{"id":86679,"date":"2026-04-14T10:25:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/fighting-corruption-are-the-big-fish-untouchable"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:23:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:23:25","slug":"fighting-corruption-are-the-big-fish-untouchable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/fighting-corruption-are-the-big-fish-untouchable","title":{"rendered":"FIGHTING CORRUPTION: ARE THE \u201cBIG FISH\u201d UNTOUCHABLE?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Frustration boiled over during a recent parliamentary workshop, as Members of Parliament openly questioned whether the country\u2019s fight against corruption is producing meaningful results or merely creating the illusion of action.<\/b><\/p>\n

Held at the Happy Valley Hotel, the International Instruments Ratification Workshop became a platform for lawmakers to air deep concerns about the effectiveness of ongoing anti-corruption efforts. MPs expressed disappointment, arguing that despite the allocation of resources and institutional support, there has been little visible progress in holding those implicated in major scandals accountable.<\/p>\n

\u201cBig Fish\u201d Still Elusive<\/b><\/p>\n

A recurring theme among legislators was the perception that high-profile individuals linked to corruption cases continue to evade justice. This has raised doubts about whether the current strategy is capable of tackling entrenched corruption at the highest levels.<\/p>\n

Somntongo MP Sandile Nxumalo did not mince his words, stating that the situation shows little sign of improvement\u2014even after efforts to strengthen the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) through international expertise. He referenced the involvement of former ACC Commissioner Advocate Thanda Mngwengwe, who was brought in from South Africa to help reinforce the institution.<\/p>\n

Institutional Overlaps Questioned<\/b><\/p>\n

Concerns were also raised about possible overlaps in mandates between key institutions. Hhukwini MP Alec Lushaba questioned whether the roles of the Anti-Corruption Commission and the Human Rights Commission might be clashing, potentially weakening the overall fight against corruption.<\/p>\n

This institutional ambiguity, MPs suggested, could be contributing to inefficiencies and delays in addressing corruption cases, particularly those involving influential figures.<\/p>\n

Slow Pace Raises Doubts<\/b><\/p>\n

Echoing similar sentiments, MP Tsembeni Magongo described the pace of the anti-corruption drive as \u201cvery slow,\u201d raising concerns about whether procedural requirements\u2014such as the ratification of international instruments\u2014could be hindering progress.<\/p>\n

While international frameworks are meant to strengthen governance and accountability, some MPs fear that bureaucratic processes may be delaying urgent action on the ground.<\/p>\n

Questions Over Capacity and Strategy<\/b><\/p>\n

At the heart of the debate is a broader question: Is the Anti-Corruption Commission adequately equipped\u2014both in authority and resources\u2014to win the fight?<\/p>\n

Lawmakers suggested that without visible outcomes, particularly the prosecution of high-level offenders, public confidence in the system may continue to erode. The perception that only \u201csmall fish\u201d are being caught risks undermining the credibility of institutions tasked with safeguarding integrity.<\/p>\n

A Fight at a Crossroads<\/b><\/p>\n

As the debate intensifies, it is clear that the fight against corruption in Eswatini stands at a critical juncture. For many MPs, the issue is no longer just about commitment\u2014but about results.<\/p>\n

Whether through institutional reform, clearer mandates, or a more aggressive enforcement strategy, legislators appear united in one demand: a fight against corruption that delivers justice not only in principle, but in practice.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Eswatini<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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