DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Gilbert Phiri says government endeavours to ensure that no one gets away with perpetrating corruption, even though the country’s resources are constrained. And Transparency International Chairperson Francois Valerian has noted that money acquired through corrupt means is usually hidden behind legal entities. Meanwhile, Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) Chapter president Priscilla Chansa has observed that Africa’s performance on the corruption perception index has continued to be poor for a long time. Speaking during the International Anti-Corruption Commission (IACC) Conference, Monday, Phiri said government had already demonstrated the will to fight graft by creating the economic and financial crimes court. “In terms of the role of government in fighting corruption, it’s quite clear, the government endeavours to...

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