CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says lack of a board at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) cannot prevent the institution from fighting corruption. On Tuesday, former Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) chapter president Sampa Kalungu called on President Hakainde Hichilema to expedite the process of appointing a new ACC board, saying the vacuum was harming the institution and raising suspicions about government’s commitment to fighting corruption. But commenting on that in an interview, Wednesday, Mweetwa said it was strange to hear assertions that without a board, the fight against corruption would be negatively affected because the board was not responsible for investigating, arresting or prosecuting suspects. “It’s encouraging to hear citizens get concerned about national affairs, but then it’s strange to hear...

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