The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has closed its corruption investigations involving Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana, and Solicitor General Marshal Muchende.
The development was announced in Lusaka by ACC Director General Daphne Chabu during a media briefing.
Chabu said investigations found no evidence linking Muchende to bribery allegations. He had been under probe in 2024 over claims that he received US$500,000 from former Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) provisional liquidator Milingo Lungu.
“Allegations of abuse of authority and suspected bribery were thoroughly examined, but no evidence was established linking Mr Muchende to any corrupt transactions,” she said.
The Director General further disclosed that from January 2026 to date, the commission has received 143 reports, of which 72 are corruption-related and 71 are non-corruption related.
She added that currently no Cabinet Minister is under investigation.
Chabu also dismissed claims that the commission and other law enforcement agencies are selectively targeting individuals, particularly those aligned with the opposition.
She reaffirmed that the ACC remains committed to combating corruption professionally and impartially, regardless of who is involved.
When did the ACC not clear senior officials of a ruling government? Aren’t we just wasting our money on this institution? We could use such money to build a gold refining plant in Isoka or an ethanol plant in Mazabuka
Just because you didnt find any evidence does not mean its not there. Evidence will suddenly be found after upnd leaves office. Even during PF time no evidence was found against bowman, Bonanza and the like but look how evidence is being found now.
B4 elections they are blind. After change of government the cataracts dissappear kikikikikiki!
Evidence will be found after August 13, lets wait and see.
The available evidence will surely be used in later years