GOVERNMENT says the fight against corruption will continue to gain momentum in 2025 to ensure that national resources are protected and get to the rightful beneficiaries.
Speaking during an end of year media engagement in Choma District of Southern Province, Minister of Information and Media, Cornelius Mweetwa warned that the rule of law will not favour any offender in the fight against corruption in the country.Mr Mweetwa, who is also Chief Government Spokesperson, said that the government will continue to take matters before the courts of law for persecution of those who will be found wanting.He explained that the fight against corruption should not be misinterpreted as a political persecution, but rather as a fight that is meant to cleanse the public service of a vice that deprives development. “In this crusade, the government would like to tell the nation that there will be no sacred cow, and anybody involved in corruption in the past, or under the current government, the law will catch up with them,” Mr Mweetwa said.He noted that the agencies charged with the responsibility to fight corruption shall continue to foster asset recovery to ensure speedy recovery of national properties and resources that are deemed to be taken advantage of by some individuals.He added that President Hakainde Hichilema will remain steadfast in bringing development in 2025, and will not be derailed by any allegations where the fight against corruption is concerned. And the Minister called on the youths and women to actively participate in politics, saying it is key in the governance of the nation. Mr. Mweetwa noted that there has been a reduction in women and youth representation in governance due to the violence, cyber bullying and insults that had dominated political engagement, prior to the 2021 general elections.He however said government would like to see more women and youths take part in the decision making, especially now that the political environment is permissive and conducive for everyone.He also called on the opposition political parties to hold conventions in 2025 ahead of the 2026 general elections and choose leaders that will represent the party.”We need a strong opposition that will be able to offer checks and balances to the government,” he said.
