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Sata Suspends Three Judges
President Michael Sata has with immediate effect suspended Justices Philip Musonda, Charles Kajimanga and Nigel Mutuna.
The President has since appointed a tribunal which will be headed by Justice Lovemore Chipoka of the Malawi High Court to investigate the alleged misbehavior of the three Judges.
Other members of the tribunal include retired Zambian high court Judges Naboth Mwanza and Thomas Ndlhovu while Chipili Katunasa will serve as secretary for the tribunal.
President Sata says the tribunal is expected to present him with a report on the findings in the next 2 months but that the tribunal may recommend on how long the process would take.
The head of State noted that his office has received numerous complaints about Justices Philip Musonda who is a Supreme court Judge, Charles Kajimanga and Nigel Mutuna who are High court Judges, from the Law association of Zambia, Lawyers within the judiciary and members of the public.
President Sata noted that the terms of reference would be based on the allegations that the trio interfered with a case involving the Post newspapers, Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ and JNC holding limited and Mutembo Nchito.
And President Sata explained that he has decided to engage Justice Lovemore Chipoka of the Malawi high court to ensure that the tribunal proceedings are conducted in an impartial manner.
The President has indicated that the deputy minister in the office of the Vice President Edgar Lungu would be sent to Malawi to deliver a letter of appointment to Justice Chipoka. Qfm
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State House Monkey
April 30, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Way to go HEMCS. No one is crying Tribalism coz there is Judge MUSONDA there. See you UPND buggers Sata is not tribal in his dealings ! Sort them out o
Zambiana
April 30, 2012 at 8:56 pm
Law at work. Let this be quick for justice delayed is justice denied, needless to say no one should be above the law! Hope facts wll come up.
Kay
April 30, 2012 at 8:58 pm
Boring…nothing new about Sata. Can he please bring Economic development. Nanaka nama investigations yakwe or he could produce his own version of CSI Zambia featuring GRZ
Kanitundila kamutotototo
April 30, 2012 at 9:09 pm
so mmembe should not pay back the k14billion he owes DBZ. Nonsese just because mmembe supported sata to win president mmembe has become untouchable no wonder HH said today sata can do anything to remain in power. the man is being ruled by mmembe amazing..hh is vindicated.
African Justices Taima
April 30, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Justices Philip Musonda[]worst], Charles Kajimanga [worse]and Nigel Mutuna[bad].
Kanitundila kamutotototo
April 30, 2012 at 9:27 pm
problem presidency is not transfarable..we could have transfared it to Dr Kaseba..she is more logical and organised…kikikikiki
Rikki Tarr
April 30, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Their only offense is to not make decisions that suit the requirements of the ruling party. What a load of nonsense!
Mwenya mwaume
April 30, 2012 at 11:49 pm
These judges are corrupt, they deserve it. no wonder we are calling 4 the reformation of the judicial system,Kwashala Enest Sakala, beware of the cobra he spits at anytime.
sniper
May 1, 2012 at 3:24 am
We all know that messes up with mmembe or else u’ll end up in such a shit lyk those judges…but y?
sniper
May 1, 2012 at 3:25 am
We all know that no one messes up with mmembe or else u’ll end up in such a shit lyk those judges…but y?
Jmc007
May 1, 2012 at 5:33 am
More money in the pockets of the Commissioners!!! Please let’s have an inquiry into why money hasn’t started flowing into our pockets yet!
swala
May 1, 2012 at 6:38 am
the commission should present what ukwa wants if the goal by the truth then there report will be called a useless document and tax payers will lose
lady e
May 1, 2012 at 6:52 am
Judge musonda may be dirty but there is more to this especially that he is Edward mumbi ,s uncle. There many more judges who compromised. For mutuna its that issue wth mmembe.
Malaika
May 1, 2012 at 7:00 am
Take heed oh Zambia for in your midst lurks evil which is bent on corrupting the minds of the righteous. True Bantustans, this evil is so called. But behold, you have a strong leader who tolerates no rivary against the will of the supreme one.
mike1
May 1, 2012 at 7:02 am
Homo mmembe fred is happy now chinyo chobe one day we get u,,,
Fr. Frank bwalya
May 1, 2012 at 8:22 am
I tht even de chif justce wud appear on de suspension list 4 de judicial reforms… RED CARD!
Evangelist
May 1, 2012 at 8:28 am
Some blogers sound so evil. The question is ‘Do M’membe Fred also deserve fair justice? If Yes! What if these judges conspired to fix M’membe,wud u stil say Judges ar fair?wait 4 the tribunal outcome.
FTJ
May 1, 2012 at 8:41 am
The tribunal findings have been pre meditated. What a waste. Ukwa Chikala cha wiso apa na uwafakapula
WAMULOMO
May 1, 2012 at 8:55 am
The tribunal should start with the DBZ loan. Is it true Mmembe and Nchito brothers owe DBZ 14 billion kwacha? Secondly, the judges have been suspended on hear say without proof. Why appoint Malawian judge? wasting allowances.
cult hero
May 1, 2012 at 9:00 am
Yaba i hope something meaningful will come out of this unlike some of the tribunals we have seen that have been pure comedy to say the least!!
pf executioner
May 1, 2012 at 9:02 am
All you losers will just be sorted if you continue to insult our beloved leader.
mathews katebe
May 1, 2012 at 9:19 am
The only crime the three judges have committed is to pass judgement which is not in favour of ukwa’s bootlickers, the post. Ukwa and membe be warned that to everything there’s time. Time will surely catch up with you one day. Shame!!!!
