Courts

$1m claim in costs by Rephidim, 2 others is inflated, says Vedanta
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 20 Feb 2020
VEDANTA Resources Holdings Limited has argued that the US $1,000,000 (K14,500,000) claimed by Rephidim Mining and Technical Suppliers Limited and two other companies as security....
Kabanshi ordered reinstatement of ZAMPOST contract despite poor performance – Witness
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 19 Feb 2020
A State witness has also testified that former Minister of Community Development and Social Services Emerine Kabanshi ordered the reinstatement of ZAMPOST as payment service....
Findlay asks court to ignore Kambwili’s application to have lawsuit dismissed
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 19 Feb 2020
LUSAKA businessman Harry Valden Findlay has submitted to the Lusaka High Court that he is still wants to prosecute the matter where he has sued....
Zesco manager narrates how they installed electricity to “Chimese’s 9 Ibex Hill flats”
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 19 Feb 2020
A CORPORATE services manager at Zesco Limited has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that an electrician filled in an application form for the supply of....
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UNZALARU’s concerns are real, they should be heard, says CCZ
By Ulande Nkomesha on 17 Feb 2020
Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) general secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya says the government’s decision to revoke the recognition agreement between the University of Zambia....
Lusaka student gets 18 months for stealing laptop
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 17 Feb 2020
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 21-year-old student to one year, six months imprisonment with hard labour for breaking into a house and stealing....
Kambwili applies for leave to challenge Magistrate Kaoma’s barring of Mweemba
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 17 Feb 2020
NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili has applied for leave to commence Judicial Review in the Lusaka High Court against Lusaka magistrate Felix Kaoma’s decision to prohibit....
UPND, NDC seek to amend summons in Chilubi election case
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 17 Feb 2020
UPND and NDC have applied for leave to amend the originating summons in a matter where they have sued the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)....
NAPSA sues Milupi, Diggers over AVIC contract investigation
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 15 Feb 2020
NAPSA has sued Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) president Charles Milupi and News Diggers Media Limited in the Lusaka High Court seeking damages for....
High Court declines to halt Chilubi poll
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 12 Feb 2020
The Chilubi by-election will go ahead tomorrow because the Lusaka High Court has declined to postpone it by postponing hearing to Friday. Lusaka High Court....
Yatsani Radio drags station manager to court over theft of K11,000
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 12 Feb 2020
A station manager at Yatsani Radio Maria has been dragged to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing over K11,000 belonging to the station. In....
Katambo sues councilor for defamation
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 12 Feb 2020
Masaiti PF member of parliament Micheal Katambo has dragged his area councilor, Delight Mutale, to the Lusaka High Court, seeking damages for defamation of character....
UPND, NDC sue ECZ, PF demanding postponement of Chilubi poll
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 11 Feb 2020
UPND and NDC have dragged the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and PF secretary general Davies Mwila to the Lusaka High Court, seeking an order....
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EIA hires Mutembo, Diggers retains Mwenye in Mukula smuggling case
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 11 Feb 2020
News Diggers Media Limited has retained Musa Mwenye SC of Mwenye and Mwitwa Advocates while the America-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), has hired Mutembo Nchito....
2 witnesses testify in LM members’ possession of offensive weapon case
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 11 Feb 2020
An administrator at Twalumba Lodges in Chalala area has narrated to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court how some police officers searched one of the rooms at....
I was shocked when a man called in to insult the President, testifies Millennium Radio journalist
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 11 Feb 2020
A station manager at Millennium Radio Station has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that he was shocked and confused when a man who said he....
Footwear company sues Zambia Railways over K270,000 debt
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 10 Feb 2020
Nett Investments T/A Triple Tee Footwear has dragged Zambia Railways Limited to the Lusaka High Court, demanding payment of over K270,000 outstanding balance after purchasing....
ZB Plc denies negligence claims by Siavonga man
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 10 Feb 2020
Zambian Breweries Plc has denied being negligent, arguing that its beverages are carefully and properly packaged in an environment with utmost hygienic conditions. The company....

High Court allows Power Media Ltd to serve court process out of jurisdiction against DStv

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 10 Feb 2020

The Lusaka High Court has granted Power Media Limited leave to serve court process out of jurisdiction in a matter it has sued South African....

