Financial Crime World

Zimbabwe’s Judiciary System in Shambles: Weak Law Enforcement, Corruption Plague

Harare - A Nation in Crisis

Zimbabwe’s judiciary system has been left in shambles due to a cocktail of weak law enforcement, corruption, and lack of awareness on the importance of forensic accounting. According to a recent study published in the Research Journal of Economic and Management Studies (RJEMS), the country’s law enforcement agencies are unable to effectively investigate and prosecute financial crimes, leading to a culture of impunity among corrupt officials.

A System in Crisis

“The judiciary system is weak, and law enforcement agencies lack the necessary skills and resources to investigate and prosecute financial crimes,” said Dr. [Name], a lecturer at Great Zimbabwe University who conducted the study. The study found that corruption is widespread in the country’s public sector, with many government officials using their positions to embezzle funds meant for development projects.

Barriers to Effective Law Enforcement

“The lack of political commitment to fighting corruption and weak litigation support in prosecution are major obstacles to effective law enforcement,” said Dr. [Name]. The study also highlighted the need for proper training for forensic accountants and internal auditors, as well as the establishment of regulations on the use of forensic accounting techniques.

Recommendations

To reduce instances of political and managerial influence, forensic auditing should be made a regular practice. The study’s findings are consistent with those of other researchers who have highlighted the challenges facing Zimbabwe’s judiciary system.

Recommendations:

  • Local government bodies should make significant investments in forensic accounting surveillance and prevention strategies.
  • Forensic accountants should receive proper training from local authorities on computer forensics or big data analysis.
  • Regular practice of forensic auditing should be encouraged to reduce instances of political and managerial influence.
  • Management should support surprise audit operations and forensic accounting operations.

References

  1. ACFE (2018). Fraud Survey 2018.
  2. Creswell, J. (2009). Research design qualitative, quantitative and mixed approaches.
  3. Creswell, J. W. (2013). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design, 472.
  4. Dorminey, J., Fleming, A. S., & Okoye, J. F. (2016). Effectiveness of the Mechanisms of Fraud Prevention and Detection in Nigeria.

Contact

For more information, please contact [Name] at Great Zimbabwe University.