About us
CoSoZ is Committed to Advancing the Reputation & Influence of its Members While Fostering a Culture of Professionalism, Ethical Leadership, & Regulatory Excellence
Our Mission
Our mission is to unite and empower compliance professionals through the exchange of best practices, and to shape ethical conduct across the market by championing integrity and responsible decision-making.
Our Values
To be the leading and most trusted organisation for compliance professionals and stakeholders in Zimbabwe, setting the benchmark for excellence, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Who We Are
CoSoZ is registered under a Notarial Deed of Trust and serves as the umbrella body for Compliance Professionals in Zimbabwe. Established in 2016 at a vibrant launch ceremony attended by key financial services regulators, many of whom are referenced above, CoSoZ was formed to advance professionalism, integrity, and excellence within the compliance profession.
As a standard-setting organization, CoSoZ promotes international best practices that strengthen regulatory compliance and ethical conduct across all sectors. The Society is committed to enhancing the professional status, credibility, and visibility of its members, ensuring that compliance practitioners uphold the highest levels of professionalism.
CoSoZ provides a dynamic forum where Compliance Professionals can exchange insights, share knowledge, and collaborate on emerging industry trends. It acts as the informed voice and advocacy platform for the compliance community, engaging with regulators, policymakers, and other stakeholders on matters affecting compliance practice. Through active dialogue and formal submissions, CoSoZ contributes to the development of sound policy and legislative frameworks.
Membership spans a wide cross-section of the Zimbabwean economy, bringing together compliance practitioners who serve in diverse roles within both large and small organizations. This diversity enriches the Society’s collective expertise and strengthens its ability to influence national compliance standards.
CoSoZ is led by a Board of Trustees comprising six Trustees and supported by an Executive Council of ten members, all of whom are experienced compliance professionals drawn from a wide range of sectors across Zimbabwe. This governance structure ensures strong oversight, strategic direction, and representation from the broader compliance community.
As part of its long-term strategic vision, CoSoZ has identified 12 key stakeholders with whom it intends to build meaningful partnerships and collaborative frameworks over the next five years. In the interim, the Society has already formalized strategic alliances through MOUs with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), Navigant (Pty) SA, and Oxley, laying the groundwork for enhanced cooperation and shared expertise.
In its efforts to raise public awareness and strengthen its visibility within the market, CoSoZ hosted four topical webinars in 2020. These sessions addressed critical issues such as Covid-19 and PPE governance, the evolution of financial crime, the role of compliance under the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ), and the emerging risks associated with the Mozambican insurgency. These webinars contributed significantly to public education and positioned CoSoZ as a trusted voice in national compliance matters.