RICHARD Nephew, the US Department of State Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption says transparency and access to information are key in identifying and fighting corruption. Speaking during a press briefing, Friday, Nephew observed that holding corrupt officials responsible before the law was crucial in rooting out corruption. He added that it was impossible to successfully fight corruption overnight. Richard NEPHEW: “Corruption will not be stopped overnight, but it can be prevented through action to hold criminals accountable and systematic reforms that; enhance transparency, particularly in public procurements, access to information, and assets declarations by public officials; empower robust media and civil society to conduct oversight; bolster strict accountability mechanisms. Zambians play a crucial role in the fight against corruption by demanding...