A Lusaka Magistrates Court has today found Henry Kapoko and 9 others with a case to answer in a matter in which he and his co-accused are charges with 21 counts of theft of over K4 billion from the Ministry of Health through the Royal College of Lusaka.
Henry Kapoko and other officials from the Ministry of Health were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission in 2009 for various offences of corrupt practices and theft by public servant involving over K10million.
ZANIS reports that the Anti Corruption Commission Public Relations Manager Timothy Moono said this in a statement , this evening.
In passing ruling, Honorable Newa who is hearing the matter stated that she found all the ten accused persons with a case to answer on all the 21 counts and has therefore placed them on their defence.
The matter has been adjourned to tomorrow 9th July 2013 when Mr. Kapoko is expected to commence his defence.
Meanwhile two other accused in the same matter Mrs. Valenta Nkhata and her daughter Abigail Nkhata Kapinda will not give any defence as they have elected to remain silent and will not call any witnesses.
In Count One Nobert Peleti and Evaristo Musaba are charged with the offence of Theft by Public Servant contrary to Section 272 and 277 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Nobert Peleti and Evaristo Musaba, between 1st October, 2007 and 31st December, 2008 in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, being persons employed in the Public Service namely Ministry of Health as Assistant Director-Administration and Chief Accountant respectively, did steal K259,225,000.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia which came into their possession by virtue of their employment.
In Count Two Dr. Chrispine Sichone and Zukas Musonda Kaoma are charged with Theft by Public Servant contrary to Section 272 and 277 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Dr. Chrispine Sicjone and Zukas Musonda Kaoma between 1st October, 2007 and 31st October, 2007, in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, being persons employed in the Public Service namely Ministry of Health as Director of Health Policy, Assistant Director-Administration and Principal Accountant respectively, did steal K414,760,000.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia which came into their possession by virtue of their employment.
In Count Three, Nobert Peleti, Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko and Zukas Musonda Kaoma are charged with Theft by Public Servant contrary to Section 272 and 277 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Nobert Peleti, Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko and Zukas Musonda Kaoma between 1st October, 2007 and 31st November 2007, in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, being persons employed in the Public Service namely Ministry of Health as Director of Health Policy, Assistant Director-Administration and Principal Accountant respectively, did steal K414,760,000.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia which came into their possession by virtue of their employment.
In Count Four, Nobert Peleti, Zukas Musonda Kaoma and Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko, are charged with Theft by Public Servant contrary to Section 272 and 277 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Nobert Peleti, Zukas Musonda Kaoma and Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko, between 1st February 2008 and 20th March 2008, in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, being persons employed in the Public Service namely Ministry of Health as Assistant Director-Administration and Principal Accountant respectively, did steal K542,250,000.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia which came into their possession by virtue of their employment.
In Count Five, Zukas Musonda Kaoma, Nobert Peleti, Enala Matutu Phiri, Vincent Luhana and Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko, are charged with Theft by Public Servant contrary to Section 272 and 277 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Zukas Musonda Kaoma, Nobert Peleti, Enala Matutu Phiri, Vincent Luhana and Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko, between 1st February 2008 and 1st April 2008, in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, being persons employed in the Public Service namely Ministry of Health as Principal Accountant, Assistant Director-Administration, Assistant Accountant and Senior Accounatnt respectively, did steal K350,750,000.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia which came into their possession by virtue of their employment.
In Count Six, Dr. Chrispine Sicjone and Zukas Musonda Kaoma are charged withTheft by Public Servant contrary to Section 272 and 277 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Dr. Chrispine Sicjone and Zukas Musonda Kaoma between 1st March, 2007 and 30th December, 2008, in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, being persons employed in the Public Service namely Ministry of Health as Director of Health Policy and Principal Accountant respectively, did steal K856,691,500.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia which came into their possession by virtue of their employment.
In Count Seven, Zukas Musonda Kaoma and Nobert Peleti are charged with Theft by Public Servant contrary to Section 272 and 277 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Zukas Musonda Kaoma and Nobert Peleti, between 1st September, 2008 and 30th December, 2008, in Lusaka, being persons employed in the Public Service namely Ministry of Health as Principal Accountant and Assistant Director-Administration respectively, jointly and whilst acting together with Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko and other persons unknown, did steal K899,952,100.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia which came into their possession by virtue of their employment
In Count Eight, Christopher Bwalya, Evaristo Musaba, Vincent Luhana, Enala Matutu Phiri, Nobert Peleti and Zukas Musonda Kaoma, are charged with Theft by Public Servant contrary to Section 272 and 277 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Christopher Bwalya, Evaristo Musaba, Vincent Luhana, Enala Matutu Phiri, Nobert Peleti and Zukas Musonda Kaoma, between 1st November, 2008 and 30th December, 2008, in Lusaka, being persons employed in the Public Service namely Ministry of Health as Assistant Internal Auditor, Chief Accountant, Acting Senior Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Assistant Director-Administration and Principal Accountant respectively, jointly and whilst acting together with Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko and other persons unknown, did steal K756,655,900.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia which came into their possession by virtue of their employment.
