Zambia: Teacher Arrested Over K90,000 Recruitment Bribery Allegation

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Zambia

Crime & Law

A teacher in Zambia has been arrested for allegedly demanding a K90,000 bribe in exchange for a job recruitment. The arrest was made by local authorities as part of a corruption investigation. The case raises concerns about the integrity of the teacher recruitment system in the country.

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