MATERO PF member of parliament Miles Sampa has sued former PF member Maxwell Chongu in the Lusaka High Court for allegedly accusing him of being behind the death of Ruth Mbandu. Sampa wants an apology from Chongu, a retraction of the words complained of, as well as damages for defamation and any relief the court may deem fit. In a statement of claim, Sampa stated that Chongu published the alleged defamatory remarks in a WhatsApp group. He submitted that the words in their natural and ordinary meaning meant and were understood to mean that he murdered Ruth Mbandu and was not fit to hold the office of President. “The defendant did embark on issuing vilifying words against the plaintiff and...