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Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Gilbert Phiri, has emphasized that prosecuting corruption cases should not be misconstrued as a political vendetta.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 2024 Anti-Corruption Conference in Kitwe on Wednesday, Phiri declared that no one would be spared in the fight against graft.
“There will be no compromise. We will ruthlessly fight corruption regardless of who is involved,” Phiri said.
He added, “We have no apologies to make for fighting corruption because the scourge is detrimental to the country’s development.”
Phiri dismissed claims that the anti-corruption fight was politically motivated, stating that such views are baseless.
He noted that corruption was not a victimless crime, as its victims were the Zambian people.
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“All wrongdoers will be pursued regardless of their status. The fight against corruption should not be viewed through a political lens,” he said, adding that the campaign aims to secure a brighter future for the next generation.
Phiri also called for national consensus in the fight against corruption, stressing that while the battle takes time, unity remains critical.
Meanwhile, Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Executive Director Clement Kapalu expressed concern over rising illicit financial flows.
“The focus should be on preventing and detecting illicit financial flows rather than just reporting losses,” Kapalu said.
He highlighted the mining sector as particularly vulnerable, noting that even well-established companies were often involved in such activities.
Kapalu called on civil society to advocate for laws aimed at preventing illicit financial flows, emphasizing the need for proactive measures in combating the issue.
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