By AFPMore by this AuthorLUSAKA,Zambian authorities on Wednesday arrested a former minister for alleged corruption that led Britain to suspend aid to the southern African country last year, an official said. Emerine Kabanshi was arrested "for abuse of authority of office", said a statement from Zambian anti-corruption and anti-money laundering agencies. Ms Kabanshi was Community Development and Social Services minister when Britain alleged corruption in the disbursement of social grants. Britain froze aid payments to Zambia last September, highlighting concerns of alleged fraud and corruption by the government of President Edgar Lungu. Related Stories Zambian minister sacked over corruption

Source: Daily Nation May 15, 2019 10:52 UTC