ACC Records Major Strides in National Anti-Corruption Efforts
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has announced substantial progress in its mission to combat corruption through prevention, investigation, prosecution, and public education.
Speaking during a high-level breakfast meeting with stakeholders and media in Lusaka, ACC Director General Mrs. Daphne PS Chabu revealed that as of the end of Q2 2025, the Commission is actively investigating 1,405 cases, including four referred by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and five newly opened files this year.
On the prosecution front, the Commission is handling 194 active cases, 149 criminal and 45 civil, with 11 judgments delivered, resulting in eight convictions. Mrs. Chabu also disclosed key asset recoveries, including a Range Rover valued at K3 million and four properties in Silverest Gardens valued at USD 193,129.18, previously owned by former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo. An additional USD 300,000 has also been forfeited to the state in recent weeks.
Further, the Commission has moved to seize assets worth K8 million belonging to Zambia Air Force officer Albert Siyunda, recently convicted for possession of suspected proceeds of crime.
In corruption prevention, Mrs. Chabu reported the establishment of 13 new Integrity Committees in institutions such as the University of Zambia, Copperbelt University, and the Teaching Council of Zambia. The ACC also participated in 173 procurement committees, including 112 linked to Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects, to enhance public resource oversight.
Corruption risk assessments were conducted at institutions including NAPSA and the Ministry of Lands, alongside inspection operations at mineral bonded warehouses in Kasumbalesa, Chingola, and Kitwe.
On the public education front, the ACC reached approximately 2.2 million citizens through radio programs, exhibitions, school anti-corruption clubs, and community engagements. Over 10,000 Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials were distributed, and training workshops for journalists were conducted in Eastern and Western provinces to strengthen investigative reporting.
Mrs. Chabu concluded by expressing gratitude to cooperating partners for their ongoing technical and financial support and commended the media for its crucial role in promoting transparency and accountability in public life.
