Chief Simamba of Siavonga district in Southern province has pleaded not guilty to one count of assault and for allegedly cuasing actual bodily harm.
Chief Simamba, whose names are Emmy Moonga, a resident of Bagande palace in Simamba village, appeared before Siavonga Magistrate Veronica Sikwangala on Friday facing one count of assault.
The traditional leader, who was arrested on November 9, 2009 and later released on police bond, pleaded not guilty to the offence of assault.
The offence of assault is contrary to Section 248 of the penal code chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
Particulars of the offence are that chief Simamba on the 15th October last year in Siavonga did assault Sabeta Hamaimbo of Kanyelele compound in Siavonga Township thereby occasioning her actual bodily harm
The traditional leader is alleged to have ordered his retainers to arrest Mrs. Hamaimbo who was allegedly found buying charcoal from some villagers within the chiefdom.
The chief’s retainers carried out the orders and arrested the woman and took her to the palace where she had her hands tied to a tree before the chief started weeping her on the buttocks.
Magistrate Sikwangala has since set March 8th, 2010 as the day for commencement of trial.
She ,however, warned the traditional leader that the court would revoke his police bond if he fails to appear in court for trial.
Magistrate Sikwangala’s caution to the chief follows his absence from attending court sessions on two occasions.
However, chief Simamba told the court that his absence from court was as a result of national duties assigned to him by the house of chiefs where he is serving as a member.
ZANIS
what kind of cruelity is this caused by the Chief. Can the Bagande Clan please find another chief, his one is useless
A chief with a female name! what do u expect, he’s a thug indeed…among the Mwadya Mweka Daddy clan
Why should the Chief behave like that? Please let the Law take its course. He is a dangerous chief. I think he should be investigated. There are more hidden things he does. He behaves like an animal
This chief must be caged don’t let animals like him on the loose why even give him bail in the first place you can’t go around beating women silly chap!
Imfumu iyi cimo na Chief Liteta who just walks in pubs and start kicking people. Shame.
Ati ba Chief! Atasee!
#2… No No It is not a female name `*Simamba* We Tongas we never change surnames like Bembas does. e.g Nakazwe female ..her brother is called Sikazwe. Nakamba F Sikamba M etc.
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What is not known is why beating her?? Is buying of selling Charcoal illegal in his chiefdom?
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