Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:49:30 +0000 The decision by government to repossess diplomatic passports from recalled Zambian workers in foreign missions is unfair, a clergyman in Northern Province has said. In an interview with Daily Nation, Pastor Joseph Chishimba said he was hopeful that the withdrawals of diplomatic passports were not meant to punish the recalled diplomats. He said although those passports were state properties and the government could withdraw them whenever they wanted, but they had to give reasons to avoid speculation. Pastor Chishimba said the people of Zambia had a right to speculate whenever they were not clear on certain issues, adding that Home Affairs Minister Edgar Lungu must clearly explain the reason why government had decided to withdraw diplomatic passports from ex ministers and clergymen among others. He said although it was a long process to be cleared in other countries, it was also important to explain certain issues before they were […]
