Zambia: Haimbe Defends Cancellation Of Six Passports As Mutambo's Lawyers Give Government Seven Days

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Haimbe Defends Cancellation Of Six Passports As Mutambo's Lawyers Give Government Seven Days

Haimbe defended the government's cancellation of six passports in Zambia, as Mutambo's lawyers issued a seven-day deadline for the government to respond. The move occurs amid political and legal tensions. No further details are provided about the reasons for the passport cancellations or the accusations against Mutambo.

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