THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has set November 15, 2025, for ruling in a matter where Sean Tembo has asked that the case in which he is charged with using insulting language be referred to the High Court for determination of a constitutional question, arguing that the law does not define an insult. Earlier, the State argued that Tembo’s application lacks merit, stating that it is meant to delay the proceedings. In this matter, Tembo is facing two counts of Use of Insulting Language contrary to Section 179 of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Allegations in count one are that Tembo, on August 27, 2023, in Lusaka, did use insulting language, stating, “Bally apa akangiwa kuipa....