Former Labour and Social Security Minister Austin Liato yesterday appeared in the Lusaka Magistrate Court for mention.
Principal Resident Magistrate David Simusamba has since adjourned to October 1 to 5 for commencement of trial.
Mr. Liato is charged with two counts of abuse of authority of office contrary to Section 99(1) of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
Particulars of the offence are that Liato 46, on or about June 8, 2010, being Minister of Labour did abuse authority of office by facilitating the sinking of two bore holes at his farm in Mwembeshi, thereby obtaining property or advantage or profits to himself and an act prejudicial to the interest of the government of Zambia.
In the second count on an unknown date but between May 14, 2010 and May 19, 2010 Mr. Liato is accused of having abused the authority of office by facilitating the diversion of two hammer mills meant for the people of Kaoma District.
In another matter, suspended Zambia Red Cross Society Secretary General Charles Mushitu’s trial has been set for October 15 and 16, 2012.
Before Magisrtate Mwaka Mikalile was Mr. Mushitu who is jointly charged with former Finance Manager Sydney Chituta is facing two counts of theft and money laundering offences involving K1.4 billion and for possessing an AK 47 assault rifle.
In count one, the duo is charged with theft by servant contrary to Section 272 and 278 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Mushitu and Chituta on dates unknown but between April 1, 2009 and September 30, 2009 in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with others unknown being servants to Zambia Red Cross Society employed as Secretary General and Finance Manager, respectively, stole K1,417,467, 059.00, the property of the Society.
In the second count, the duo is charged with money laundering contrary to Section 7 of the prohibition and prevention of money laundering Act 74 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Mushitu and Chituta on unknown dates but between April 1 and September 30, 2009 in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with others unknown engaged in money laundering involving K1,417,467.059.00 property realised directly or indirectly from an illegal activity.
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Mushota, where are you? We miss your postings. They always make me smile, especially when you get up some people’s noses (when you irritate them!). You have the greatest following on this site…
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Let them all face the law. Corruption in Zambia had reached the explosion point during RB. But thanks to the PF that now we can see the corrupt chased. We are also warning the PF guys that if they steal while in government we will follow them. This is timely warning to PF.
Aaaah, bo liato again? On to other news!
The lady or did some say man has gone awol; Mushota come back! Brag on the latest PhD in Nematology, Cosmopology, Neurology and Conduictony! Today bloggers will not berate you on the flight of fancy!
liato 46 years ,he looks like he is 60 years,
Mufwayafye ukulapanga ama news over the same people. kumukakafye twaumfwako fimbi. nganiumbi yaweyawe ngmwalikaka kale. am not interested in his news anymore.
HARD LABOUR for LIFE !!
and thus that fat looter will lose weight….
That’s the problem when the government doesn’t know whats doing
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I think he is even younger than 46 , He looks he is in his late 30’s…hahahaha..thats how people lie about their age. A person in 60’s says he is 40. kekekeke.