GOVERNMENT says defence and security institutions in both Zambia and Tanzania must come up with effective strategies of fighting transnational crimes. In a statement, Monday, Ministry of Defence permanent secretary Maambo Hamaundu said human trafficking and smuggling were common in border areas. “The 3rd session of the Zambia – Tanzania Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) on Defence and Security has opened in Livingstone with the two nations committing to tackle threats of transnational crimes. Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Mr. Maambo Hamaundu has called on the two neighbouring countries to tackle the growing threat of human trafficking and smuggling on their common border. Speaking when he officially opened the Officials Meeting for the Joint Permanent Commission this morning in Livingstone, Mr....