2 August 2005
ZAMBIA'S economy cannot prosper without fighting corruption effectively, the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has said.
Interpreting this year's theme 'rebuilding our economy' ACC public relations manager Timothy Moono said in an interview yesterday at the show grounds that the commission had a major role to play by creating a conducive environment for development.
Mr Moono added that if people wanted the country to grow, they should build businesses based on accountability and integrity.
"Our economy could truly be built on a strong foundation if people join hands to fight the scourge," he said.
He said the country should fight corruption in order to attract investors from all over the world and thus bring about development.
He added that the fight against corruption should not be left to the ACC alone but people should join hands to combat the scourge.
"Our vision is to have a country with people who really want to see the country develop and move forward," he said.
Mr Moono noted that corruption led to poverty in that people, especially those in higher positions deprived the least in society.
He explained that there was need to have good examples of integrity and accountability from higher authorities and officers.
Mr Moono urged Government to bring investors who were genuine saying proper investment would make the economy grow and prosper.
Mr Moono described the response from members of the public at this year's show as overwhelming saying a lot of people had shown interest in the commission and wanted to participate in the fight against corruption.
The commission has instituted a programme called National Corruption Prevention policy, which would bring about internal vocal point persons within an organisation and engaged youths in many programmes to help in the fight against the scourge.
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