THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has seized former gender minister Elizabeth Phiri’s property in Chongwe’s Silverest area which was originally earmarked for the construction of a government clinic. Addressing the media, Wednesday, ACC spokesperson Queen Chibwe said the commission decided to seize the property because it was corruptly acquired by Phiri. She added that the seizure was part of the investigation that the commission was currently carrying out. “I wish to confirm that the Anti-Corruption Commission has seized this property here in Silverest area of Chongwe district. This is property belonging to the former gender minister Mrs Elizabeth Phiri. The Commission seized it in line with the laws we used to seize any property that we feel was illegally and corruptly...

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