Education official charged over 2 million kwacha corruption in Zambia
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Diggers
Zambia’s anti-corruption commission has arrested and charged Titus Mbewe, secretary of the Chama District Education Board, over alleged practices involving more than 2 million kwacha. While working in Mkushi, he allegedly authorised payments before maize and beans were delivered, according to the commission.
Zambia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has charged Titus Mbewe, secretary of the Chama District Education Board, over alleged corruption involving more than 2 million kwacha. The allegations relate to payments authorised when he headed the Mkushi District Education Board, according to ACC communications officer Joseph Mwenya.
Mbewe allegedly facilitated the payment of 1.4 million kwacha to Frelun Commodities for the supply of white maize, as well as more than 1 million kwacha to Ichikwanka Multi-Purpose Cooperative for dried beans. He allegedly authorised full payment before the goods were delivered and approved by the Mkushi board secretary.
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