PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s observation that quasi-government institutions are extravagant in their spending is an understatement. There is a bigger problem in quasi-government institutions than just wastage of public funds. PRESIDENT HICHILEMA: “This government wants change! Quasi-government institutions you are owned by the people of Zambia, you forget, I see your board resolutions, I see the decisions you make to buy luxurious cars, aikona no! That VX can be replaced with an investment in your area which will create 100 jobs. I am not saying walk to the office, get me right. We are all accountable collectively.” This is absolutely correct, but that’s not the full summary of the problem. Apart from employing their relatives and their friends’ children, most heads...

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