Out of 127 investigations received by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), only 12 have been finalised in court, according to its annual report for 2024/25 tabled in the National Assembly last week.
The ACC operates under the Anti-Corruption Act No 8 of 2003, as amended.
According to the report, of the 127 investigations, 50 were declined and 10 referred to other institutions for action.
In terms of court outcomes, 12 cases were finalised: seven convictions, four acquittals and one withdrawal.
“The prosecutor general (PG) received 822 cases submitted since 2006: 596 prosecuted, 415 finalised in court (256 convictions, 159 acquittals/withdrawals), 183 pending, 107 declined, five referred to the police and 114 awaiting PG decisions,” reads the report.
A total of 24 cases were submitted to the PG this year, with a backlog of 23: two are in court, two were referred back and 20 are awaiting PG decisions.
As per process, the ACC investigates corruption allegations, submits cases to the PG, attends court proceedings and provides evidence/testimony in court.
Most of the reported corruption cases are abuse of power (45%), bribery, abuse of public resources and tender and recruitment irregularities.
According to the report, the ACC head office in Windhoek received 73 cases (57%), the Oshana region 16 (13%), the Erongo region 15 (12%), the northeast of the country 14 (11%) and the Otjozondjupa region 9 (7%).
A total of N$81.69 million was appropriated, of which 91% was spent on personnel, goods and services, transfers and capital assets.
“The 2024/25 reporting period highlights the ACC’s comprehensive efforts in preventing and combating corruption, promoting ethical behaviour, investigating allegations of corrupt practices, enhancing institutional capacity and engaging both local and international stakeholders,” reads the report.
Key achievements, the report adds, include broad public education and awareness campaigns, targeted training, successful case investigations, strategic collaborations and continuous institutional development and reform.
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