THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says the responsibility of preventing corruption does not rest on one institution, as collective efforts are needed to end the vice. Speaking when the Commission handed over corruption prevention initiatives and integrity promotion tools to the Copperbelt administration, ACC Regional Manager Chola Kasongo said corruption continued to undermine national development by diverting scarce resources and eroding public trust. “The fight against corruption is not only about investigating and prosecuting offenders. It is equally about putting in place effective systems, controls and safeguards that reduce opportunities for corruption and promote ethical conduct in public institutions. Corruption continues to undermine national development by diverting scarce resources, reducing public confidence in institutions and limiting the ability of government to...




