FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s daughter Tasila yesterday broke down as she addressed the press on what she termed as the demonisation of her family by the state. But Southern African Network Against Corruption (SANAC) Executive Director Gregory Chifire says it is not in order for Tasila to complain about being tried in the media when she recently bolted from her civil defamation case against Diggers, rather than using the opportunity to clear her name. Meanwhile, acting chief government spokesperson Makozo Chikote says carrying out an investigation does not amount to demonising. Tasila, who spoke on behalf of the former first family at a press briefing held at her father’s residence, Tuesday, said the recent past had been hard for the...

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