FORMER defence minister George Mpombo says the move to engage ZNS in the import and export of mealie meal demonstrates that the UPND has a topsy-turvy understanding of the functions of the security wing. And another former defence minister, Davies Chama, has wondered why government is concerned about stabilising the prices and availability of mealie meal in Congo when there is a crisis in the country. Last week, Defence Minister Ambrose Lufuma revealed the Zambia National Service Eagle branded mealie meal labeled “for export” was being imported from South Africa for purposes of exporting to Congo. But in an interview, Mpombo said the move to engage ZNS in the export business was a blunder. “Firstly this is a blunder of...

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