Zambia: Govt Team in RTA Mishap

27 November 2019
The Times of Zambia (Ndola)
By Stephanie Kunda

Sixty government officials, including Copperbelt police Commissioner Charity Katanga, travelling from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were involved in a road traffic accident due to a heavy downpour.

The driver of the bus lost control, forcing the coach to skid off the rain-slicked surface and hit into a tree.

All passengers escaped with minor injuries.

Copperbelt Minister Japhen Mwakalombe confirmed the incident in an interview yesterday.

Mr Mwakalombe said the delegation was part of a team that attended a Joint Regional Permanent Commission meeting in Katanga Province at the weekend.

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