Government Launches PPP Model to Combat Financial Crimes

By Wilson Mulinda Government has launched the Public-Private Partnership- PPP- model to enhance the fight against financial crimes. Attorney General MULILO KABESHA says fraudsters, money launderers, and cybercriminals are leveraging on technology and artificial intelligence to move and conceal illicit funds. Speaking during the launch, Mr. KABESHA said the public and private sector must strengthen coordination to effectively combat financial crimes. He said Zambia is uniquely positioned to benefit from its mineral wealth, which is critical to powering electric vehicles, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure. Meanwhile, Financial Intelligence Centre-FIC-Director General CLEMENT KAPALU said the establishment of the PPP is a milestone in the fight against illicit financial flows. And Chairperson of the National Anti-Money Laundering Task Force, NSANDI MANZA, said the Grow Zambia agenda calls for prudent utilisation of national resources.