In an effort to combat a rise in violent
crimes, Zambia is turning to science and investing in state of the art DNA
tracking and analysis for its security agencies.
President Edgar Lungu’s government
recently unveiled a DNA analysis machine at Police Headquarters in Lusaka,
adding that the machine is just part of a nearly 15.5-milliuon US dollar
commitment to bring Zambian police technology into the modern age.
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| Zambian scientists being trained in DNA analysis |
Part of the funding will also help
construct a National Forensic Laboratory in Lusaka West, which should be
completed in the next 35 months.