HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu has expressed concern over the continued abuse of energy drinks by members of the public. And Drug Enforcement Commission Director General Nason Banda says the commission wants to holistically deal with the problem of junkies so that the situation does not “explode” before its eyes. Meanwhile, UN Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali says drug abuse globally has progressed from “bad to worse”. Speaking during the commemoration of the 2023 World Drug Day in Lusaka, Mwiimbu urged DEC and other wings of government to take an interest in the usage of energy drinks in the country. “I have noted and received reports pertaining to the abuse of energy drinks that are not regulated in...

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