Standards agency seizes 34 bales of used underwear valued at K37,350 in Lusaka
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has warned traders against illegally importing and selling used textile products containing undergarments and nightwear, citing potential health risks to consumers. ZCSA Manager for Communications and Public Relations, Brian Hatyoka, said the seizure of 34 bales of used underwear valued at K37,350 in Lusaka last week was part of ongoing enforcement efforts to protect public health. In a statement issued in Lusaka on Sunday, Hatyoka said the operation followed a tip-off from whistleblowers that a shop in Lusaka was selling used undergarments in…
How sure are we
Two or more outlets reported this story and its reliability score reached 65%, so WorldPulse marks it verified. That means more than one outlet says so, not that it is proven true.
Who reported it
[Claude] Report 2 covers the same ZCSA seizure of 34 bales of used underwear, with added detail (valuation and warning to traders) that does not conflict with Report 1.
1h agoScore bands
What moves the score
Not in the score: AI checks and reader flags. Verified is separate: two or more independent outlets and a score of at least 65%.
Very high · How we score this