THOSE STEALING DRUGS WILL BE ARRESTED, SAYS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA
…Declares war on corruption
President Hakainde Hichilema has vowed that individuals involved in the theft of medicines from public hospitals or any form of corruption will face the full force of the law.
Reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to fighting corruption, the President noted that such acts divert critical resources away from key sectors such as healthcare and education.
Speaking during the commissioning of the Kafulafuta Water Supply System in Masaiti, Mpongwe District, President Hichilema described the theft of medical supplies as an inexcusable crime against the people of Zambia.
He revealed that Cabinet has classified the theft of drugs as an economic crime, ensuring such cases will now be handled through the fast-track Economic Crimes Court.
“Those stealing drugs from our hospitals will be put behind bars. Corruption robs us of the funds intended for free education for our children and the meal allowances they depend on,” President Hichilema said.
“We will not relent in our efforts to apprehend those who steal from the Zambian people.”
The Head of State also reiterated his government’s commitment to inclusive national development, stressing that the UPND New Dawn administration is determined to complete all ongoing infrastructure projects, including those inherited from previous administrations, to ensure maximum benefit to the citizens.
President Hichilema expressed satisfaction with the completion of the Kafulafuta Water Supply System, a project which had stalled due to the Patriotic Front government’s debt default. He noted that its resumption was only made possible after the government successfully restructured debt with China’s Exim Bank.
The newly commissioned water project will serve four districts: Luanshya, Masaiti, Ndola, and Mpongwe.
In addition, the President directed the Ministry of Agriculture to ensure that the dam connected to the project is fully utilised for irrigation purposes.
President Hichilema is currently undertaking a two-day working visit to the Copperbelt Province. His itinerary includes an inspection of the dewatering operations at 28 Shaft in Luanshya, as well as public engagements with residents of the area.
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Hakainde is now sounding like a parrot. He has been saying the same things over and over and over again. I am afraid voters have seen enough. It is all a bit too late now. His time is up. He should just go quietly with dignity. Let others that know what they are doing take over.
Reject tribalism, corruption and oppression.
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Where were you all this time?.. when you were approached countless times. Whilst your minister walks free after being in a scandle.
This is nonsense talk.
Being reactive than proactive. Infact, this isn’t new, could have been delt with 24 months ago. Bells rung, Whistles were blown BUT no action! Hhmm 33 meetings!?
Now it is fire fighting. This fire has grown big difficult to quench now. Let’s wait and see the arrests if any!
A wise man like me would say; “Closing the stable after the horses have bolted”.
Makes little sense though.
When? They have been stealing the drugs for decades. The past five years is just the tip of the iceberg.
Do you know the thieves? How can you say they will be arrested when you dont have a single suspect?. And if the police and investigators were working how could they fail to find the culprits when a casual investigation found a lot of pharmacies red-handed? Are Police conniving with the thieves? Criminals operate freely in Zambia
I heard that from you bwana president but you did nothing not until USA had to cut the funding the old warning resurrected and even now very is nothing you are going to do we can bet.
The problem is that the president can’t be everywhere otherwise people again will say Mr I know it all, it’s very rough for the president.
The main issue is taking out the abnormal thing that has become normal in Zambia now, the issue of people finding it hard to just work hard but stealing from the field has become normal in Zambia. Wi bomba mwi Bala alya mwi Bala, this is the biggest issue coz even those going to affect an arrest when they find food in the field they forget the mission