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Anti-Corruption Bureau (Malawi)

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Anti-Corruption Bureau
Agency overview
Formed26 November 1997; 26 years ago (1997-11-26)
JurisdictionGovernment of Malawi
Statusactive
HeadquartersMulanje House, City Centre
Lilongwe
Malawi
Agency executives

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is a government department in Malawi that was established in 1997, with the mission of spearheading the fight against corruption through prevention, education, and law enforcement.[1] It aims at combating corruption in all its forms, and to promote integrity and good governance in Malawi.[2][1]

It was established during the presidency of Bakili Muluzi, who was a key figure in fighting against corruption in Malawi.[2]

History

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Origin and establishment

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The ACB was established in response to the need to combat corruption in Malawi, which was seen as a major obstacle to the country's development. The bureau was set up as an independent body, with the power to investigate and prosecute corruption cases. [2][3][4]

Achievements

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The ACB has achieved several successes in its fight against corruption, including the prosecution of high-profile cases and the recovery of stolen assets.[5] The bureau has also established a number of initiatives aimed at preventing corruption, such as the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and the Anti-Corruption Awareness Program.[6]

Vision and mission

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The vision of the agency is to create a corruption-free Malawi, where public resources are used for the benefit of all citizens. The mission is to spearhead the fight against corruption through prevention, education, and law enforcement.

Leadership

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The current Director General of the agency is Mr. Reyneck Matemba, who was appointed in 2020. The Deputy Director General is Mr. Christopher Tukula.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Malawi's Corruption Monitor Arrests Cabinet Minister, Two Other Officials over Fuel Deals". Voice of America. 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  2. ^ a b c "Anti-Corruption Bureau- Malawi | SAACON". www.saacon.org. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  3. ^ Munthali, Burnett (2024-06-06). "Martha Chizuma's Tenure at Malawi's Anti-Corruption Bureau: A Three-Year Retrospective Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  4. ^ "Malawi's anti-corruption chief leaves post – DW – 05/31/2024". dw.com. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  5. ^ "The Anti-Corruption Bureau – Creating a Corruption free Malawi". Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  6. ^ "The Anti-Corruption Bureau: Report - Introduction". www.sdnp.org.mw. Retrieved 2024-06-12.