… As ACC arrests Chilufya, his former PS Akakulubelwa, and Honeybee directors over the US$17.9 million corruption scandal
By Scoop Reporter
THE Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested former Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya, together with former Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Caroline Mulalelo Kakulubelwa and three Honeybee Directors for corruption, involving US$17,958,150.00.
ACC chief Corporate Affairs Officer Timothy Moono says Dr Chitalu Chilufya, 50, of house No. 43010- Lilayi, Ms Mulalelo, 47, of Plot No. 337 Meanwood- Ibexhill, Zakir Hussein Motala, 42, of Ambassador Apartments Makishi Road, Imran Lunat, 40, of Plot No. 420 Obote Road and Abdurrauf Motala, 41, of Plot No. 107 Umodzi Highway, Chipata have been jointly charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the State, contrary to Section 313 of the Penal Code, Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
Mr. Moono says details are that on dates unknown but between January 1, 2019 and January 31, 2021, Dr Chilufya, jointly and whilst acting together with Ms, Kakulubelwa, Abdurrauf Motala, Zakir Motala, Imran Lunat and other persons unknown, did conspire to defraud the Government of the Republic of Zambia, in the manner in which Honeybee Pharmacy, participated in the tender to supply and deliver 50,000 Health Centre Kits and was consequently awarded a contract for supply and delivery of 22, 500 Health Centre Kits valued at US$17,958,150.00.
He says Dr Chilufya and his co-accused have been released on bond and are scheduled to appear before court soon.
Let justice prevail over this scandal
Let them pay for their sins.
Let’s hope ACC have investigated enough and have proper evidence not these embarrassments they usually have in courts.