Corruption fight not lost-Haimbe
Sharon Kunda-Justice Minister MULAMBO HAIMBE says the fight against corruption has NOT been lost, as assumed by some sections of society.
Mr. HAIMBE says corruption and financial crime cases that commenced are still ongoing and that it would therefore be premature to assume that the fight against corruption has been lost.
Speaking when he addressed the Media in LUSAKA , the Justice Minister said the Courts have shown that they operate independently with the recent court decisions such as the reinstating of seized property to Kabushi Member of Parliament BOWMAN LUSAMBO.
Mr. HAIMBE noted that it is also an indication that the accused persons will receive fair trials before the courts.
He said what the country has seen are temporary decisions and that does NOT mean that the accused persons have been acquitted.
Mr. HAIMBE also said it is wrong to assume that law enforcement agencies are ill prepared to handle investigations as financial crime matters are complicated and need to be given diligence in handling them.
And the Justice Minister reiterated that Government remains committed to judicial reforms and that this will be anchored on the rule of law.
Mr. HAIMBE said judicial reforms will always be driven by the Judiciary itself and that that the Judiciary is equal to that task.
Meanwhile, Mr. HAIMBE has dissolved the Board of the National Prosecutions Authority with immediate effect.