CA Probes Shopping Malls
Monday, February 03, 2014
The agreements are deemed illegal and promoting anti-competitive practices in the retail industry. In a statement released this week, CA communications and advocacy director, Gideon Nkala said they have been inundated with complaints from businesspeople about the exclusive agreements.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...