Dora Siliya tribunal: Malila - I advised siliya to nullify MoU

As expected, the Attorney General has confirmed the Solicitor General's evidence in the ongoing tribunal.

Surely the Minister's position has now become untenable and should resign or be sacked by the appointing authority.

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From the Zambia Watchdog

Attorney-general Mumba Malila has said he did not approve the Memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of communication and RP Capital.Mr. Mumba was testifying in the tribunal probing communications minister Dora Siliya of allegations of abuse of authority.Mr. Malila also told the tribunal that he is not aware that the RP capital has already started evaluating ZAMTEL.He said that he had written to the ministry advising them that the initial MoU should be treated as a nullity but that the advice was ignored.He said that he had also delegated Solicitor general Dominic Sichinga to deal with the ministry but that even the Solicitor General’s advice was ignored.He told the tribunal that if RP capital is undertaking the work and the MoU is nullified, the Zambian government will have to pay RP.He said advice from his office to government departments should be taken seriously in order to protect the integrity of the republic.Mr. Malila said that up to now he has not seen the full MoU which Ms Siliya signed.And the tribunal has closed oral hearings today. Tribunal chair, Justice Dennis Chirwa has told both parties to submit written submissions tomorrow at 14:00 hours.