ACC Probes Two Corruption Cases at Health Ministry, Denies Passport Seizure Claims
By TUW
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed it is investigating two unrelated cases involving alleged corruption within the Ministry of Health and Social Services, one dating as far back as 2019 and another based on a recent report.
According to ACC spokesperson Josephina Nghituwamata, the 2019 case involves a tender and a consignment of medicine that were both confiscated by the Commission. “This matter has already been referred to the Office of the Prosecutor-General in accordance with Section 31 of the Anti-Corruption Act, 2003 (Act No. 8 of 2003),” she explained.
The second case, which was submitted more recently, remains in the preliminary phase of investigation.
Meanwhile, Nghituwamata has rejected media claims that the ACC ordered three individuals to surrender their passports in connection with a so-called N$600 million health tender scandal. “The Commission has not issued such an instruction to anyone regarding these investigations,” she stated.
The ACC has urged the public and media to exercise caution and verify facts before disseminating information on sensitive legal matters.
