THE Consortium of CSOs on Governance has expressed concern over revelations that ZAMMSA procured essential drugs at inflated prices, saying this is not merely irresponsible but morally reprehensible. A forensic audit into suspected drug pilferage conducted by PwC revealed massive price inflation in medicines and medical supplies procured by the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency under the “mop-up” exercise, with some prices inflated by as much as 1,600 percent. The audit also implicated senior government officials in procedural irregularities, including alleged abuse of authority, rushed procurement and bypassing regulatory protocols. In a statement, Monday, CSOs representative Isaac Mwanza said the revelations contradicted President Hakainde Hichilema’s anti-corruption vision. “The Consortium of Civil Society Organisations on Governance expresses deep concern and...