By Francis Chipalo
Government has condemned a manipulated video circulating on social media that falsely claims President Hakainde Hichilema facilitated the arrest of Vice President W.K. Mutale Nalumango.
Information and media permanent secretary Thabo Kawana has described the video as “a total fabrication and malicious propaganda” meant to sow discord and cause public alarm.
“The Government categorically dismisses this video as a total fabrication and malicious propaganda. It is entirely false and intended to manufacture discord, cause public alarm, and undermine the unity of the Republican leadership,” Kawana said, in a statement.
Kawana added that both the Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President remain fully functional, with the two leaders continuing to work together.
Kawana has since warned the public against creating, sharing, or forwarding unverified and fake content, saying Zambia is a constitutional democracy governed by the rule of law.
