ARUSHA (Tanzania), Aug 5 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE Director General of Tanzania’s Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), Crispin Chalamila, has stated that member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are committed to strengthening their cooperation in the fight against corruption, intending to protect regional resources and promote the well-being of their citizens.
Chalamila, who also serves as the Chairperson of the SADC Anti-Corruption Committee, made the remarks in Arusha, during the opening of a regional meeting of heads of anti-corruption agencies from SADC member countries, along with international partners supporting accountability efforts across Africa.
Speaking at the event, Chalamila said this year’s theme focuses on reflecting on the achievements and challenges of the past 20 years in the implementation of anti-corruption agendas, while laying a new foundation for the decades ahead.
The meeting is expected to discuss strategies for improving accountability systems, enhancing information sharing, and cooperating in cross-border corruption investigations.
PCCB aims to use the platform not only to exchange knowledge and strengthen international partnerships but also to add new momentum to Tanzania’s anti-corruption efforts and those of the entire SADC region.
Meanwhile, TANZANIAN Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said Tanzania has made significant progress in the region-wide fight against corruption, as it continues to negatively affect peace, weaken institutions.
The PM said here that the fight against corruption should be a continuous struggle since it hinders inclusive development among Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states.
Speaking today, August 4, 2025, in Arusha, during the official opening of a regional meeting of heads of anti-corruption agencies from SADC countries along with international accountability partners, Majaliwa emphasized that corruption remains one of the biggest obstacles to development and regional security.
“We must acknowledge that corruption is a security threat. It fuels transnational crime, human trafficking, terrorism, and undermines the foundations of the rule of law,” said the Prime Minister.
He further stressed that it is time for member states to move beyond policy statements and shift towards the practical implementation of concrete measures to bring about real change.
“We must move from policy to action—ensuring that high-level political commitments are translated into genuine reforms and measurable results,” Majaliwa emphasized.
The multi-day meeting has brought together heads of anti-corruption institutions from SADC member states and international organizations working in governance and accountability. Participants are discussing effective strategies for regional cooperation, information sharing, and cross-border investigations of corruption cases.
The Prime Minister urged the SADC community to strengthen solidarity and collaborate through concrete actions in the fight against corruption, ensuring that the region’s citizens benefit from their resources through good governance and accountable leadership. — NNN-DAILYNEWS
