The Affirmative Repositioning Movement has suggested that August 26 Holding Company be placed under the Presidency to strengthen oversight and accountability.

AR leader Job Amupanda said the company has faced several allegations involving corruption and mismanagement over the years.

The latest concerns relate to a fuel supply arrangement between August 26 and the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs.

Amupanda alleged that the government was overcharged for fuel supplied to the ministry and has called for an investigation into the transaction.

Amupanda also questioned August 26's procurement processes, alleging that several intermediaries are involved in its supply chain.

He further raised security concerns over the use of a Botswana-registered truck that delivers fuel to the Osona Military Base.

Amupanda questioned how a foreign truck was allowed into the military facility. 

"Are we saying that the Chief of the Defence Force is being undermined? This truck could just as well be delivering a bomb to Osona Base."

Amupanda assured that the AR supports the original mandate of August 26 but is concerned that individuals within the company may be using it for personal gain.

August 26 said an investigation into the allegations is underway.

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