Government procurement price of portable ESS system in Zimbabwe

Is e-procurement viable in Zimbabwe's public sector?

Findings from the study revealed that the adoption of e-procurement systems is viable in Zimbabwe’s public sector as it is associated with a number of advantages which overall contribute towards improved public sector management and efficient usage of resources.

Can e-procurement reforms modernise Zimbabwe's public procurement system?

In this light, e-procurement reforms have the potential to modernise Zimbabwe’s public procurement which is dented by centralisation, inefficiency, and corruption. The study employed a qualitative documentary review on the feasibility of modernising Zimbabwe’s public procurement system through digital solutions.

How can E-systems improve the public procurement process in Zimbabwe?

The use of electronic systems in the procurement process can also improve communication of stakeholders in the public procurement process. Resultantly, E-Systems are key to revamp Zimbabwe’s procurement frameworks consistent with the national developmental goals like the National Development Strategy (NDS) 1 of 2021-2025.

What is a public procurement system in Zimbabwe?

The system was launched by His Excellency, President Cde Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa, on 23 October 2023 marking the commencement of a pilot phase. The rollout aimed to have all procuring entities (PE’s), including Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, fully onboarded by January 2024, revolutionizing public procurement in Zimbabwe.

Why did Zimbabwe adopt e-procurement?

The Government of Zimbabwe adopted the electronic procurement system (e-procurement) as one of the substantial strategies to revamp public procurement processes and make the public procurement function more transparent and robust.

Does Zimbabwe have e-procurement preparedness?

This paper interrogates the dynamics of e-procurement adoption in Zimbabwe through a review of extant literature undertaken to gauge the level of e-procurement preparedness. As such, research papers in journals, books, newspapers, government publications and electronic resources were used to gather data.