“For Brutus is an honourable man.”The quote, drawn from William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, captures the tension between public praise and private doubt, an irony not lost in the unfolding developments surrounding the appointment of a new ACB Director.
The race for the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) top position has attracted eight notable candidates:
- Justice Antony Kamanga (Retired)
- Dzikondianthu Malunda
- Gabriel Chembezi (Current Acting Director General)
- Prof. Lewis Chezani Bande
- Chaona Kwakwala
- Bruce Maluwa
- Bright Mande
- Francis Ndende
Sources within the corridors of power indicate that the final appointment is likely to come from the first three names on this list, suggesting a tightly contested process at the highest level.
While indications strongly point toward a preferred candidate, this publication is exercising restraint in disclosing the name at this stage. The decision is informed by credible concerns over possible interference from unseen forces that may seek to influence or derail the outcome.
As the process unfolds, the public watches closely aware that, much like in Shakespeare’s drama, what is said openly may not always reflect the full truth behind the scenes.
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