TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for firing Zambia’s deputy Ambassador to Ethiopia Tom Michelo, who allegedly swindled some Chinese investors of US$500,000. TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says such decisive action is critical in demonstrating that public office does not confer immunity from accountability. Michelo was recently recalled from the diplomatic mission and arrested by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) on Friday for allegedly abusing the authority of his office and swindling some Chinese investors out of US$500,000, a development State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka said vindicated President Hichilema’s “you are on your own” principle. In a statement, Monday, Nyambe stated that public confidence in governance was strengthened when citizens were able to see...