RENOWNED Lusaka businessman of Italian descent, Diego Casili, says he has been a close friend of President Hakainde Hichilema for many years and he has no state capture plans. And Casili who is a member of the Business Council Covid-19 Emergency Taskforce (BCCET) says the selection of private sector leaders who recently met President Hakainde Hichilema at State House was exclusive to paid-up members. Casili, the owner of East Park and Lewanika mall among other businesses has been accused of patronising the President with intent to secure government contracts. Other critics have likened his close association with State House to that of Valden Findlay during Edgar Lungu’s regime. But Casili has explained that his friendship with the President is not...