FORMER Ministry of Health permanent secretary Dr Kennedy Malama and five others yesterday appeared in court facing various charges. The five co-accused persons include Dr Francis Bwalya, Dr Muzaza Nthele, Rebecca Njobvu, Dr Maxmillian Bweupe, and Wilson Lungu. The sextet was appearing in court for the alleged wilful failure to comply with applicable law and procedure during procurement of 50 ambulances for the Ministry of Health. In count one it is alleged that Dr Malama on dates unknown but between August 1, 2017 and December 31, 2018 being permanent secretary for administration at the ministry of health jointly and whilst acting together with other person’s unknown did wilfully fail to comply with applicable procedure or guidelines relating to procurement by...