By BARNABAS ZULU THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Authority (ZAMMSA) is facing another major crisis as its critical server, which hosts vital data on medical supplies, has crashed, following the launch of investigations into an array of corruption activities at the agency. This comes amid ongoing investigations into the authority’s handling of medical supplies, particularly regarding a controversial shipment of medicines from Egypt worth over US$65 million.ZAMMSA has been under intense scrutiny after reports emerged about a consignment of 61 trucks carrying medical supplies from Egypt, which was diverted and left stranded for months at a warehouse in Makeni. According to insiders, the delay in payment for the supplies has caused tensions with the Egyptian suppliers, who are demanding payment for the goods.The ZAMMSA Director General, Victor Nyasulu, has been suspended by the board as part of the investigations. However, sources within the agency have questioned the fairness of the suspension, suggesting that Mr. […]
Corruption crushes ZAMMSA computers
