SOUTHERN African Network Against Corruption (SANAC) Executive Director Gregory Chifire says the acquittal of former president Edgar Lungu’s Economic Advisor Hibeene Mwiinga should serve as an opportunity for reflection on how corruption cases are pursued. On Friday, the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court acquitted Mwiinga, his son Hakaantu and wife, Mercy Munsanje, in a matter in which they were facing 72 corruption-related charges. Commenting on this in an interview, Saturday, Chifire said for the fight against corruption to be effective, law enforcement agencies must ensure thorough investigations, strong evidence and credible prosecution strategies. “The recent acquittal of former President Edgar Lungu’s economic advisor, Hibeene Mwiinga, along with his wife and son, on 71 counts of corruption-related allegations raises monumental challenges regarding the...
