Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:58:27 +0000 THE intriguing scandal surrounding the unfolding events at the Lusaka City Council (LCC) showing how some local authority officials have embraced illegality for personal aggrandisement must be firmly and swiftly dealt with. Currently, it is evident the Council finds itself in a highly compromised position because the status quo at the local authority has been tolerated, hence breeding a cabal of thieving individuals that sees nothing wrong engaging in corrupt activities. Revelations that the Chinese who are constructing a four-storey shopping mall in Kalundu registered their business with PACRA and that were given title to land before they legalised their stay in Zambia is not surprising. What explanation can PACRA, Ministry of Lands, Immigration Department and LCC give for allowing foreign nationals owning land before they are legally eligible? Much as these foreign nationals come into Zambia as investors, standard investment practice demands that they adhere to relevant investment […]
