Nairobi:The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to explore methods to encourage public reporting of corruption as part of its strategy to enhance citizen involvement in combating the crime, according to the commission's new director-general, Bryan Eiseb.

According to NAMPA, Eiseb highlighted the importance of building public trust and motivating citizens to report corrupt practices, drawing from his experience with the Namibian Police Force, where an informers' fund was utilized to reward individuals who reported crimes in good faith.

Eiseb emphasized that incentivizing the public could be a crucial tool in increasing both confidence and participation in fighting corruption. He described corruption as a socio-economic crime that undermines public trust and diverts resources meant for national development.

He further pointed out that corruption not only deprives the most vulnerable members of society of essential services but also erodes the core of society by entrenching inequality and undermining confidence in democracy. Eiseb called for collective responsibility in combating corruption, warning that it flourishes in silence and fragmentation when the burden is left to a single institution.

Eiseb concluded by stressing the importance of a unified commitment from all Namibians and those residing in the country to effectively tackle corruption.