Section 315: Procurement and other governmental contracts
Constitution of Zimbabwe
(1) An Act of Parliament must prescribe procedures for the procurement of goods and services by the State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level, so that procurement is effected in a manner that is transparent, fair, honest, cost-effective and competitive.
(2) An Act of Parliament must provide for the negotiation and performance of the following State contracts—
(a) joint-venture contracts;
(b) contracts for the construction and operation of infrastructure and facilities; and
(c) concessions of mineral and other rights; to ensure transparency, honesty, cost-effectiveness and competitiveness.
Key Insight: Safeguarding Public Resources
This section establishes constitutional requirements for legislation that governs how the government spends money and enters contracts. It recognizes that without proper legal frameworks for procurement and contracting, public funds are vulnerable to corruption, waste, and abuse. By mandating laws that ensure transparency and competitiveness, this provision creates a constitutional foundation for anti-corruption measures in government spending and resource management.