TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) says President Hakainde Hichilema’s reluctance to suspend Solicitor General Marshal Muchende, who is undergoing investigations, shows that accountability is negotiable when it involves individuals in positions of influence. And TIZ says the firing of former Ministry of Health permanent secretary Christopher Simoonga is commendable, but such actions must be extended to other government officials accused of corruption. Meanwhile, TIZ says the Anti-Corruption Commission’s unwillingness to disclose names of ministers undergoing investigations brings into question government’s commitment towards the corruption fight. Speaking during the TIZ End of Year Briefing, Monday, (TI-Z) Chapter president Priscilla Chansa asked ACC to provide an update on how the Solicitor General’s investigations were going. “Despite these positive developments, certain unresolved issues continue...