KANKOYO UPND MP Heartson Mabeta has told the High Court that he has a solid political reputation and does not need to undermine former ACC board chairperson Musa Mwenye SC’s reputation for political expediency. Mabeta has also told the court that his statements had no malicious intent. This is in a matter in which Mwenye sued Mabeta, seeking damages for libel and malicious falsehood. The suit relates to Mabeta’s allegations that Mwenye wanted the High Court to order KCM to pay $33 million to Copperbelt Energy so that he could get $3 million as commission for intimidating Judge Charles Kafunda to end the out-of-court settlement between KCM and its creditors. Mwenye now wants an order of injunction, restraining Mabeta, his...
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