Kabwe Deputy Mayor, Kayombo Mihova has been found with a case to answer in Kabwe magistrate court for allegedly defaming President Hakainde Hichilema.
Mihova,23, a Councillor is facing one count of defamation of the president contrary to Section 69 of the Penal Code Cap.87 of the Laws of Zambia.
Particulars of the offence are that the accused on the 29th of July, 2022, with intent to bring the name of the President in hatred, ridicule or contempt did publish defamatory remarks against the head of state.
In passing the ruling, Kabwe Resident Magistrate Catherine Mumba said the prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt to put the accused on his defense.
Mihova opted to give sworn evidence and that he will call three witnesses. April 24th 2023, has been reserved for mention and setting of the date for defense.
That law was removed from our statutes.
Mihova’s prosecution started before the law was expunged from the Criminal Procedure Code.
Gunner in Zambia.. you always an explanation for everything. Then those who committed murder before your president abolished the death sentence, should still be sentenced to death?
He always has an explanation for any UPND sin
Remember when that f00I hh promised he would get rid of this law in return for your votes? Haha more lies. I will comtinue insulting him. Let him come for me. Chicarla
The law has been repealed. Even if he committed the crime before the law was repealed the prosecutor should just be lenient and withdraw the case.