Q FM Africa's Modern Radio
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has launched investigations into allegations of fraud and theft at the Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU).
DEC officers on Tuesday, 9th February,2016 visited the ZNFU offices in the Show Grounds as part of the investigation.
ZNFU President Dr Evelyn Nguleka
And ZNFU President Evelyn Nguleka has assured ZNFU members and stakeholders to remain calm during the course of the investigation.
Dr. Nguleka in a statement to QFM News says the ZNFU offices will remain operational and continue to serve its membership during the investigation.
She adds that the allegations of fraud and theft arise out of a leaked preliminary audit report conducted by EMM Corporate Partners.
Dr. Nguleka states that as things stand now, the current audit process is yet to be concluded.
She further states the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) has been engaged to interrogate the professional conduct of the auditor and the auditee; and to review the entire audit process and findings with a view to appointing an independent auditor to be agreed upon between cooperating partners and ZNFU.