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Zambia's President Guy Scott sacked by Patriotic Front
Daily Graphic Africa 1 minute read
Zambia's Patriotic Front (PF) has suspended President Guy Scott for "not respecting the constitution", a spokesman has told the BBC.
"He has been hiring and firing people for no apparent reason and without consulting the central committee," said Malozo Sichone.
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Mr Scott, still a member of the party, will remain Zambia's president until elections set for January 20, next year.
He took over after President Michael Sata died last month.