THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says prematurely discussing active investigations risks compromising evidence and violating the rights of individuals involved. Recently, ActionAid Zambia Country Director Faides Tembatemba urged the Commission to regularly update the public on the investigations and conclusions of high-profile cases. She noted that the ACC had issued fewer public statements on high-profile cases under the current UPND government compared to the PF government. But responding to that in a statement, Sunday, the ACC Corporate Communications unit said the Commission would not comment on cases that were already before court, as that would undermine the integrity of judicial proceedings. The Commission, however, said it would continue to provide timely comprehensive operational updates through media briefings, official press statements and...
