Critics argue that such pledges are symbolic without independent oversight and prosecution of past offenders, and that the commission lacks the teeth to pursue high-level corruption.