THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday toured Stardy Mwale’s Simonga Farms which was recently forfeited to the state, housing over 420 cattle, 163 goats and various crops. ACC Acting Director General Monica Mwansa has expressed excitement about the farm, saying the ACC will not relent and will follow all properties suspected to be proceeds of crime. Recently, the High Court forfeited a farm belonging to the former Ministry of Defence permanent secretary to the state. In a recent judgement delivered by Justice Ian Mabbolobbolo on behalf of Justice Susan Wanjelani and Justice Vincent Siloka, the court stated that the ACC had established that Simonga Farm was tainted property and, therefore, liable for forfeiture to the state. “Based on our detailed analysis,...

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