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Section 106: Conduct of Vice-Presidents, Ministers and Deputy Ministers

Constitution of Zimbabwe

(1) Every Vice-President, Minister and Deputy Minister must act in accordance with this Constitution.

(2) Vice-Presidents, Ministers and Deputy Ministers may not, during their tenure of office—

    (a) directly or indirectly, hold any other public office or undertake any other paid work;

    (b) act in any way that is inconsistent with their office, or expose themselves to any

situation involving the risk of a conflict between their official responsibilities and

private interests; or

    (c) use their position, or any information entrusted to them, to enrich themselves or

improperly benefit any other person.

(3) An Act of Parliament must prescribe a code of conduct for Vice-Presidents, Ministers and Deputy Ministers.

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AI Insights

This section establishes ethical guardrails for Zimbabwe's high-ranking executive officials, preventing them from holding multiple positions, avoiding conflicts of interest, and prohibiting corruption. Notably, it requires Parliament to create a specific code of conduct, suggesting the constitution provides a framework that must be further detailed in law to effectively regulate official behavior.