LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s Vice President Jane Ansah has called for a stronger and more unified national commitment to defeating corruption, stressing that safeguarding integrity is central to restoring the dignity of every citizen.
Delivering remarks at the International Anti-Corruption Day commemoration held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, Ansah spoke on behalf of President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and highlighted that corruption must be confronted not only as a crime, but as a direct attack on human dignity.
She said this year’s theme—placing human dignity at the centre of anti-corruption efforts—resonates with a global push to involve young people in shaping ethical and accountable societies.
With more than 1.8 billion young people across the world, she said, empowering them to reject corruption is crucial for building countries anchored in honesty and fairness.
The Vice President reminded the gathering that every corrupt act deprives ordinary Malawians of essential services such as education, healthcare, and development opportunities.
She urged the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Ministry of Justice to revisit and reform practices in public institutions that compromise fairness and transparency.
Dr Ansah described corruption as a destructive force that weakens democracy, erodes public trust, and steals the future of the nation.
She reaffirmed government’s unwavering commitment to the Zero Tolerance Policy, promising continuous reforms to bolster the ACB’s autonomy, operational strength, and credibility.
Recognising the Bureau’s struggles in recent years, she commended its determination to uphold its independence despite pressures aimed at frustrating its work.
In her message to the nation, Dr Ansah encouraged collective responsibility in combating graft, urging citizens, religious groups, civil society, the media, and development stakeholders to rally behind efforts to build a corruption-free Malawi.
Responding to concerns raised during a panel session, she reminded Malawians that rejecting corruption requires individual bravery, especially when faced with direct temptation.
She encouraged citizens to use their mobile phones to record and report corrupt behaviours, noting that accountability cannot depend solely on the presence of officials or courts.
The Vice President closed her address by calling for courage, vigilance, and a renewed personal commitment from every Malawian to defend the country’s integrity and protect the dignity of its people.
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