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Police grill Zambian opposition leader over anti-Chinese protest

Mr Hakainde Hichilema, the leader of Zambia's United Party for National Development. FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  MICHAEL CHAWE

Zambia's main opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema was Tuesday questioned by the police on suspicion of inciting recent anti-Chinese protests in Kitwe city in the Copperbelt Province.

"Police in Ndola have recorded a warn and caution statement from opposition UPND leader, Hakainde Hichilema," reported state radio.

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