PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated his disdain for corruption with a clear roadmap on how his administration is going to tackle the scourge.Mr Hichilema has made corruption one of his key priorities as his UPND takes control of the reins of government.We welcome his resolve to fight corruption while at the same time ensuring that the law is followed to the letter.It is one thing to state that you would fight corruption without ensuring that the legal framework is aligned with your aspirations.Speaking at the official opening of Parliament in Lusaka yesterday, Mr Hichilema said Government will introduce mechanisms to fast-tract recovery of stolen assets and prosecution of corruption cases.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.He said his administration would wage war on corruption and not spare any expense to ensure that perpetrators were made to account for […]
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