Zimbabwe’s national gold refinery, Fidelity Gold Refinery (Fidelity), has taken fresh steps to reinforce the integrity of the country’s gold value chain by partnering with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to strengthen ethical leadership and corruption prevention, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Integrity Workshop Builds Institutional Resilience
Members of Fidelity’s Integrity Committee signed Integrity Pledges as part of the initiative, committing themselves to upholding the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
The Integrity Pledges were signed during a two-day Integrity Workshop held recently at Cresta Lodge Msasa in Harare. The workshop brought together members of Fidelity’s Integrity Committee, Fidelity Board members, senior management and ZACC officials to strengthen ethical leadership, enhance corporate governance and reinforce corruption prevention measures across the organisation.
The initiative forms part of Fidelity’s broader governance agenda to strengthen institutional resilience, enhance public confidence and support Zimbabwe’s national anti-corruption efforts. By embedding integrity into its organisational culture and promoting personal accountability at every level, Fidelity aims to safeguard transparency and accountability across the country’s gold value chain.
Fidelity Committed to Ethical Leadership
Officially opening the workshop, Fidelity General Manager Mr Peter Magaramombe said the training reflected Fidelity’s unwavering commitment to ethical leadership and sound corporate governance.
“As the national gold refinery, Fidelity plays a critical role in the gold value chain. We understand that for Zimbabwe to fully benefit from its mineral resources, we must uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability. Corruption has no place in the mining sector because it erodes value, discourages investment and robs the nation and its people of development,” said Mr Magaramombe.
Mr Magaramombe said the workshop had come at a critical time as Fidelity deepens its systems to seal operational leakages and promote ethical conduct throughout the gold value chain.
ZACC Commends Proactive Approach
Delivering the keynote address, Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission Executive Secretary Advocate S. Manhivi underscored the importance of integrity in building resilient institutions and safeguarding national resources.
“Integrity is the foundation upon which strong institutions are built. It is not merely about complying with policies and procedures, but about consistently making ethical decisions and upholding accountability in the execution of our duties. Organisations that cultivate a culture of integrity are better positioned to prevent corruption, inspire public confidence and contribute meaningfully to national development,” said Advocate Manhivi.
Advocate Manhivi commended Fidelity for taking a proactive approach to corruption prevention through continuous integrity training and institutional capacity building, describing the initiative as a demonstration of leadership in promoting ethical governance within Zimbabwe’s mining sector.
Practical Training on Corruption Prevention
Throughout the two-day workshop, participants received practical training on:
- Corruption prevention and integrity management
- Ethical leadership and corporate governance
- Corruption risk identification
- Conflict-of-interest management
- Whistleblower protection
- Implementation of effective anti-corruption systems
The sessions also provided practical guidance on embedding integrity into organisational culture and strengthening accountability across all levels of the business.
Integrity Pledges Signed
A key highlight of the workshop was the signing of Integrity Pledges by members of Fidelity’s Integrity Committee, committing themselves to upholding the highest standards of transparency and accountability. The pledges affirm each member’s personal responsibility to champion ethical conduct, prevent corruption and promote a culture of integrity throughout the organisation.
Protecting the Gold Value Chain
As the country’s sole gold refinery, Fidelity recognises that protecting the integrity of the gold value chain is essential to building investor confidence, safeguarding national resources and ensuring Zimbabwe derives maximum value from its mineral wealth.
Through its partnership with ZACC, Fidelity continues to strengthen its governance systems and institutional resilience while supporting national efforts to combat corruption.
The strengthened controls come at a critical time as Zimbabwe deepens the formalisation of its gold sector, with the Government recently announcing a Policy Statement on Participation in Zimbabwe’s Small- and Medium-Scale Gold Mining Sector, which reserves the sector for Zimbabwean citizens and wholly Zimbabwean-owned entities.
