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Dick Maungu named interim leader after bribery scandal rocks committee

A leadership shake-up follows explosive bribery accusations. Can Maungu steady the committee while the investigation into Wamboka unfolds?

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Wamboka replaced as MPs give bribery probe more time.

Dick Maungu named interim leader after bribery scandal rocks committee

Luanda MP Dick Maungu was yesterday appointed as the interim chairperson of the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education following the suspension of Jack Wamboka on bribery allegations. Speaker Moses Wetang'ula announced that Maungu would serve for the duration of the inquiry by the Powers and Privileges committee or until the House resolves the matter.

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