THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has maintained that Dr Ron Mwambwa was appointed by President Hakainde Hichilema to the Office of Auditor General by way of a press release on September 25, 2023. This is in a matter in which LAZ has petitioned the Constitutional Court, seeking an order that Dr Mwambwa immediately vacate the office of the Auditor General. LAZ argued that Dr Mwambwa’s appointment had not been ratified by the National Assembly as required by law since 2023. The Association, in a petition filed by Messrs Malisa and Partners Legal Practitioners, added that by virtue of being above the age of 60 years, the prescribed retirement age for the Auditor General, Dr Mwambwa remained disqualified for appointment...