Africa-Press – Eswatini. Limkokwing University of Creative Technology student, Mbali Kunene, who is studying Business Management, has proposed an innovative solution to corruption: an app that allows people to report corrupt practices anonymously.
She said the app would also discourage wrongdoing, as potential offenders would fear that someone could report them, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
The proposal was made during the International Anti‐Corruption Day commemoration held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Ezulwini.
The event, funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and organised by the Anti‐Corruption Commission in partnership with the Ministry of Justice, brought together youth, tertiary students, and learners from Jabulile School and St Marks Primary School.
The day was held under the theme “Uniting With Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.”
During the discussions, students, teachers and other participants shared insights on what drives corruption. St Marks Primary School teacher Neliswa Shabalala said, “The longing to not be left behind makes people engage in corruption.” Limkokwing Student Representative President, Sithandokuhle Mhlongo, observed, “Corruption has become our culture,” while Sinethemba Ntfombitebusika Dlamini noted, “Lack of preventive measures drives people into corrupt practices.” Nontsikelelo Gama added “Corruption is caused by broken values at home.”
Speakers stressed that integrity both personal and collective is crucial in the fight against corruption. Citizens must learn to report wrongdoing, and building strong values at home and in schools is key. Kunene’s proposed app was praised as a practical tool that would make reporting simple, safe, and anonymous, enabling citizens to act without fear.
Similar initiatives have been successfully implemented in other countries. In Madagascar, a secure online platform allows citizens to report corruption anonymously. In Malawi, a mobile app developed with UNDP support enables real-time reporting of suspected corrupt acts. In Europe, GlobaLeaks powers public whistle-blowing platforms, providing a secure, anonymous reporting system across government institutions and municipalities.
The idea was commended by Jabu Phakathi, Director of the Anti-Corruption Commission, who said, “We admire the creativity of Limkokwing students. Young people can shape tomorrow’s integrity and this is exactly what the theme resonates with.”
The commemoration concluded with a call for collective action, urging citizens, particularly youth, to embrace integrity, utilize innovative tools like the proposed app, and work together to build a transparent and accountable society.
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