The Erongo Region has inaugurated the first Anti-Corruption Stakeholders Forum aimed at fighting corruption.

The forum, chaired by Erongo Governor Neville Andre, is part of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan for 2021 to 2025.

The Head of Public Education and Corruption Prevention says the ACC has identified structures, which include regional forums, as key to closing loopholes in various sectors.

The Anti-Corruption Commission has cleared former City of Windhoek Councillor Desiree Davids of corruptly misusing her position on the council to fast-track her application for an erf in Windhoek’s Rocky Crest residential area.

Dawids was further accused of making use of officials from the Office of the Mayor and its letterhead to give the impression that the application was sanctioned by the Mayor’s office.