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Former Vice President Dr. Guy Scott is alive and in good health

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Mr. Thabo Kawana, the Information and Media Permanent Secretary, in a press statement issued April 23rd, 2024, refuted the claims of former Vice President Dr. Guy Scott’s death. Mr. Kawana personally visited Dr. Scott, confirming his well-being, and urged against spreading false information, emphasizing the distress and panic it causes among the friends and family of those affected. He further reminded the public to prioritize integrity and responsibility when sharing information on social media platforms.

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Verified Apr, 24 2024

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On April 23rd, 2024, social media platforms circulated claims that the former Vice President of Zambia, Dr. Guy Scott, died.

Rating Justification

A fact check by iVerify Zambia has determined as false the claims circulating on social media platforms regarding the alleged death of former Vice President Dr. Guy Scott. In a press statement dated April 23rd, 2024, Mr. Thabo Kawana, the Information and Media Permanent Secretary, refuted the claims as untrue.

Mr. Kawana personally visited Dr. Guy Scott at his residence in New Kasama, Lusaka, where he had a warm interaction with him, confirming the former Vice President’s well-being. He urged individuals in the habit of spreading false information to refrain from doing so, emphasizing the distress and panic they cause among the friends and family of those affected. He stressed that spreading false and misleading information was highly irresponsible and unacceptable.

Mr. Kawana reminded the public to prioritize integrity and responsibility when sharing information on social media platforms.

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