Malawian Delegation Visits IG
Aug. 13, 2013
The Inspectorate of Government is hosting a delegation from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Malawi on a Study tour. The Head of the Delegation is the Assistant Director for Legal and Prosecution Mr David Nyamurandu. The other members of the delegation are; Mr. David Bandawe a Chief Legal and Prosecution Officer and Mr. Crispin Khunga also a Chief Legal and Prosecution Officer.
The objective of the study visit is to study the existing legal framework for fighting corruption, conducting investigations and prosecution of corruption cases as well as the operations of the anti-corruption agencies.
The delegation paid a courtesy call on the IGG and both Deputy IGGs on Monday 12th August 2013. They were able to discuss the functions and roles of the two institutions. SEC/IG, DEP, DRO and DOP attended the meeting.
During their stay, the delegation will visit DPP, PPDA, Ministry of Ethics and Integrity, Anti Corruption Court, CIID and also IG Jinja Regional Office.
About Anti Corruption Bureau of Malawi
In 1995, Parliament passed the Corrupt Practices Act No.18 of 1995. The Act under Section 4(1) establishes the Anti-Corruption Bureau, which is headed by a Director. The Director and the Deputy Director are both appointed by the President subject to confirmation by the Public Appointment Committee of Parliament. The Bureau began its full operations in 1998. The Anti-Corruption Bureau is an autonomous body.
On 16th April 2004 the Corrupt Practices Act was amended giving the ACB increased powers to carry out its work of controlling corruption in Malawi. The definition of corruption was widened to among other things, include offences for abuse of office and possession of unexplained wealth.
As a result of the amendment, the Act provides for the investigation of cases not only of corruption but for other offences that come to light during the course of investigating corruption. The Act also provides for protection of “whistle-blowers” which was absent in the original law.
Following the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in May 2004, an enhanced political will to tackle corruption became apparent. The incumbent President, His Excellency the State President of the Republic of Malawi, upon his inauguration declared “Zero Tolerance on Corruption.”