Fighting corruption key to prosperity and economic development

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Fighting corruption is a prerequisite for prosperity and economic development.

This was stated by Anti-Corruption Commission Director General Paulus Noa at the Omusati National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan (NACSAP) annual regional forum for 2024, held in the Omusati Region at Outapi.

Two LPM Karasburg councillors arrested

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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested two Landless People's Movement (LPM) councillors and a senior employee of the Karasburg Town Council over alleged graft charges.

ACC Spokesperson Josefina Nghituwamata confirmed the arrests of the trio.

ACC-SA's special investigative unit MoU

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The Anti-Corruption Commission and the Special Investigating Unit of South Africa have agreed to exchange information about corruption, including sector-specific best practices in forensic investigation methodologies and techniques.

Shortage of investigators hinders effective investigation at ACC - Shilongo

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The Executive Director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Tylvas Shilongo, has reiterated that a shortage of investigators and a lack of specialised courts are some of the challenges impeding the resolution of cases.

Shilongo made these comments during a media briefing.

Summary on the Fishrot case to date

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The Fishrot scandal, in which a number of prominent personalities are implicated, has continued to make headlines since it was exposed in 2019.

Those accused in the matter are said to have misappropriated close to half a billion dollars.

Collective efforts needed to fight corruption- Frederick

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||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick has reiterated that collective efforts are needed to fight corruption, thereby maintaining a healthy nation. 

She was speaking at a regional stakeholders meeting that deliberated on the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan Implementation at Keetmanshoop.