A NATIONAL Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) investment officer for real estate has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Court that former president Edgar Lungu’s economic advisor Hibeene Mwiinga purchased a flat in Ibex Hill at over K1.5 million. Andrew Mecha was testifying in a matter in which Mwiinga, his wife Mercy Musanje, and their son, Hakaantu are facing 72 corruption-related charges. The trio is also jointly charged with Hichikay Farm Limited. When the matter came up for commencement of trial before magistrate Irene Wishimanga, Mecha testified that Mwiinga paid for the property in three installments. “NAPSA as per its mandate collects contributions from members of the public for purposes of paying the benefits when they are due. Before the benefits...

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