MISA Zambia clears air on the allegations of K70 million fraud
PRESS STATEMENT13th February 2010
MISA Zambia clears air on the allegations of K70 million fraud
The MISA Zambia National Governing Council (NGC) which met on 12 February 2010, wishes to inform the nation that investigations carried out by both the MISA Zambia Secretariat and the NGC show no evidence of there having been fraudulent dealings or fraud involving K70 million, as alleged in the media recently.
The allegations of fraud emanating from a project undertaken by MISA Zambia, with sponsorship from Save the Children Sweden, can be best described as ‘most unfortunate and regrettable’. The K70 million which MISA Zambia received from Save the Children Sweden, was meant to facilitate the holding of activities to commemorate the anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child, and the launch of the Everyone Child Survival Campaign, between November 20, 2009 and December 7, 2009.
MISA Zambia believes in transparency, accountability and in the furtherance of good governance. It is, therefore, mandatory for us at MISA Zambia to always be mindful of our responsibility to ensure that we are forever adhering to these principles and imperatives. This is why from its inception, MISA Zambia has always striven to keep introducing means and tools designed to detect any potential fraudulent activities. Our record in this regard is clear for all our members, clients, and partners to see.
We wish to encourage our members to be strong and continue to support the NGC and the Secretariat in our efforts to promote media diversity, pluralism, media freedom, self-sufficiency, and independence.
Felistus Chipako
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
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