Operation One Vote Director Isaac Mwale has called for tougher anti-corruption laws, claiming that existing ones are not compelling enough to deter would-be offenders. Corruption is a term used to describe the abuse of power for private gain. Countries like China, North Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand deal with this dangerous cancer by imposing tough laws against offenders; for example, in these countries, punishment can include the death penalty just for corruption. However, in Zambia, corrupt individuals can face a minimum prison sentence of 5 years, up to a maximum of 14 years. In addition to imprisonment, the convicted individual...
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