{"id":43481,"date":"2023-04-01T21:51:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T21:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/kabwe-deputy-mayor-found-with-case-to-answer-for-defaming-president-hichilema"},"modified":"2023-04-01T23:16:33","modified_gmt":"2023-04-01T23:16:33","slug":"kabwe-deputy-mayor-found-with-case-to-answer-for-defaming-president-hichilema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/kabwe-deputy-mayor-found-with-case-to-answer-for-defaming-president-hichilema","title":{"rendered":"Kabwe Deputy Mayor found with case to answer for Defaming President Hichilema"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Kabwe Deputy Mayor, Kayombo Mihova has been found with a case to answer in Kabwe magistrate court for allegedly defaming President Hakainde Hichilema. Mihova,23, a Councillor is facing one count of defamation of the president contrary to Section 69 of the Penal Code Cap.87 of the Laws of Zambia.<\/p>\n

Particulars of the offence are that the accused on the 29th of July, 2022, with intent to bring the name of the President in hatred, ridicule or contempt did publish defamatory remarks against the head of state.<\/p>\n

In passing the ruling, Kabwe Resident Magistrate Catherine Mumba said the prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt to put the accused on his defense.<\/p>\n

Mihova opted to give sworn evidence and that he will call three witnesses. April 24th 2023, has been reserved for mention and setting of the date for defense.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. Kabwe Deputy Mayor, Kayombo Mihova has been found with a case to answer in Kabwe magistrate court for allegedly defaming President Hakainde Hichilema. Mihova,23, a Councillor is facing one count of defamation of the president contrary to Section 69 of the Penal Code Cap.87 of the Laws of Zambia. 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