FORMER energy minister David Mabumba says under his time, he never had powers to cancel contracts, saying those privileges were vested in the permanent secretary. Energy Minister Peter Kapala last month cancelled a contract that he had awarded to Devon Oil and Glencore Energy of UK for the supply of fuel that had been offered at a landed wholesale price of K19.50 per litre, representing a K1.90 discount below the ERB regulated price. The minister cancelled the contract on grounds that Devon Oil did not meet the condition to deliver the fuel before the end of September. But on Friday, Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba said the minister had powers in special cases of emergencies to recommend an...