THE Auditor General’s report on the accounts of parastatal bodies and other statutory institutions for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 has revealed financial irregularities amounting to over K3 billion and US$36 million. On the other hand, the Auditor General’s report on the audit of accounts of Local Authorities for the same period has revealed irregularities amounting to over K2 billion. The report on parastatal bodies and other statutory institutions has revealed that the Electoral Commission of Zambia signed several contracts for procurement of various goods, works and services in amounts totalling US$26,850,810 which were not in compliance with the Public Procurement Act and Procurement Regulations. It has further observed a questionable purchase price for Mushe Milling Limited at...