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Masumba Was Erroneously Awarded Diploma, Says Witness
A witness in a case involving newly appointed Minister for North-western Province, Steven Masumba, has told a Lusaka magistrates’ court that the institutes erroneously awarded Mr Masumba a Diploma in Accounting Technician course.
National Institute of Public Relations (NIPA) Deputy Registrar, Academic Affairs, Musonda Chimya, said although he has not dealt with the matter to find out how the diploma was issued, Mr Masumba was not eligible to graduate as his examination results transcript indicated that he had arrears.
Mr Chimya, who testified before Lusaka Magistrate, Wilfred Muma, said Mr Masumba was served with a transcript where the subjects he sat for were indicated showing how many marks he obtained and the total marks.
He further said at the bottom of the transcript there was a comment which stated that Mr Masumba had arrears and not eligible to graduate.
Mr Chimya who could however not explain how Mr. Masumbas’ name was found on a list of students scheduled to graduate said he only came to know of the case when officers from the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC)went to his office to enquire about the matter.
In cross examination, Anti Corruption Commission prosecutor, Etambuyu Mwenda Zimba, asked if Mr Chimya was aware that the institute had not withdrawn the diploma from Mr Masumba, and whether it was still a valid document or not.
Mr Chimya told the court that he was not aware, adding that there are no records showing that the document was withdrawn but that since he was not there when Mr Masumba graduated, it could also be possible that he once attended the institutes examination centre.
However, defence Lawyer, Mutakela Lisimba, asked Mr Chimya whether Mr Masumba was served with any transcript, and whether the document he was referring to was not addressed to Mr Masumba or not or stated “To whom it may concern”.
However, Magistrate Muma intercepted and warned the defence counsel to be practical in his questions, adding that Mr Masumba must have know that it was addressed to him if he received it.
Mr Lisimba further questioned Chimya if he was aware that his client had used the document in question to get a job.
In response Mr Chimya told the court that he only started working for the institute in 2009, adding that he could not have known that Mr Masumba was a former student who had been using a forged document if the matter was not unearthed by the Anti Corruption Commission.
Mr Chimya further told the court that it was wrong for Mr Masumba to use the document in question to obtain a job, adding that he was very much aware that he was not qualified.
Meanwhile Magistrate Muma has strongly warned the Anti Corruption Commission prosecution to put their house in order and never to come in court empty or unprepared for any case.
Magistrate Muma warned Ms Zimba after she failed to furnish the court with the number of witnesses the commission was ready to bring in the matter involving Mr Masumba.
“You must have inquired when you took over the case not coming here empty. Look, you do not seem to know anything about witnesses; then how are you going to set dates” said magistrate Muma.
He said the public for a long time has been complaining of prolonged trials and left to wonder about justice and operations of the judiciary when it was doing everything possible to change the wrong perception.
He added that it was delays such as the one portrayed by officers from Anti Corruption Commission that lead to delays in trails.
“I adjourn the matter with bitterness to December 12, 2012. Make sure to bring all your witnesses on this date,” said Magistrate Muma.
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Man jo
November 19, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Anothe by elections looms in mufumbwe. if the judgement goes against masumba then automaticaly wil loose that seat as law do not permit an ex convict 2 hold any public office.
Katwa
November 19, 2012 at 6:39 pm
It explains why the man is eager to align himself with the ruling elites. To him what matters is to be right with authorities. I wonder whether, having a paper or not one need to go to court. As a matter of principle I shun to been associted with leaders who cannot obtain a diploma genuine.
Morious
November 19, 2012 at 6:49 pm
With the PF court in place… Masumba will win the case come 12 Dec.
King Pharaoh
November 19, 2012 at 6:56 pm
no bye election niba minister!
