CHIENGI Independent member of parliament Given Katuta has told the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court that she did not spit or threaten violence against Times of Zambia photojournalist, Henry Chunza. Meanwhile, Katuta has told the court that she thought that Chunza was a UPND cadre, stating that he was dressed like one. This is in a case that relates to an incident where Katuta allegedly spat on Chunza shortly after she was suspended and ordered to leave the National Assembly by Speaker Nelly Mutti. It is alleged that Katuta, on July 21, 2023, did threaten to cause injury or alarm to Henry Chunza, to which she did say whilst chasing him, “who are you to take photos of me”. Opening her defence...

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