THE Solwezi Subordinate Court, Economic and Financial Crimes Division, has sentenced a former Solwezi Municipal Council officer to three months’ simple imprisonment and a K70,000 fine for corruption involving over K100,000. Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Head of Corporate Communications Joseph Mwenya says in July 2025, the Commission arrested Agnes Tapisha for contravening the Public Procurement Act. In a statement, Tuesday, Mwenya said the convict participated as a bidder through her business entity, Aggie General Dealers, in the council’s procurement of petunia flowers, cleaning materials and stationery. Mwenya said the conviction should serve as a deterrent to public officers who may be tempted to engage in unlawful practices during public procurement processes. “The Solwezi Subordinate Court, Economic and Financial Crimes Division, has...