Speaking
at
a
CGAIZ
graduation
in
Harare
on
Friday,
she
said
this
was
where
the
expertise
of
those
graduating
was
indispensable.
Twenty-nine
Diploma
in
Forensic
Accounting
students
and
63
Master
of
Commerce
in
Professional
Accounting
and
Corporate
Governance/Graduate
Chartered
Governance
(MCom/Grad
CG)
students
graduated
at
the
ceremony.
The
MCom/Grad
CG
qualification
is
the
result
of
a
collaborative
agreement
between
the
CGAIZ
and
the
Great
Zimbabwe
University.
Most
of
the
Diploma
in
Forensic
Accounting
students
are
members
of
the
Zimbabwe
Republic
Police.
Ms
Buzuzi
said
the
strong
foundation
in
governance
and
accountancy
of
the
MCom/Grad
CG
graduates
would
allow
them
to
design
systems
that
promote
efficiency,
resilience
and
ethical
leadership
in
both
the
private
and
public
sector.
“Our
nation
faces
complex
challenges
but
with
challenges
come
opportunities
to
innovate
and
lead.
In
today’s
world
professionals
must
remain
ahead
of
contemporary
trends,”
she
said.
She
urged
the
graduates
to
embrace
technologies
such
as
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
to
bring
efficiency
and
foresight
to
governance
and
accountancy.
Forensic
accountants,
she
said,
were
guardians
of
transparency,
integrity
and
accountability
in
financial
practices.
“You
have
the
skills
to
detect
and
prevent
fraud,
safeguarding
the
assets
and
reputations
of
the
organisations
you
serve,”
she
said.
She
told
the
graduates
that
they
were
uniquely
positioned
to
help
organisations
integrate
sustainability
into
their
core
strategies,
ensuring
they
operate
in
ways
that
protect
the
planet
and
support
future
generations.
“Your
leadership
in
this
area
can
drive
Zimbabwe
towards
a
mores
sustainable
and
equitable
economic
future,”
she
said.
Their
skills
were
needed
in
public
sector
governance
more
than
ever,
as
governance
was
the
backbone
of
effective
service
delivery,
social
justice
and
economic
stability.
“By
advocating
for
transparency,
accountability
and
ethical
decision-making,
you
can
contribute
to
restoring
public
trust
and
enhancing
the
efficiency
of
public
institutions.
“Today
I
challenge
you
to
use
your
expertise
to
provide
tangible
solutions
to
society’s
pressing
problems.
Whether
its
ensuring
financial
integrity,
fostering
sustainable
practices
or
driving
innovation,
the
knowledge
and
skills
you
possess
are
powerful
tools
for
change.
“Be
proactive
in
addressing
the
issues
faced
by
businesses,
communities
and
institutions.
As
professionals,
you
have
the
unique
ability
to
turn
challenges
into
opportunities,
obstacles
into
stepping
stones,”
she
said.
In
a
speech
read
on
his
behalf,
CGAIZ
chief
executive
Lovemore
Gomera
said
the
21st
century
demanded
more
than
knowledge.
It
required
adaptability,
foresight
and
innovation.
“Artificial
intelligence
is
one
such
trend
that
is
reshaping
the
very
fabric
of
governance
and
accountancy.
As
graduates,
you
must
embrace
AI
as
an
enabler
rather
than
a
disruptor.
Leverage
it
to
enhance
decision-making,
automate
mundane
tasks
and
uncover
insights
that
drive
impactful
governance,”
he
said.
Challenges
in
public
sector
governance,
financial
mismanagement
and
operational
inefficiencies
required
bold,
informed
leadership,
he
said.
“As
you
go
forth,
let
your
impact
speak
volumes.
Do
not
merely
occupy
positions,
transform
them.
Be
the
strategic
minds
who
challenge
the
status
quo,
the
ethical
leaders
who
uphold
integrity
and
the
innovative
thinkers
who
turn
challenges
into
opportunities,”
he
said.
He
said
the
Institute
prided
itself
on
being
a
movement
committed
to
transforming
governance
practices
and
driving
national
development.
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