A 36 year old man, of Chainda compound has pleaded guilty to 3 counts of causing death by dangerous driving in Rufunsa district.
This is a case in which on June 9th, 2025, Brian Maoma was charged with 3 counts of causing death by dangerous driving contrary to section 161 (1) of the road traffic Act No 11 of 2022 of the laws of Zambia
Maoma appeared before High court Judge Mwila Kombe for plea.
The accused person was driving a Toyota Hiace, registration number BBD 8456ZM along Great East Road, killing three people.
Judge Kombe has since set Wednesday October 8th, 2025 as the date for presentation of facts before the court.
Meanwhile, a 27 year old man of Libala South, a 30 year old woman of Lilayi and a 30 year old man of Libala South and a 27 year old woman of Lilayi have pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.
On January 30th, 2025 Happison Kafwimbi 27, Kate Kafwimbi 30, Keegan Mugala 30 and Museshi Kafwimbi 27, while working together unlawfully caused the death of Chomba Mbambo of Lusaka.
The offense is contrary to section 199 of the penal code of Cap 87 of the laws of Zambia
The quartet appeared before Lusaka High Court Judge Mwila Kombe and pleaded not guilty to 1 count of manslaughter.
High Court Judge Kombe has since set, October 16th, 2025 for commencement of trial before the court.
Meanwhile, A -27- year -old man of Chipata has been arrested for raping his girlfriend’s grandmother, believed to be in her 60s.
The suspect, Martin Phiri, is reported to have raped the woman after being told that the girlfriend whom he had gone to visit, was not home.
Eastern province Police Commanding Officer, Robertson Mweemba says the incident occurred yesterday, October 5, at 01:00 hours at Nchaba Village, Chief Nzamane, of Chipata District.
” Chipata Central Police Station received the above report from a named adult lady who doesn’t know her age but she should be in the range of 60 years and above, of Chief Nzamane’s chiefdom who reported that she was raped by Martin Phiri of Mangaba Village, Chief Chinyaku, Chipata District,” he said.
“On the fateful night, the suspect went to visit his girlfriend and found the victim asleep. The suspect was told by the victim that his girlfriend had gone to Mtenguleni area. That was how he forced himself inside the house and had unlawful carnal knowledge with the victim,” he added.
The complainant sustained painful private parts, and a police medical report form was issued. The suspect has since been arrested.
