The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) have taken a significant step towards strengthening the fight against corruption by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing information sharing and improving investigative efficiency. The signing took place on Tuesday and marks a milestone in inter-agency cooperation.
ACC Director General Daphne Chabu highlighted the importance of the agreement, emphasizing that the MoU creates a solid framework for collaboration between the two bodies. “What you are witnessing here today is yet another step towards ensuring that criminals have no safe place to hide illicitly acquired assets,” Chabu remarked. She explained that the partnership would enable ACC and RTSA to work more closely in identifying suspicious corruption cases and securing critical information to support investigations.
This collaboration is expected to improve the speed and accuracy of corruption investigations involving road transport matters, including fraudulent issuance of licenses, vehicle registration irregularities, and other related offenses. By sharing data and intelligence, the two agencies aim to close loopholes that have previously allowed corrupt practices to persist unchecked.
The MoU also reinforces the government’s broader commitment to transparency and accountability across all sectors. Strengthening cooperation between ACC and RTSA is seen as a strategic move to ensure that corrupt activities, particularly those involving public resources and services, are effectively detected and prosecuted.
Both agencies have pledged to maintain regular communication, joint training programs, and coordinated operations to maximize the impact of their partnership.
This development signals a promising future in Zambia’s ongoing battle against corruption, sending a clear message that all institutions are united in promoting good governance and safeguarding public trust.