CORRUPTION FAST TRACK COURTS COMING

…Govt to enhance graft fightBy SIMON MUNTEMBAGOVERNMENT will introduce mechanism to fast-tract recovery of stolen assets and prosecution of corruption cases, President Hakainde Hichilema has said.The President said specialised fast-track stolen assets recovery mechanisms and courts for corruption and economic crimes would be introduced in the fight against corruption.President Hichilema said his regime would wage war on corruption and not spare any expense to ensure that perpetrators were made to account for their impropriety.He said this yesterday during the official opening of the National Assembly under the theme, “Creating a united, prosperous and equitable Zambia: restoring economic growth and safeguarding livelihoods.”Mr Hichilema said to enhance transparency and accountability in the national affairs, his administration would review the policy and legal framework for oversight institutions to enable them to effectively fight economic crimes.He also said the UPND government would enact legislation on ethics and integrity for improved transparency and accountability.President Hichilema explained that his administration which […]