DCEC's wish for autonomy granted :: Mmegi Online

Hailed for being swift in the recent publicised cases involving former ministers, Lefoko Moagi and Kefentse Mzwinila, the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has finally been granted its autonomy wish, Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe has revealed.

Speaking during the budget speech yesterday, Gaolathe announced that urgent steps are being taken to operationalise the independence of the graft-busting agency.

“Botswana’s transformation journey risks being undermined if we do not act decisively to address declining performance on the Global Corruption Perceptions Index. In parallel, the review and repeal of the Corruption and Economic Crime Law is underway and is expected to be finalised during the 2026–2027 financial year. These reforms will modernise enforcement powers, close legal and procedural gaps, and strengthen deterrence, thereby safeguarding institutional integrity and supporting Botswana’s path to high-income status,” Gaolathe disclosed.

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