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Munir Zulu charged with seditious practices

By ALICE NACHILEMBE
Police have charged and arrested Munir Zulu 35, of Olympia Extension in Lusaka for the offence of Seditious Practices contrary to the Laws of Zambia.

Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale said it is alleged that the suspect on September 7, 2023 at Ibex Hill Police station did utter Seditious words saying that the Republican President will dissolve Parliament on Friday, September 8, 2023 and that he will be calling for early elections.

Mr Mwale said  the suspect is alleged to have incited Zambians to start getting ready for campaigns after the Republican President dissolves Parliament.

He said the words which have raised discomfort and disaffection among the people of Zambia.

The suspect has been detained in Police custody waiting for court appearance.