- A Pharmacist is in court over theft of more than K100, 000 and hundreds of dollars cash
Evans Bwalya, 35, of Avondale is facing 10 counts of theft by servant.
Allegations are that on February 20, 2020, Bwalya, being employed by Chirundu Pharmacy Limited as executive director, stole K7, 974 cash, the property of his employer.
In the second count, it is alleged that on May 4, the same year, the accused stole K15, 454.
It is alleged in the third count that on May 8, 2020, Bwalya again stole K20, 541 cash.
In the fourth count, it is alleged that on May 19 the same year, Bwalya stole K6, 240 belonging to his employer.
In count five, it is alleged that on July 17 this year, the accused stole K 51,943 from his employer.
It is alleged in the sixth count that six days later, the accuse stole stole K 8, 800 cash from his employer.
In count seven, it is alleged that five days later he again stole US$105. 20.
Further allegations in the eighth count are that on September 16, 2020, the accused stole K 4, 585 cash.
In the ninth count, it is alleged that on September 28, 2020, Bwalya stole K 538. 30.
In the last count, he is accused of stealing US$562.40 cash on October 14.
When the case came up yesterday before Lusaka magistrate Idah Phiri, the accused pleaded not guilty and trial will start on January 11.
