THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has entered a plea of not guilty for Dr Katele Kalumba despite him initially pleading guilty to a charge of seditious practices. This was after he told the court that the statement he made was purely intended as advice to President Hakainde Hichilema to conduct himself in accordance with the Constitution. Meanwhile, Magistrate Webster Milumbe has granted Dr Kalumba bail of K100,000, with two Lusaka-based sureties, pending trial. In this matter, Dr Kalumba is charged with seditious practices contrary to Sections 57(1)(b) and 60(1)(e) of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence allege that on an unknown date, but between August 1 and August 13, 2026, at an unknown...