CHIMWEMWE MWALE, Lusaka
PRESIDENT Lungu has told diplomats that Zambia values the principle of separation of powers and that the decision by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to take over assets of The Post Newspapers Limited is an independent action to recover tax debt in accordance with the statutory body’s mandate.
And President Lungu says Government has taken measures to ensure that a peaceful environment prevails for all political parties to carry out campaigns without fear or intimidation.
President Lungu said judicial proceedings concerning ZRA and The Post Newspapers are not new as the matter dates as far back as 2009 and that it cannot be stayed because of elections.
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