By Staff Writer
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) authorities have released Zambia’s Opposition leader Nevers Mumba.
This follows reported intervention by the Zambian Government.
Dr Mumba was picked up, detained and declared a restricted person by the authorities in Lubumbashi region.
Dr Mumba stated that he was in the DRC for business opportunities while authorities there accused him of allegedly holding illegal meetings with former President, Joseph Kabila who was visiting the region at the time.
Dr Mumba crossed the Zambian border at 21:30hrs.