Fri, 10 Nov 2017 09:33:34 +0000 By Annie Zulu PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has asked the European Union (EU) to increase and build capacity in institutions charged with the responsibility to fight corruption. And the EU has offered an undisclosed substantial amount to Zambia towards the refugee crisis. Special assistant to the president for press and public relations Amos Chanda told journalists yesterday at State House that the EU delegation led by EU Ambassador Alessandro Mariani met President Lungu and discussed a wide range of bilateral relations. “President Lungu has appealed to the EU to help increase and build capacities in institutions such as the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Auditor General’s office, the police and all institutions that are tasked with the responsibility to investigate and prosecute, control graft and other vices,” Mr Chanda said. Mr Chanda said President Lungu told the diplomats that corruption was not fought by standing on an ant hill, shouting and making […]
