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On 14 November 2016, the [[Anti-Corruption Commission]] (ACC) confirmed placing former minister Kambwili under investigations for the accumulation of vast wealth since he started serving in government. This came a few days after President [[Edgar Lungu]] warned that he will fire all Ministers engaged in corruption. In a statement, ACC Spokesman [[Timothy Moono]] said, ''“Following recent media queries on whether the Anti-Corruption Commission is conducting investigations on alleged corrupt practices against Hon. Chishimba Kambwili, former Information and Broadcasting Minister, I wish to inform you that there has been an inquiry against Hon. Kambwili on allegations of corrupt practices.”''<ref>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/11/14/acc-confirms-probing-kambwili-corruption/ ACC confirms probing Kambwili for corruption], [[Lusaka Times]], 14 November 2016</ref> | On 14 November 2016, the [[Anti-Corruption Commission]] (ACC) confirmed placing former minister Kambwili under investigations for the accumulation of vast wealth since he started serving in government. This came a few days after President [[Edgar Lungu]] warned that he will fire all Ministers engaged in corruption. In a statement, ACC Spokesman [[Timothy Moono]] said, ''“Following recent media queries on whether the Anti-Corruption Commission is conducting investigations on alleged corrupt practices against Hon. Chishimba Kambwili, former Information and Broadcasting Minister, I wish to inform you that there has been an inquiry against Hon. Kambwili on allegations of corrupt practices.”''<ref>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/11/14/acc-confirms-probing-kambwili-corruption/ ACC confirms probing Kambwili for corruption], [[Lusaka Times]], 14 November 2016</ref> | ||
===Expulsion from PF=== | ===Expulsion from the PF=== | ||
On 22 July 2017 Kambwili was expelled from the ruling [[Patriotic Front]], a move he described as illegal. His expulsion was announced during the PF Members of the Central Committee meeting at [[State House]].<ref>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2017/07/22/kambwili-expelled-pf/ Kambwili expelled from PF], [[Lusaka Times]], 22 July 2017</ref> | On 22 July 2017 Kambwili was expelled from the ruling [[Patriotic Front]], a move he described as illegal. His expulsion was announced during the PF Members of the Central Committee meeting at [[State House]].<ref>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2017/07/22/kambwili-expelled-pf/ Kambwili expelled from PF], [[Lusaka Times]], 22 July 2017</ref> Kabwili planned to hold a press briefing the following day at his house in [[Woodlands]] but canceled it citing security concerns.<ref>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2017/07/23/kambwili-cancels-press-briefing-citing-security-concerns/ Kambwili cancels press briefing citing security concerns], [[Lusaka Times]], 23 July 2015</ref> | ||
==Awards and honours== | ==Awards and honours== | ||
