A 22-YEAR-OLD woman who killed her two-year-old son by suffocating him using a pillow has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court, facing one count of murder. It is alleged that Masowe Maeke on August 13, 2022, in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with other persons murdered Sangwani Chabinga. However, when the matter came up for explanation of the charge and possible committal to the High Court before Magistrate Kawama Mwamfuli, prosecutor Lewis Loti applied for substitution of the indictment and asked that the matter be adjourned to today. “Your honour, the accused person is present and the matter is coming for explanation of the charge and possible committal. Unfortunately, we would like to substitute the indictment, may the matter...

To continue reading this premium content, login to your account or Subscribe to our ePaper using the buttons below.
Log In Subscribe