US AMBASSADOR HIGHLIGHTS CORRUPTION CONCERNS IN ZAMBIA
…..Corruption – A Barrier to US Business in Zambia
The American Ambassador’s statement in the News Diggers of Sunday 21st December 2025 suggests that corruption might be a significant obstacle for American companies attempting to do business in Zambia. This implies that Zambia’s bureaucratic processes may be prone to corruption, making it tough for companies to navigate without engaging in unethical practices.
American companies are held to strict standards under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which prohibits bribery of foreign officials. If they engage in corruption, they face severe penalties, including fines and sanctions. The ambassador’s statement could be seen as a nod to the integrity of American companies operating internationally.
Corruption can indeed hinder business growth and economic development. The US has been actively working to combat corruption globally, imposing sanctions on individuals and entities involved in corrupt activities.
Francis Chipili
Business and Political Analyst
Do you think the corruption has just started in the last four years of UPND or it has been there in the last 60 years? If anything under UPND it has reduced and had the previous administration continued, it could have been much worse. Them they were no longer stealing but eating with full authority, ubomba mwibala alya mwibala.
When an Article has phrases in it like: “….implies….could be seen as….”, it becomes a Kachepa Article and Rumourgate. No substance. You know it, I know it.
Trump just want all deals to favour him. Mineral’s are for Zambians not politicians. It is safer in the ground see no to them. Besides, they did they talk about don’t often trickle to common people. Minerals are more valuable than aid. You can gain 100 times more from minerals and with Sid you just lose dignity. Say No to such deals. Only very few will die. Saying yes will result in many disadvantaged for centuries to come!!
A plane was given to Trump and in my eyes that is corruption. Now you want to lecture us about corruption? Put your house in order first.