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This assessment received government comments and feedback on the finalised data. These comments have been incorporated into the assessment at the GDI research team’s discretion. Usually the comments received highlight where a bill is in formulation, or has recently passed into law, and this has been missed by the country assessor. Only comments which are grounded in evidence are incorporated into the assessment.
Zimbabwe
Band
E
Corruption risk
Very High
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Zimbabwe Assessment
Zimbabwe Country BriefCorruption risk is very high throughout Zimbabwe’s defence sector. Civilian control of the armed forces is extremely weak, undermining oversight and accountability, while entrenched secrecy restricts the availability of information on financial management and arms acquisitions. Anti-corruption safeguards are also extremely weak in personnel management and operations.
Risk categories
Political
Band
E
26/100
Risk
Very High
Financial
Band
F
12/100
Risk
Critical
Personnel
Band
D
34/100
Risk
High
Operational
Band
F
0/100
Risk
Critical
Procurement
Band
E
28/100
Risk
Very High
Relevant Updates
Press Release: Every country assessed in Sub-Saharan Africa at high to critical risk of defence corruption, Governance Defence Integrity Index (GDI) reveals
Press release from Transparency International UK, 19 March 2026 For more information or interviews…
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