Section 287: Integrity and Ethics Committee
Constitution of Zimbabwe
An Act of Parliament must provide for the establishment, membership and procedures of an Integrity and Ethics Committee of Chiefs, to exercise the following functions—
(a) to develop and enforce integrity and ethical conduct on the part of traditional leaders;
(b) to resolve disputes between traditional leaders;
(c) to deal with complaints against traditional leaders.
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A GRICULTURAL L AND
Insight: Accountability in Traditional Leadership
This provision establishes a formal mechanism for oversight within the traditional leadership structure. By creating an Integrity and Ethics Committee specifically for Chiefs, Zimbabwe's constitution recognizes that traditional authority requires modern accountability measures. This balances respect for cultural governance systems with the need for ethical standards and dispute resolution processes, ensuring traditional leaders remain accountable to their communities and each other.