Functions

The Anti-Corruption Commission is the main body tasked to combat corruption in Zambia. It is mandated to perform the following functions:-

  1. Prevent and take necessary and effective measures for the prevention of corruption in public and private bodies;
  2. Receive and investigate complaints of alleged or suspected corrupt practices, and subject to the directions of the Director of Public Prosecutions, prosecute those suspected of involvement in corruption;
  3. Investigate any conduct of any public officer which in the opinion of the Commission may be connected with or conducive to corrupt practices;
  4. Disseminate information on the socio-economic effects of corrupt practices, and enlist and foster public support against corrupt practices; and,
  5. Do such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the functions.

In order to effectively and efficiently perform these functions, the Commission has established five main departments namely: Investigations; Legal and Prosecutions; Corruption Prevention; Community Education, and; Finance and Administration.