By ALICE NACHILEMBE
Police have charged and arrested Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu 35, of Meanwood Ndeke with three counts of Libel contrary to the Laws of Zambia.
In the first count, it is alleged that on March 21, 2023 in Lusaka, the suspect issued defamatory remarks in which he alleged that Mr Situmbeko Musokotwane did receive corruptly the sum of $250,000 US dollars via Bank transfer from a company known by the suspect.
In the second count, It is alleged that on March 21, 2023 in Lusaka, the suspect issued defamatory remarks in which he alleged that Mr Charles Milupi did receive corruptly the sum of $250,000 US dollars via Bank transfer from a company known by the suspect.
In the third count, it is alleged that on March 21, 2023 in Lusaka, the suspect issued defamatory remarks against Engineer Mulchand Kuntawala in which he alleged that the Engineer sent money amounting to $150,000 US dollars via Bank transfer to Charles Mulupi two days before his appointment as Board Chairperson for Roads Development Agency (RDA).
The suspect has been released on Police Bond waiting for court appearance.
This is contained in a statement issued by Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale.
