Zambian Foreign Minister Stanley Kakubo has resigned after being allegedly caught on video receiving cash from a Chinese businessman.
While not denying his presence in the video, Kakubo cited “malicious claims over a business transaction” as the reason for his resignation to avoid distracting the government.
The video of Kakubo counting cash sparked speculation, with unverified notes mentioning a $200,000 transaction.
Kakubo’s resignation was accepted by President Hakainde Hichilema, emphasizing the need for accurate context.
This is Kakubo’s second controversy, with a previous bribery accusation. Ex-President Edgar Lungu called for an investigation into Kakubo’s alleged corruption.
However, the Zambian government, led by Hichilema since 2021, faces scrutiny over its anti-corruption efforts.
