GOVERNMENT says it will leave it to the ACC to conclude investigations into alleged corruption in the Zambia Army and Ministry of Defence, adding that it would be folly to defend the transactions at this point. Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the new dawn government has no collective agenda to be corrupt, and if any individuals are involved, they are on their own. Yesterday, News Diggers reported that the Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating the Zambia Army and Ministry of Defence for corruption and money laundering over a payment of US$5.3 million made to a Kenyan company. The Ministry of Defence gave a contract worth US$21 million to DLS International Group Limited of Kenya to supply equipment and upgrade Maina...

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