FORMER Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Ronnie Shikapwasha yesterday appeared before the Government Joint Investigations Team for questioning, for alleged abuse of authority.
Lieutenant-General Shikapwasha was summoned in connection with the Stand Up for Zambia documentaries aired on the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) produced by Chanda Chimba III prior to last year’s general elections.
Government joint investigations team acting spokesperson Christopher Chibanku said the team has recorded an ordinary statement from Gen Shikapwasha.
Mr Chibanku said in an interview with journalists that Gen Shikapwasha was summoned in connection with allegations that he directed the board at ZNBC and management to air Mr Chimba’s documentaries.
“During the interview, he co-operated and he was calm. We have recorded an ordinary statement and investigations are continuing,” Mr Chibanku said.
Gen Shikapwasha who arrived at former taskforce office at about 14:45 hours, was accompanied by his lawyer Hobday Kabwe.
He, however, refused to comment on the matter after the interrogation which lasted close to two hours.
The lawyer Mr Kabwe, referred all queries to the investigations team.
On Wednesday, former ministry of Information and Broadcasting permanent secretary Sam Phiri and Mr Chimba were warned and cautioned by the joint investigations team, in connection with the publication of newspapers and the television documentary.
Mr Chimba was warned and cautioned for allegedly being in possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime contrary to section 71 (1) of the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010.
Dr Phiri was warned and cautioned for alleged corrupt acquisition of public property and revenue contrary to Section 33 (1) (a) of the Anti-Corruption Act Number 38 of 2010.
[Zambia Daily Mail]
Chanda Chimba III,,,,,i gave u a timely warning but u did want to listen,,,anyway u gave us a bit of some history,,,!!!
Chanda Chimba iii and Shakapwasha i have to pay for there actions during MMD misuse of power. So, we expect after 2016 for members of PF abusing power to pay for all actions. CNP and PF cadres such as GM you are in for it after your term. I guess Mmembe and the Post are very disappointed with the performance of CNP and PF. I dont see the partnership continuing in near future.
I hope this thing called HH can learn a lesson from the corrupt Rev. Gen. Shikapwasha on how to respond to police (investigator) writ.
But look at what happened when this HH thing was called by police since it has less than half a brain of an amoeba
For the life of me, I honestly am at a loss to figure out just how the government will secure a conviction under Section 71 (1) of the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010? All that Chanda Chima said has literally come to pass. What he did was just to remind people that a leopard cannot change its coat. Since ascending to power, Sata’s action have been a very true reflection of what Chanda Chimba has foretold. This Bemba govt of the Bemba, for the Bemba is in its last stretch, its either a mass uprising or death that will take out Ukwa CNP, this year. And my bet is on the latter!
Hahahaha word is th OP is watching us on the internet too
Hmm, so what crime did Chanda Chimba commit? Is there a crime against making documentaries? If he had offended anyone during *that* time, the offended should have sued him at *that* time.
Doing it now is a clear demonstration of abuse of power.
What goes around, comes around.
Karma is a bit*h!
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The ‘Tolo’ former Airforce Commander, former minister of infor, Well all is now history. What goes up always comes down. You contradicted yourself alot during your time. What you did and what you said never match. Time for judgement my bro.
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