Tue, 22 Nov 2016 11:00:09 +0000 GOVERNMENT must strengthen the criminal justice system to prosecute serious crimes like theft by servant to safeguard public resources and help the country turn around the economy, says Patriots for Economic Progress president Enock Tembo. Mr Tembo said strong measures are needed to deter individuals who are taking advantage of the weak system to pocket public resources at the expense of national development “This has resulted in pilferage being the largest cost to businesses in Zambia because people know that if they are caught stealing, the most that will happen to them is to lose their jobs and maybe spend a few days in police cells without jail time. “Once the criminal justice system is strengthen and action taken promptly, this country will develop because the resources would be put to good use,” he said. He said if all offenders were sent to prison, even for a few […]
Criminal justice system in Zambia needs strengthening – NGO
