THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced a maid to two years’ imprisonment for stealing her employer’s pistol, a ballistic report and other property, all valued at over K120,000. The convict, Fina Muntanga, 32, of Makeni area, was charged with theft by servant. The facts are that between August 1 and October 14, 2025, the accused was employed by Jamie Mukuwa as a maid. During that period, Muntanga, acting with other unknown persons, stole a Taurus pistol, a ballistic report, chafing dishes, floor mats, assorted clothes, table lamps, curtains and assorted bedding, all valued at K125,550. When the matter came up for plea before Magistrate Amy Masoja, the accused initially pleaded not guilty but later changed her plea to...

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