In Count Nine, Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata and Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda, are charged with Theft contrary to Section 272 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata and Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda, between 1st October, 2007 and 31st December, 2008 in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with Nobert Peleti and Evaristo Musaba and other persons unknown, did steal K259, 225,000.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia.
In Count Ten, Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata and Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda, are charged with Theft contrary to Section 272 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata and Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda, between 1st October, 2007 and 31st December, 2008 in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with Dr. Chrispine Sichone and Zukas Musonda Kaoma and other persons unknown, did steal K414, 760,000.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia.
In Count 11, Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata and Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda, are charged with Theft contrary to Section 272 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata and Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda, between 1st October, 2007 and 31st December, 2008 in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with Zukas Musonda Kaoma, Nobert Peleti and Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko and other persons unknown, did steal K414,760,000.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia.
In Count 12, Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata and Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda, are charged with Theft contrary to Section 272 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata and Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda, between 1st October, 2007 and 31st December, 2008 in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with Zukas Musonda Kaoma, Nobert Peleti and Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko and other persons unknown, did steal K542, 250,000.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia.
In Count 13, Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata and Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda, are charged with Theft contrary to Section 272 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata and Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda, between 1st October, 2007 and 31st December, 2008 in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with Zukas Musonda Kaoma, Nobert Peleti, Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko, Enala Matutu Phiri, Vincent Luhana and other persons unknown, did steal K350, 750,000.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia.
In Count 14, Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata and Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda, are charged with Theft contrary to Section 272 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata and Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda, between 1st October, 2007 and 31st December, 2008 in Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with Zukas Musonda Kaoma, Dr. Chrispine Sichone and other persons unknown, did steal K856, 691,500.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia.
In Count 15, Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata, Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda are charged with Theft contrary to Section 272 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata, Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda and Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko, between 1st October, 2007 and 31st December, 2008 at Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with Zukas Musonda Kaoma and Nobert Peleti and other persons unknown, did steal K899, 952,100.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia
In Count 16, Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata, Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda and Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko are charged with Theft contrary to Section 272 of the Penal Code Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata, Abigail Nzala Nkhata Kapinda and Henry Mulenga Ngosa Kapoko, between 1st October, 2007 and 31st December, 2008 at Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with Zukas Musonda Kaoma, Nobert Peleti, Enala Matutu Phiri, Vincent Luhana, Christopher Bwalya and Evaristo Musaba and other persons unknown, did steal K756,655,900.00 cash, the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia
In Count 17, Nobert Peleti, is charged with Money Laundering Contrary to Section 7 of the Prohibition and Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 14 of 2001 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Nobert Peleti, on dates unknown but between the 1st January 2008 and 31st December 2008 at Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, did engage directly or indirectly in business transactions that involved K3,223,593,000.00 money acquired from an illegal activity whereby the said money was concealed or disguised by purchasing a motor vehicle, namely Toyota Hilux Surf Reg. No. ABP 9591 bearing Chassis No. KZN-185-0050794, property acquired from an illegal activity or proceeds of crime.
In Count 18, Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata, is charged with Money Laundering Contrary to Section 7 of the Prohibition and Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 14 of 2001 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata, on dates unknown but between 1st January 2007 and 31st December 2008 at Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, did engage directly or indirectly in business transactions that involve K4,495,044,500.00, money acquired from an illegal activity whereby part of the said money was concealed or disguised by purchasing a motor vehicle, namely MERCEDEZ BENZ C220 Reg. No. ABP 737, bearing Chassis No. WDB202022-2F416657, property acquired from an illegal activity or proceeds of crime.
In Count 19, Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata is charged with Money Laundering Contrary to Section 7 of the Prohibition and Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 14 of 2001 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata, on dates unknown but between 1st January 2007 and 31st December 2008 at Lusaka in the Lusaka District of the Lusaka Province of the Republic of Zambia, jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, did engage directly or indirectly in business transactions that involve K4,495,044,500.00, money acquired from an illegal activity whereby part of the said money was concealed or disguised by purchasing a motor vehicle, namely TOYOTA KLUGER Reg. No. ABL 9777, Engine No. 2AZ-0874050, Chassis No. ACU25-0018077, property acquired from an illegal activity or proceeds of crime.