Prof; Zick
May 1, 2012 at 9:36 am
Try HH& see if he can beat SATA,no tribe with SATA
makilikito
May 1, 2012 at 9:53 am
comment reserved
The Junta
May 1, 2012 at 10:00 am
Where is my comment.Anyway LAZ has won. They wanted this case to make sense.Stop insulting Sata.You do not anything about this case.I see a lot ignorant and bitter comments.This judges ruled in favour of Membe.They stunk of dirty deals.
bookworm
May 1, 2012 at 10:36 am
Tumfweko and some bloggers why post using your real email and flooding a lot of insults on the presido.Have just sent an email to the most insolent blogger.Check your mailbox.You know your self
JUVILANTEE
May 1, 2012 at 10:36 am
Health decision.Thank you Mr president.New day has come for the Judiciary.
Wanu Ngwee
May 1, 2012 at 10:55 am
Maybe it’s a problem that our legal system does not have a JUDICIAL SERVICES COMMISSION of which all senior lawyers in the country are members, and which should recommend to the president who among themselves are suitable for appointment to the position of Judge, and like wise who should be reprimanded for any wrong doing.
NGONI KING
May 1, 2012 at 11:07 am
Dentist pulls out all of her ex-boyfriend’s teeth after split
By Eric Pfeiffer | The Sideshow – 11 hrs ago
If you’re planning a trip to the dentist, it might not be the wisest decision to make your appointment with the person you just broke up with.
A Polish woman is facing three years in prison after she removed all of her ex-boyfriend’s teeth during dental surgery just days after their breakup.
“I tried to be professional and detach myself from my emotions,” Anna Mackowiak, 34, told the Austrian Times. “But when I saw him lying there I just thought, ‘What a bastard’ and decided to take all his teeth out.”
Marek Olszewski, 45, reportedly showed up at Mackowiak’s dental office complaining of toothache just days after he broke up with her. She then allegedly gave him a “heavy dose” of anesthetic, locked the door and began removing all of his teeth one at a time.
“I knew something was wrong because when I woke up I couldn’t feel any teeth and my jaw was strapped up with bandages,” Olszewski said.
“She told me my mouth was numb and I wouldn’t be able to feel anything for a while and that the bandage was there to protect the gums, but that I would need to see a specialist,” he said.
“I didn’t have any reason to doubt her, I mean I thought she was a professional.”
Adding to his trauma, Olszewski said his new girlfriend has already left him over his now toothless appearance.
“And I’m going to have to pay a fortune on getting indents or something,” he said.
Mackowiak is currently being investigated for medical malpractice.
Kwito
May 1, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Mavi yekha yekha
sniper
May 1, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Suspension gat hidden agenda
Sosaa lyonse
May 1, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Sta has signed a convenant with the devils in the names of M’embe and Nchito. DBZ loan must be paid otherwise posterity will judge you harshly. Sata had good lawyers working with him in the names of Obby Mubanga, Mumba Kapumpa etc who have impecable resume’s but why pick on Nchito and Malila. the answer is because of the convenant mentioned above!! Sata is under siege and will continue to look at the smaller picture, Zambia is bigger than M’embe and Nchito. Wake up and be wise Mundala.
neutral
May 1, 2012 at 2:11 pm
I strongly believe the President has grossly overstepped his powers and if he hasn´t then we need to drastically reduce the powers of the President in the constitution. I have no knowledge of these cases or the Judges implicated but this sets a very dangerous and bad precedent. Isn´t it the responsibility of the Chief Justice to institute a commission of inquiry to investigate alleged corruption in the Judiciary? Now any Judge presiding over a case where Government or the PF has a vested interest, will do so with restraint and fear of possible recriminations. Even if the constitution gives him that power the investigation and suspensions should have been instituted via a request to the Chief Justice and the DPP. The President is ill-advised and his cowboy tactics are getting to be very dangerous for our freedom
Utu jiri jiri
May 1, 2012 at 4:12 pm
UKwa gave fuel to Malawi and one would hope this commission of inquiry is going to be a white wash.It is an absolute waste of tax payers money.This is a travesty to our nations justice where politicians are going to dictate which way justice should go.
Victim
May 2, 2012 at 1:31 am
This is long overdue. Some of us are victims of these judges and are crying for justice to prevail. Thank God he has answered our prayers. Let God expose more of their dealings beyond the stated case. There is circus in civil cases especially in commercial courts. When you have money you get it all. For instance, how can a learned judge fail to distinguish expired contract from existing contract and deny someone leave pay using an expired contract. Why should a judge question and throw out evidence from Interpol just because it exculpates the lesser being. A judge who can’t distinguish an exchange rate loss from collusion deserves the tribune. LET THEM CRY OUR CRIES and EXPERIENCE WHAT WE GO THROUGH WHEN THEY PASS UNFAIR JUDGEMENT. BRAVO MR PRESIDENT.
manu4life
May 2, 2012 at 10:19 am
THIS IS AUTOCRACY AT ITS BEST.
Thomas Taimu
May 2, 2012 at 1:34 pm
A point of correction: The high court judge from Malawi is Lovemore Chikopa not Lovemore Chipoka as spelt. He is judge of Mzuzu High Court. By the way on a lighter note he is so famous for delivering rulings against government such that many lawyers who are representing defendants in a government case rush to Mzuzu high court.
Phiri
May 3, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Sata please fire them Judges are the most corrupt.AKAWALALA OWONONGA ZAMBIA.