GOVERNMENT DISMISSES CLAIMS OF PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT ON EU, UK VISA REFUNDS
Lusaka – May 30, 2025 — The Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson, Hon. Cornelius Mweetwa, MP, has categorically dismissed social media claims that President Hakainde Hichilema made statements or took a position demanding visa application fee refunds from the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) for rejected Zambian applicants.
Speaking during a government-media engagement held earlier today, Hon. Mweetwa described the viral reports as false and misleading, urging the public to exercise caution and verify information through official and credible channels before accepting it as fact.
“At no time has the President or any government official issued a demand for visa refunds from either the European Union or the United Kingdom,” Mr. Mweetwa clarified. “These are unfounded social media allegations with no basis in truth.”
The minister stressed the importance of responsible information sharing, especially in the digital age, and warned against the dangers of misinformation that can strain international relations.
He further reiterated the government’s commitment to maintaining strong and respectful diplomatic relations with all international partners.
“The government of the Republic of Zambia values its engagements with global partners, including the EU and the UK, and remains dedicated to fostering cooperation and mutual respect in all its international dealings,” Mr. Mweetwa said.
© UPND Media Team
Uko…AI and the destructive villians who cant sleep until they bring a good man down…
Follow the “foot print”. You will find that the perps are central and the loudest people chanting against the “cyber act”. If they can go this far…no telling what they do or say to smear people.
ZAMBIANS OF ILLUSSIVE CHARACTER MUST NEVER BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO RULE THIS COUNTRY.
THEIR MAIN AIM IS TO JUST GET INTO GOVERNMENT AND PLUNDER BIG TIME.
WE SAW WHAT THEY DID WHEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY, WE SAW HOW IN TEN YEARS, THEY COLLAPSED THE GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS AND ECONOMY.
WE ALSO SAW HOW WEALTHY EVEN THE IMPOVERISHED BECAME AND HOW THEY BECAME POMPOUS AND CHANGED DRINKING PLACES FROM TARVENS TO GRAND DADDYS AND OTHERS.
WE SAW HOW TRUNKS OF MONEY WERE MOVING IN CAR BOOTS.
WE ALSO SAW HOW TAX EVASION BECAME RAMPANT.
THE WILL NOT TELL YOU HOW ALL THESE ARE NOW A THING OF THE PAST AND WILL CREATE LIES IN ORDER TO TARNISH THE NAME OF THE CURRENT GOVERNMENT.
THIS CURRENT GOVERNMENT IS DOING VERY WELL IN ALL AREAS AND THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT.
Who crafted the video?
The weakest point in fighting cyber crime is lack of follow ups. This creature is supposed to be tracked and brought to book. Can someone make such an international accusation and get away?
Awe nayimwe follow up this quacker!