Mwashi
November 19, 2012 at 7:27 pm
But kwena..zambians are jokers,what an embarassment!!
mutototo
November 19, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Ka masumba nika kawalala maningi!Nikamwana kanjoka nayo mubobo.****** ***** it faces only a fine.Shame on the judicially also.A person steals a pot of nshima jailed 6years ka kawalala monga ka masumba a fine of K1million.Sata naye kaya
Change da way u eat
November 19, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Is no suprise,this pf party can onl be made of pipo like him,if leaderz at tha top ar nt qualified wat meks u thnk a ka peson at tha botom wil be qualified? In shot its a of unqualified hooligans….tulelolesha fye!!!
macky 09
November 19, 2012 at 7:58 pm
LEAVE MASUMBA ALONE.YOU`RE JUST JOB SAKERS.GO GET YOURS……WWWWOOOOO.
Prince TDC
November 19, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Dats da difference! Umusungu wud ve resigned on principle bt umuntu bwafya sana! Reaping even wen u ddnt sow,watch ths space!!!
norris
November 19, 2012 at 8:44 pm
these are the kind of leaders we have in this our zed.for sure we know what we expected from such leaders.ya pa zed bakamba efyo iya.
Comfort
November 19, 2012 at 9:13 pm
out with da little brat!! talking down at elders.nonsensical young f@&+!
Abena PJ
November 20, 2012 at 12:40 am
WHAT IF THE ONE WHO WROTE ON THE TRANSCRIPT THAT MASUMBA HAD ARREARS IS THE ONE WHO MADE A MISTAKE AND IT WAS DISCOVERED LATER THAT HE CLEARED THE SUBJECTS AND THE AUTHORITIES TOOK THE EASY WAY OUT AND JUST INCLUDED HIM IN THE GRADUANDS LIST? NIPA BEING AN INSTITUTION THAT TRAINS STUDENTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MUST HAVE MASUMBA’S FILE AND EXAMS HISTORY OF ALL THE EXAMS HE WROTE WHILE AT NIPA. IF THEY CANNOT BRING IT TO COURT TO PROVE THEIR CASE THEN SOMEONE IS JUST OUT TO BRING THE YOUNG MAN DOWN. AND THESE ISSUES ONLY CAME OUT AFTER THE YOUNG MAN JOINED POLITICS AND WAS APPOINTED TO A MINISTERIAL POSITION WHILE HE WAS STILL IN OPPOSOSITIN. TOO MUCH JELOUSIES AND VINDICTIVENESS PA ZED
kunda
November 20, 2012 at 8:34 am
Very possible, but the opposite to this view is also very possible.
I knw how 2 luv.(Lady)
November 20, 2012 at 6:32 am
I agree with you Abena PJ you are right 100% and i have the same comment.
chali
November 20, 2012 at 7:33 am
BA ZED YOU AT IT AGAIN WITH YOUR PULL HIM DOWN .LET NIPA PRODUCE HIS EXAMINATION FILE TO CLEAR THE AIR.FOR USELESS ACC U SHOULD DIG PROPER DATA TO GIVE THE THEM NO TIME TO CHANGE DATA TO PROTECT THE IMAGE OF THE COLLEGE.BLIND & DUMP ,SWITCHED OFF NIPA MGMENT.I THINK EVEN OUR ACCOUNTANT HAD ARREARS BUT FOOLS AT NIPA GAVE HIM A DIPL.PSE MAKE MAKE EXAMINATION FILE HISTORY FOR FORMER NIPA STUDENTS AVLE TO THE PUBLIC TO CLEAR OUR FEARS.FOR ACC IT WAS A GOOD MOVE FOR 2012 BUT POOR FINISHING.
induna
November 20, 2012 at 7:45 am
so masumba has no case to answer,its now NIPA with a case to answer.now how do we trust pipo with NIPA papers.or is the case been doctored to imply that masumba never forged the paper but was erroneously awarded the paper.whatever the case masumba is not surpose to have that paper,withdraw from him without delay am sure he can re-write he is a youngman with a young mind.hon. masumba show an example by re-writing and am wishing you all the best,and pliz try to be responsible and term your tongue.
Tom Bar Know Call Cheekalah
November 20, 2012 at 7:55 am
What about SDA (Rusangu) University which awarded RB a hounary degree when there was any transcript rather he never sat for any exams,why would it be wrong to say that NIPA awarded a Diploma to Masumba in the same capacity even he never cleared some subjects?Chiluba & KK were also awarded when they were not qualified.
