The hearing in a case in which four Barotse land secession activists are charged of treason felony has commenced in the Kabwe high court today.
ZANIS reports that the four appeared before Judge Sichinga after the case was adjourned yesterday when they took plea.
Three state witnesses were called to testify in the matter.
In giving his testimony, second prosecution witness Nambo Kabuyi said that on August 16, 2013 between 11-12 hours, he heard and saw a group of people running around town.
“They were chanting that ‘Lozi land has been cut off from Zambia!” said Mr. Kabuyi.
Mr. Kabuyi also testified and identified a megaphone and banners that the group were using at the time.
The banner with written phrase ‘Barotseland independence’ was marked for identification in the matter.
Mr. Kabuyi however testified that there was nothing alarming and that the group did not portray any riotous behaviour during the gathering.
And earlier, Judge Sichinga dismissed assertions by some sections of the media which reported that police officers had restricted entry to the court.
Judge Sichinga clarified that the proceedings where in fact open to the general public contrary to what was reported in some sections of the media.
He said the court had however prioritized entry to the premises to the families of the accused persons.
The matter has since been adjourned to tomorrow after defence lawyer Humphrey Mweemba’s application stating that he wanted to obtain further instructions from his clients.
“ome of the Barotse accused persons waving to the crow after appearing in Kabwe High Court”
So this Mr. Ome was waving to a bird the Crow.
People with delusions can best be served at Mukobeko or Chainama.