Hubby buys everything, doesn’t give me money, explains cheating L/stone wife

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 10 Feb 2020

A Livingstone resident of Kashitu Extension has asked the Local Court to dissolve his 15-year marriage, saying he has lost affection for his unfaithful wife....

Retired police officer sues Kafue council over land

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 9 Feb 2020

Former Lusaka Province Police commanding officer Chendela Musonda and another have sued Kafue District Council and 21 others in the Lusaka High Court, seeking an....

Lawyers abandon Kambwili in fraud case

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 7 Feb 2020

NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili’s defence lawyers in a case he is charged with forgery and giving false information to a public officer have excused themselves....

Witchdoctor in court for proposing violence

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 7 Feb 2020

A 29-year-old witchdoctor and a 47-year-old woman have appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly proposing destruction to Bethel Church on suspicion that there....

ECZ has powers to punish perpetrators of electoral violence, says ConCourt

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 6 Feb 2020

The Constitutional Court has strongly condemned all forms of electoral violence in the country and has further urged the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) utilise....

Prof Nalubamba was improperly installed as chief, insist family members

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 6 Feb 2020

13 representatives of five families of the Mbeza Royal Establishment of Chief Nalubamba of the Ila people have insisted that Professor King Nalubamba, the newly....

Lungu used to live in Chawama before becoming President – Witness

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 6 Feb 2020

A State witness has insisted that President Edgar Lungu used to stay in Chawama before he became Head of State, but admits that he has....

Court jails man 6 months for insulting his parents

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 5 Feb 2020

The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 43-year-old man of New Chilenje area to six months’ imprisonment with hard labour for using vulgar language against....

Ndola man to serve 9 yrs for attempted rape

By Daniel Chansa on 5 Feb 2020

A 20-year-old Ndola man who attempted to rape a woman has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment with hard labour by the magistrates’ court. This....

Magistrate acquits Lusaka man accused of defaming Lungu

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 5 Feb 2020

The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has acquitted a 38-year-old Air Traffic Controller accused of defaming President Edgar Lungu by allegedly saying the Head of State should....

Kaizer Zulu (c) arrives at Lusaka Magistrates Court -Picture by Tenson Mkhala

Chita Lodge denies participating in Kaizer’s alleged assault on 4 men

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 4 Feb 2020

Chita Lodge Limited has submitted to the Lusaka High Court that it’s neither aware of the alleged assault on four Lusaka men by President Edgar....

Soko sues RTSA for breach of contract

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 4 Feb 2020

Former Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) chief executive officer Zindaba Soko has dragged the Agency to the Lusaka High Court, demanding damages for breach....

Woman drags daughter to court over illegal sale of her property

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 3 Feb 2020

A woman has dragged her daughter to the Lusaka High Court for allegedly selling several portions of her property in Ibex Hill to various people....

Harrington seeks quashing of deputy CJ’s refusal to appoint tribunal against Kapata

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 2 Feb 2020

Former Environment and Natural Resources Minister William Harrington and another have filed a notice of an application for leave to apply for Judicial Review against....

Lungu didn’t breach Constitution by not handing over power to Speaker, rules ConCourt

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 31 Jan 2020

The Constitutional Court has thrown out a matter in which UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema was challenging President Edgar Lungu’s decision not to hand over power....

Precious’ family welcomes Nshinka’s death sentence

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 30 Jan 2020

The Lusaka High Court has sentenced 35-year-old businessman Nshinka Kaputu to death by hanging for murdering his girlfriend, Precious Mangesana, a MultiChoice employee. High Court....

Farmer gets 20 years for defiling granddaughter

By Daniel Chansa on 30 Jan 2020

A 53-year-old Ndola man has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for defiling his eight year old granddaughter whom he used to refer to as....

Court sets March 5 for hearing application in Kabulonga teachers, retirees’ eviction case

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 29 Jan 2020

The Lusaka High Court has set March 5 as the date of hearing an application by 47 serving and retired teachers of Chilenje B, Kabwata....

Chanda, Soko deny receiving bribes from IMS

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 29 Jan 2020

Former Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda and former RTSA chief executive officer Zindaba Soko have both denied corruptly....