TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) says it is deeply concerned about the resurgence of cadreism and political violence linked to UPND members, following the Chingola incident where President Hakainde Hichilema was stoned. TI-Z Acting Executive Director Raymond Mutale says the police should take firm, impartial and swift action against those involved, regardless of political affiliation. In a statement, Mutale called for decisive disciplinary measures against perpetrators, saying political violence endangered democracy. “Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) is deeply concerned about the resurgence of cadreism and political violence linked to members of the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), particularly in the aftermath of the recent Chiwempala incident in which the Republican President was stoned. While concerns around the President’s security are...

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