In Count 20, Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata is charged with Money Laundering Contrary to Section 7 of the Prohibition and Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 14 of 2001 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata, on dates unknown but between 1st January 2007 and 31st December 2008 at Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, did engage directly or indirectly in business transactions that involve K4,495,044,500.00.
This money was acquired from an illegal activity whereby part of the said money was concealed or disguised by purchasing fifteen (15) computers, property acquired from an illegal activity or proceeds of crime, said Mr. Moono in the statement.
In Count 21, Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata, is charged with Money Laundering Contrary to Section 7 of the Prohibition and Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 14 of 2001 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that Valenta Miyoba Chizyuka Nkhata, on dates unknown but between 1st January 2007 and 31st December 2008 at Lusaka, jointly and whilst acting together with other persons unknown, did engage directly or indirectly in business transactions that involve K4, 495,044,500.00, money acquired from an illegal activity whereby part of the said money was concealed or disguised by acquiring Farm No. Sub Q of Farm 754, Lusaka West, property acquired from an illegal activity or proceeds of crime.
ZANIS
Millions stolen by the very people who should be serving the country. And from the Ministry of Health!
(Shaking my damn head)
Its surprising that Dr. Miti, PS then was the controlling officer. Its very difficulty for a human resource manager to deep his fingers in a till. this so called Miti had a share in that loot. The time he was building a house in Chindindi area opposite Mimosa one could tell that those were not clean monies.
stop alarming us we know its a none starter.
hahahahahah,,, good point you got there,,, PF alarms for you with much `love`
we judgement konka umulandu wimbona ububi pamenso.
at ndobo my coment went to the judiciary not the executive, separation of power walaba shani
Ico balandila mwee, so many Bemba names in those cash scandals, now I start believing those shy Lozis that Bembas are thieves, I thought they were just jealous.
The only thing I like about the Chinese is their stance on corruption and theft of public resources – we would be talking about a summary FIRING SQUAD. But in Zed some of these will exhaust their life expetancy while the debats continue with year-long postponements whenever they appear in court. ABA BANTU NIBA KAWALALA, FINISH, BASI, KWATHA!!!
Why is that most of the stories first are published my WDZ and then LT. I have started worrying now?
Olo lwanya ! Kanshi alimukakubila umunensu.Its about time.
BUSHE KANSHI WHY DO WE GLORIFY THIEVES IN ZAMBIA??? THIS COUNTRY WILL NOT GET ANYWHERE IF WE CONTINUE TO MASSAGE ECONOMIC SABOTAGE THE WAY WE CURRENTLY DO…
Your question is one for all of us! I was in Zambia recently was saw this Guy Henry Kapoko, walking with his head high as if he is a man of some importance. I felt like telling him what I really thought he was… A murderer with blood on his hands…who belonged behind bars with the key thrown away…
What about Simon Miti? Why is he in govt still? His incompetence led to all this theft.
You have a point. Why has PK spared this Miti man? The next government should hold him accountable!
Manje’ what will happen?? Ku zambia daily there are conviction’s for Corruption, BUT I never hear of anyone being Imprisoned to serve time for their thieving activities. All that happens is these Crooks who masquerade as Public Servant’s, use the Useless Zambian “Appeals system” that drag’s on for Centuaries, & they end up dying Free Men of Old age. Theres a Character who was found Guilty of Burying Public fund’s on his farm, & unless i’ve missed it, is still roaming as A FREE MAN. Honestly how do you expect corruption to Stop, & the Country develop if there’s NO Effective deterrent to this Daylight Robbery, that in reality is costing Zambian lives, through no Drugs in hospitals, & Poor substandard road networks that’s responsible for most of the Road Carnage happening…
I think you are referring to Liato with money found buried on his farm. While it is most likely that the money involved was public funds, don’t speculate! No has confirmed that it was indeed public funds nor where it came from! Hence the best Govt can do is to confiscate the money on the basis that “it is believed to be stolen or the proceeds of crime”. While in this case, the evidence and theft activity is evident
Well, one has to put him on his defence to SHOW HOW HE LEGALLY CAME INTO POSSESSION OF SUCH FUNDS – FAILURE TO DO SO – SHOULD BE TAKEN AS CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE OF ILLEGAL ACTIVITY FOR WHICH HE DESERVES SOME TIME IN THE “COOLER!”
