ACC arrests 2 Ministry of Health inspectors
By George Zulu
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC0 has arrested two Ministry of Health inspectors for corruption involving K125,000.
ACC acting head of corporate communication Chilufya Chisanga said Gershom Yanika, 32, of Government Farms in Chunga, was arrested together with Dalitso Shuma, 34, of Kamwala South, both health inspectors at Matero First Level Hospital and Matero Main Clinic, for corruption.
Chisanga said in a statement seen by The Mast the offences the duo was facing were serious crimes under the laws of Zambia.
“The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested and jointly charged Gershom Chibola Yanika and Dalitso Shumba, health inspectors at Matero First Level Hospital and Matero Main Clinic, respectively, for corruption involving K125,000.00,” the statement said.
“Gershom Chibola Yanika, 32, of Plot Number 2095, Chunga Government Farms, and Dalitso Shumba, 34, of Kamwala South, have been jointly charged with four counts of Solicitation and Receipt of Gratification.”
It is alleged that on unknown dates but between September 1, 2025 and January 23, 2026 at Lusaka, the duo jointly and whilst acting together in their capacity as health inspectors at Matero First Level Hospital and Matero Main Clinic, respectively, solicited and received K20,000, K50,000 and K30,000 from Job Lunga Mazamba, an agronomist at Bio-Quest Agri-Science Limited.
“The gratification was allegedly received as an inducement or reward in order for them not to impose a K300,000 fine on Bio-Quest Agri- Science company shop for poor ventilation and stocking expired agro products following an inspection that was conducted,” Chisanga said.
She said during the same period, Chibola and Shuma solicited K25,000 and received K5,000 from Job Lunga Mazamba as an inducement or reward for them not to impose the said fine for the same offences.
She warned public workers against engaging in corruption and other criminal activities and urged members of the public to report any form of corruption.
“The two suspects have since been released on bond and are expected to appear in court soon. The commission wishes to warn public service workers against engaging in corrupt practices. The commission notes with serious concern that corruption in the health inspection process poses a direct threat to public health and safety by allowing the circulation of expired and unsafe products,” Chisanga said. “The commission, therefore, urges members of the public to report any acts of corruption, as public cooperation remains critical in the fight against corruption.”
