THE Lusaka Magistrate’s Court has sentenced a 43-year-old caretaker to five years imprisonment with hard labour for stealing livestock and household items worth over K120,000 from his employer, High Court Judge Edward Musona. In this matter, Given Chikonkoto was facing two charges of theft and theft by servant. In count one, it was alleged that Chikonkoto, on an unknown date but between September 1, 2024, and May 22, 2025, in Lusaka, stole 14 herds of cattle, all valued at K98,000, the property of Justice Edward Musona. In count two, it was alleged that on an unknown date but between September 1, 2024, and May 22, 2025, in Lusaka, while employed by Justice Edward Musona as a caretaker, he stole two...




