ZNBC board chairman Jack Kalala says allegations that he single-handedly appointed Maureen Nkandu as director general of the broadcasting corporation are false, stressing that “the system cannot allow that” Meanwhile, Ministry of Information Permanent Secretary Kennedy Kalunga says the ministry will only comment on the revocation of Nkandu’s appointment letter once it hears from the board. News Diggers has learnt that the ZNBC board appointed Nkandu as DG but the decision was reversed by the ministry because it had its own “preferred candidate”. “That story is very much true, the confusion is actually coming from the ministry and not ZNBC. A decision was made following all procedures. In fact, those who attended the meetings will tell you that the board...

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