Sugar tax-fund cancer equipment welcome, but transparency needed
However, while the public can celebrate the progress being made, there remains a pressing need for greater transparency and accountability regarding the procurement process.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jun. 5, 2026
Bulawayo firms frozen out in council tenders
According to council minutes, councillor Mxolisi Mahlangu said there was a need for a “deliberate effort” by council to educate local SMEs on how to secure
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
May. 28, 2026
PRAZ announces dates for eGP system upgrade
“Electronic Government Procurement eGP System will be temporarily unavailable for a scheduled upgrade and maintenance exercise,” the authority said.
By Nizbert Moyo
May. 27, 2026
Government electronic procurement system undergoes major upgrade
In a statement, PRAZ said all tenders originally scheduled to close during the affected days (28-30 May 2026) will be moved to a later date.
By Nizbert Moyo
May. 27, 2026
Debarment in public procurement
As procurement scholar Arrowsmith defines it, public procurement refers to the government’s activity of purchasing goods and services necessary to perform its functions.
By Adam Mavhiko
May. 21, 2026
Principles of public procument in Zimbabwe
Closely linked to transparency is the principle of fairness, which mandates the equitable treatment of all bidders.
By Adam Mavhiko
May. 14, 2026
MPs push for AI in govt tenders to curb corruption
Bajila told Parliament that procurement sits at the centre of national development — but also at the centre of controversy.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 5, 2026
Aligning supply chain strategies with overall business objectives
STRATEGIC procurement stands as a hallmark of a robust corporate strategy, often hidden from the limelight, yet pivotal to the organisation’s potential for growth
By Charles Nyika
Apr. 24, 2026
Edgars bets on procurement edge to drive growth
CLOTHING retailer Edgars Stores is banking on more competitive procurement pricing, tighter cost controls and selective expansion to sustain growth
By Ruth Maseko
Apr. 24, 2026
