A LETTER has emerged in which Solicitor General Marshal Muchende, State Counsel, asked Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Lillian Shawa Siyunyi to postpone the taking of plea by the arrested Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) provisional liquidator Milingo Lungu in order to allow time for negotiations. In his letter, the Solicitor General categorically states that there were negotiations taking place between the government and Mr Milingo Lungu for him to resign, which negotiations could only proceed if his court case was delayed. MUCHENDE: “REF: THE PEOPLE V MILINGO LUNGU. Reference is made to the above captioned matter. Please note that this office is engaged in negotiations with the legal representatives of Mr Milingo Lungu to buttress a decision for him to...

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