Africa-Press – Namibia. The graft-fighting body, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), has been allocated N$116 million for the 2025/26 financial year.
Motivating the ACC’s budgetary allocation in the National Assembly on Monday, speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said during the 2024/2025 financial year, the ACC was allocated N$106 million. This included operational and development budgets, as stated in the mid-year budget review.
She added that N$104 million is allocated for operational activities, while N$13 million is earmarked for capital development.
The operational budget is spread across the commission’s six divisions: the office of the director general, administration, investigations, public education and corruption prevention, security and risk management services, and performance improvement.
The investigation has been allocated the second largest budget, with N$41 million, of which N$36 million is for remuneration and related expenditures.
“In this regard, it should be noted that the commission has only five regional offices and investigating officers are required to travel to the remaining regions whenever the need arises,” said the speaker.
She said N$2.5 million is earmarked for contractual obligations in respect of the upgrade and maintenance of investigative software licensing and annual fees.
In addition, N$1.5 million will cater for acquiring specialised expertise and skills for complex investigations.
The biggest chunk of the ACC budget, N$46 million, is allocated to administration, of which N$13 million is earmarked for remuneration and related expenditure.
“Allow me to remind this august House that corruption impacts negatively on investor confidence, economic growth and development, infrastructure development and healthcare, to mention but a few.
“In view of the aforementioned, it remains crucial to improve the budget allocation of the Anti-Corruption Commission to enable it to perform its entrusted responsibilities and mandate,” Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said, while calling on the House to support the vote.
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