P3T3R
November 20, 2012 at 7:56 am
SELENI TWIBEKO. Masumba Masumba forging ATD certificate fwebanobe twalikwata CIMA,ZICA Na MBA aya genuine. How can u address pipo of N/western if u are that Dull.Pwahahahahahahaha ATD failure
P3T3R
November 20, 2012 at 7:57 am
Chikakenifye chichikala icho
Nico
November 20, 2012 at 8:02 am
What PF is now telling young Zambians is that; there is nothing wrong in cheating and obtaining things dubiously. In fact this can land you a post as deputy Minister in the new government. This is the change you voted for.
kunda
November 20, 2012 at 8:32 am
Time to go back to school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an embarassment!
CALLED WISE
November 20, 2012 at 9:03 am
AS LONG AS NIPA ADMIN. DAZNT PROVIDE PAPERS PROVIN MASUMBA NEVA SAT 4 EXAMS,I AGREE WITH Abena PJ.
JEALOUSY IS WAT CHEWIN MANY OF US ZEDIANS.DA MASUMBA CASE ROSE UP N WENT DEAD SUM MONTHS BAK AGO.NOW BEIN A MINISTA,DA CASE IS BAK 2 LIFE AGAIN.WHY DAZ OUR JUDICIARY NOT DEAL WITH A RISEN CASE ONCE N 4 ALL?
wwww.zambia
November 20, 2012 at 9:19 am
Imwe ba zambia….when masumba was not on the political front,no one said nfyo about his deploma, now that masumba is there,all your nonse and big mouths are now open,please kalijo yai ba zambia.allow masumba to serve the the nation very well.BA NIPA, play your cards well.go go masumba dear and du what is right.North western is behind you……..all the way
the one
November 20, 2012 at 9:39 am
this is a very simple case,NIPA admin should be the one being questioned for mistakenly awarding a diploma to Masumba.if the institution can mistakenly award a diploma to someone who is not qualified,then i question the people who have graduated from that institution.
Killer
November 20, 2012 at 10:51 am
Ndelolesha fye
Killer
November 20, 2012 at 10:54 am
Ba Masumba may be na Grade 12 yalifye ni leakage forging ka Diploma pa NIPA
The Jackal
November 20, 2012 at 11:29 am
This is a straight forward case, having prior knowledge to what inspired. It is the fault of NIPA to award a student a certificate when he has not finished his courses. This is very serious and embarrassing for this institute, this just shows how incompetent those chaps in charge of the examinations and running the affairs of the school. Under normal circumstances such things must never happen because they compromise the state of the institution and hence losing credibility among many sections of society. How can the school erroneously prepare a wrong transcript and even prepare a diploma to a student who has not finished his studies honestly? Then you turn around and blame the student? Since when did outsider or let say students start printing there are own transcripts and certificates. NIPA has been in this ugly business of awarding non graduates certificates and now it has caught up with them. Sort the mess at the institute and leave Masumba alone, it is not his faulty!
ADMINISTRATOR.
November 20, 2012 at 1:50 pm
lets take education seriously
musa
November 20, 2012 at 4:40 pm
tumfweko u are very ******, idiots, fools, why bouce my mails, mwe bana ba mbwa imwe, publish them fools.
JosaiaTongogara
November 20, 2012 at 6:21 pm
There so many quacks posing as professionals with high sounding academic credentials. The credentials which were acquired dubiously have prevented people with genuine academic credentials from accessing job opportunities. I therefore, propose a general education qualification audit in all sectors to determine genuine educated people. The fake ones must face the music. No wonder we have not achieved meaningful development despite being independent for 50 years.
True bantustans:
November 20, 2012 at 6:56 pm
satan ukwa cnp the serpent, abombafye nama criminals chikala chakwe umu bemba wakantu, so he cant see that the bustard and companion is a criminal? Come 2013 we are goin to cage the chap maswanba and chi gay scot ichafota amatole.chao
keo
November 20, 2012 at 8:47 pm
@bantustan how can you be such a fool to post a comment like that,cant u see that others are commenting wisely