CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has questioned Transparency International Zambia’s (TI-Z) latest corruption index rating for the country. Mweetwa argues that TI-Z concerns over weak enforcement and accountability in corruption cases have already been addressed through legal and structural reforms, citing the establishment of the Financial and Economic Crimes Court and improved performance by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and prosecutors. On Tuesday, TI-Z said Zambia’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) score had dropped by two points, from 39 in 2024 to 37 in 2025, indicating an increase in corruption activities. Speaking during a media briefing, Wednesday, Mweetwa said government disagreed with the ratings and was open to dialogue with TI-Z and other partners over the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index to clarify...
