TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) says public resources used by President Hakainde Hichilema during the campaign period must be strictly for state duties not partisan rallies. TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says ECZ’s clarification that President Hichilema will not be required to follow the presidential campaign timetable raises governance concerns over the use of public resources. In a statement, Tuesday, Nyambe said the distinction between official government functions and campaign activities must remain clear throughout the election period. “TI-Z has noted the recent clarification by the ECZ that President Hakainde Hichilema, in his capacity as Head of State, will not be required to follow the presidential campaign timetable, as his official engagements are governed by existing laws governing the Office of...

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