(Continued),
for those of You that go on about Useless superstitious Crap like, Zambian’s are Dying on our roads because of some Satanic witchcraft/ sacrifices, its high time You moved on from this outdated reasoning. That’s just like a Dog barking up a wrong tree. All societies that are developed, have Long discarded these modes of reasoning, & understanding of the World. Zambians are Dying because Investment that should be going into developing our road infrastructure, + making it safer for all, or funds to improve our Hospitals & supply quality Drug’s end in pockets of a few, & we are busy looking at Outdated Superstitions for answers. Corruption is ECONOMIC SABOTAGE, & once Guilty beyond doubt, LIFE IMPRISONMENT should follow, & No Useless appeals accepted!
Are these cases different from the ones they were aquited of last year?
Been wondering the same….
Wait until the brewing scandals at the ministry of health pharmacy unit are revealed. Give us 4 weeks all the heads will roll.
Aba bafikakala balingile ukuya ku new Ukwa prison, Mpika
The guys are not corrupt, they are indeed wicked!!! How on earth would a normal person steal from such an important ministry?! Mwanya bakabwa imwe, vimangeni bwana vikabwalala. Malabish!
I thought Kapoko was aquited in all cases oooooh my word, 21 counts? Mwamulimbikila mwana. President Micheal Sata says he will fight the corruption even under the sea, in the air and on the surface. Bakkulu ni ba Kkulu.
Firing Squad, straight, dont waste time, will teach lessons to others who steal.
I thought this was gone and done with. What is the judiciary doing in Zambia? It is all about taking the Zambian people for a ride or taking advantage of the less privileged. What a useless Judiciary system.
We can only wonder in a country battling
with poverty and underdevelopment how
our Public servants could be so selfish.
Despite supporting human rights I think
the Firing squad is about right.
have just started investing in myself now. Sports will do it for me than getting tempted everytime. These offices are full of temptations i would rather stay away. Cage these fools. Twachula pafula.
Ama suit baffikala kwati baliba na important kanshi niba punka
The PF do owe kapoko alot.It has been reported that they used to hold seminars at his lodge at no cost at all.That may be explained why the first case flopped.No that they have planted Chibesakunda as CJ kapoko must be pleased.
The PF do owe kapoko alot.It has been reported that they used to hold seminars at his lodge at no cost despite knowing too well that these guys were presumably stealing money that was meant to help the sick and the dying.That may explain why for instance the first case flopped.Now that they have planted Chibesakunda as CJ and Nchito as DPP , kapoko must be pleased.Pleased in the sense that the whole saga will last years and years and in the end all these suspects will have the last laugh and walk free from court.Evidence is there that UKWA interferes with court business.He had stated before that, if he became president (which he has) ,he would stop all cases against Chiluba plus others.He is now implimenting what he said.Zambians need to hold him to his word.
ARREST SIMON MITI FOR GROSS INCOMPETENCE, history will judge you!
Dr. Simon Miti is an embarrassment to say the least, he let these chaps steal so that he steals big, please Mr Sata, fire Simon Miti and arrest him, we are very angry!
They are alleged to all have stolen cash money! there is a problem somewhere.
At least I am from court and know and heard the case. You haters who happens to be one and the same persons, leave Dr Simon Miti out of this. He was a Key Witness in court to convict Kapoko and Others. They stole CASH through collusion and connivance and syndicate, between Accounts, Procurement, Audit and HR departments. That’s were the problem was and not Miti. I like the this Miti Guy. He is humble.
Simon became state Witness becoz he lied about everthing, he knew these chaps were stealing under his nose, he is incompetent, he does not deserve to be in government, he must get back the ward. Oneday he will fall like a rotten leaf. Simon Kamwenda Miti must be fired.
Zambia is a failed state! Pipo like Simon Miti should have resigned in principle, becoming a state witness says alot. In other countries, state witnesse are those WHO know they have committed a crime and authority ask them to help them with all information, Its called snitching, Its like a.sking a gang member to turn against Its own for lenience, this is what Dr Simon Miti did, what was he Witness of? He revealed how they steal. He is a snitch!
Pipo like Simon Miti should have resigned in principle, becoming a state witness says alot. In other countries, state witnesse are those WHO know they have committed a crime and authority ask them to help them with all information, Its called snitching, Its like a.sking a gang member to turn against Its own for lenience, this is what Dr Simon Miti did, what was he Witness of? He revealed how they steal. He is a snitch!
Chimbwi + Chansa = Alfie!!!!!!
I agree with Chansa, people like Simon should take responsibilty of their actions and failures .
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