EASTERN Province Minister Peter Phiri has refuted claims by PF Milanzi MP Melesiana Phiri that she was harassed by UPND cadres in front of Katete District Commissioner Mallan Zimba. In a Facebook video that went viral on Tuesday, Phiri and Zimba are seen exchanging words after the alleged altercation with UPND cadres. A few minutes into the argument, the DC is seen standing up from his seat. Phiri claimed that UPND cadres threatened to beat her and showered her with insults in full view of Zimba. “Whatever has been written is true, that is my comment,” Phiri said when contacted to comment on the incident. However, the Eastern Province Minister told News Diggers in an interview that Phiri was not...

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