CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says President Hakainde Hichilema holds the view that it’s unfair to accord a former president benefits because such persons have opportunities to put their lives in order when in office. In an interview, Mweetwa said it would be absurd for a former president to continue enjoying their benefits after returning to active politics as there was a chance of being re-elected, “no matter how remote it is”. “First of all, there is no one who gets terminal benefits when they are still in active employment. Meaning if you return to active politics you have a chance of being re-employed. So, how can you think that you should get a retirement package and still re-apply for...

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