TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is not an attack on government but a measure of progress in anti-corruption efforts. Last Tuesday, TI-Z disclosed that Zambia’s CPI score dropped by two points, from 39 in 2024 to 37 in 2025, indicating an increase in corruption activities. TI-Z attributed the drop to increased abuse of office by public officials, who were diverting public funds through strategic business interests and political supporters ahead of the 2026 elections. Later, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa questioned the rating, arguing that TI-Z’s concerns over weak enforcement and accountability in corruption cases had already been addressed through legal and structural reforms. Meanwhile, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Gilbert...