Legislators Given Up To Friday To Declare Assets

Parliamentarians have been given up to Friday to declare their assets in response to  President Mnangagwa’s clarion call and efforts to increase transparency among public office bearers.

Mnangagwa declared that all public office holders must declare their assets including Ministers, deputy ministers, govenors and State-owned enterprises employees. President Mnangagwa also stated that declaration of assets by public office holders is now a legal requirement.

The declaration of assets is meant to bolster the government’s anti-corruption drive, increase transparency and accountability. Pupurai Togarepi the Zanu PF chief whip said the ruling party caucus was going to lead by example in the declaration of assets agenda.