PATRIOTS for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and denied charges of use of insulting language. 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 to which he said, “Bally apa akangiwa kuipa. But mu 2026 ngati bantu bafuna kuvotela chipuba chinangu, it’s fine, SET can wait for 2031.” The said words were referred to the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr Hakainde Hichilema. In count two, allegations are that Tembo, on October 17, in Lusaka, did use insulting...

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