Research Paper on the Power Dimension to Mineral Related Corruption
- Zimbabwe Transparency International Zimbabwe 2013
- 27p.
This paper presents preliminary findings of a recent study carried out by Transparency International Zimbabwe on the state of corruption in the mining sector. The focus of the study was on corruption in the extractive sector in Zimbabwe with special attention on gold, diamond and platinum mining in Kwekwe, Gwanda, Mhondoro-Ngezi and Chiadzwa areas. This paper presents the findings from this study with specific focus on the power dimension to mineral related corruption in gold and diamond mining in Zimbabwe. The power dimension to mineral related corruption brings to fore corruption involving those entrusted with power and authority in Zimbabwe, the politicians, military leadership, bureaucrats and influential business people.
