Act 2003
Anti-Corruption Act, 2003 (Act 8 of 2003), as amended
Issued by Anti-Corruption Commission
Plain-English summary
Establishes the Anti-Corruption Commission (s 2) and creates corruption offences carrying up to N$500,000 and 25 years' imprisonment (s 49). Public officers must report gratification offers (s 48) and informers are shielded from civil, criminal and disciplinary action (s 52). Amended by the Anti-Corruption Amendment Act 10 of 2016, effective 25 October 2016.
Who it applies to
All industries
Topics
Employment & Whistleblowing Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report gratification offers to the Anti-Corruption Commission | Deadline On receiving or soliciting gratification | ACC | source | |
Section 48(1) requires a public officer offered or given gratification in breach of the Chapter to report it to their supervisor and the Commission; s 48(2) requires anyone who demanded, accepted or tried to obtain gratification to report it. Failure to report is an offence (s 48(3)). |
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