Nalumango wants prosecutors to uphold rule of law, calls for enhanced collaboration in fighting crimes

Vice President Mutale Nalumango has urged prosecutors to avoid involvement in corruption but instead uphold the rule of law and serve justice.

Speaking at this year’s second annual prosecutors conference at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Nalumango emphasised the importance of inter-agency collaboration in combating financial crimes, gender-based violence, and environmental crimes.

Nalumango reaffirmed government’s commitment to fighting corruption, highlighted by increased budgetary allocations to the criminal justice system.

“Therefore, specialised anti-gender-based violence fast-track courts have also been established in all ten provinces to ensure timely justice for women and girls,” she said.

Additionally, the government had established a dedicated crimes court to expedite the disposal of corruption and financial crimes cases, she said.

Namibian Prosecutor General, Olyvia Imalwa, encouraged prosecutors to remain fearless in their fight against corruption, which transcends borders.

“Namibia will never forget how Zambia stood up for the liberation struggle for countries in the region,” Imalwa stated.

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She also called for greater unity among prosecutors in the SADC region to tackle sophisticated organized crime.

Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Gilbert Phiri, who launched the first-ever prosecutors’ code of conduct, stressed the need for collaboration in fighting crime.

“Through global alliances, we can make a tremendous impact in the fight against corruption,” he said.

Attorney-General, Mulilo Kabesha, urged prosecutors to strive for excellence in their roles, reiterating that justice was essential for upholding the rule of law.

“Without criminal justice, there is no rule of law,” Kabesha concluded.

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