CAAC CALLS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDALONE ANTI-CORRUPTION MINISTRY

Community Action against Corruption has called on President Hakainde Hichilema to establish a standalone Ministry of Anti-Corruption and Public Accountability to strengthen the fight against corruption and the abuse of public resources.

Organization Chief Executive Officer Brightone Tembo says corruption remains a major obstacle to national development, requiring comprehensive reforms beyond the existing approaches to combating the vice.

Mr. Tembo says despite the existence of institutions such as the Anti-Corruption Commission, the recurring corruption-related concerns highlighted in Auditor General’s reports and Financial Intelligence Centre reports demonstrate the need for stronger preventive and accountability measures.

He says the proposed ministry would coordinate national anti-corruption policies, strengthen transparency in public resource management and monitor the implementation of accountability reforms across government institutions.