Press Trust Chair Linda Phiri Arrested

Press Trust Chairperson Linda Phiri has been arrested by the Anti Corruption Burea (ACB) over a K28.9 billion deal.

According to ACB, Phiri was picked up on Friday together with others who work for Greenbelt Authority.

Phiri sits at the pinnacle of one of the largest trusts in the country, Press Trust, a majority shareholder of conglomerate Press Corporation Limited.

Phiri, who works as Greenbelt Authority Finance Manager Linda Phiri was picked up together with Procurement Manager Masausto Kamowa.