Blow the whistle
AgriBank reminds the public about its anonymous whistleblower platform.In a media release issued by PRO Fillemon Nangonya, he said that the bank regards ethical business behaviour as the responsibility of all the bank’s staff.
“Such ethical behaviour is reflected not only in our relationships with each other as employees, but also with our customers, suppliers, shareholder, and other stakeholders. Agribank’s Code of Ethics and related corporate policies are the guiding principles for dealing ethically at all levels of business.”
He said that in light of this, in 2021, Agribank introduced an anonymous whistleblower platform to serve as a tool where unethical, corrupt or fraudulent activities can be reported by staff, members of the public as well as other stakeholders.
“The public is reminded about the existence of the whistleblower platform, which is now available on the bank’s website. The whistleblower platform is intended to provide ease in reporting concerns and/or wrongdoings and further encourage all stakeholders to raise concerns with Agribank rather than reporting such concerns through other channels.”
Fraud, bribery, corruption, theft and receipt of facilitation payments; Failure to comply with laws such as the anti-money laundering requirements; Misuse of company property and damage to company property and other unethical conducts can be reported via www.agribank.com.na
“Users of the bank’s whistleblowing reporting platform must act in good faith and are encouraged not to make false accusations when reporting any concerns,” he said.
Whistleblowers may choose to remain anonymous or provide their identity, but a person’s identity will always be protected.
In conclusion: “All reports of unfounded accusations, especially those aimed at tarnishing the image or brand of the Bank will be reported to the relevant authorities.”