THREE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN CUSTODY OVER ALLEGED PLOT TO INTERFERE WITH ELECTIONS
By Darius Choonya
Zambian authorities have detained three government officials accused of allegedly assisting individuals to interfere with the August 13, 2026 General Election.
The three are alleged to have been involved in a plot to destabilise the country ahead of the polls and to have provided technical services aimed at disrupting the electoral system.
Speaking during a press briefing, Permanent Secretary of Home Affairs and Internal Security Dickson Matembo said the names of the three former government officials would be disclosed once investigations are concluded.
Meanwhile, the State has invited Mr Japhen Mwakalombe, Mr Mwila Kakana and Mr Sensho Banda to assist with ongoing investigations.
Mr Matembo said the three were found in possession of a substantial amount of money, estimated at more than K7.3 million, whose source and intended purpose have yet to be established.
And Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says the government is on high alert and will not allow anyone to disrupt the peace the country is enjoying.