THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found a 40-year-old woman guilty of sexually abusing a nine-year-old boy and has sent her to the High Court for sentencing. Martha Sampa is facing one count of defilement of a child under the age of 16. It is alleged that between November and December 2022, Sampa unlawfully had carnal knowledge of a boy below the age of 16. Delivering her judgement, Monday, Magistrate Mutinta Mwenya said the State had proved their case beyond reasonable doubt and found Sampa guilty of the offence. “I find that the State has proved their case against the accused beyond reasonable doubt and I find her guilty of the offence of defilement. I will not proceed to receive any...