
The Torch Has Been Passed:- A* New Chapter in The Fight Against Crime On The Copperbelt Province
Kitwe, Zambia | February 10, 2025 – The air in the conference Hall at the Garden Court was thick with anticipation as the Director of Public Prosecutions, Gilbert A. Phiri SC, stood before the newly appointed members of the Copperbelt Technical Committee. In his hands, he held copies of a document that symbolised more than just ink on paper – it was a ray of hope, a blueprint for justice, and a call to action. The Framework, a meticulously crafted agreement signed by 21 institutions committed to combating organised crime and illicit financial flows, was about to be handed over to those who would carry its mission forward on the Copperbelt Province. As each document was placed in the hands of each technical committee member, the weight of the moment was palpable. This was not just a transfer of responsibility;