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UNZA lecturer found guilty of fondling breasts and thighs of a female student in his office.

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A 52-YEAR OLD University of Zambia (UNZA) lecturer has been found guilty of fondling the breasts and thighs of one of his students.

Austin Mbozi has now been found guilty and convicted of indecently assaulting his victim and the matter has now been taken to the High Court for mitigation and sentencing.

When the matter came up before Lusaka Senior Resident Magistrate Felix Kaoma, he found Mbozi guilty of indecent assault and committed his case to the High Court.

According to the evidence in court, on September, 28, 2020 in Lusaka, Mbozi unlawfully and indecently assaulted a female student.

According to the evidence by the victim, she told court that on the fateful day, she went back into the UNZA premises to study.

She told court that on her way, she was stopped by Mbozi who asked her where she was going.

Court heard that Mbozi informed her that he needed some urgent work typed and needed help with it and the victim agreed to help him and he told her to go to his office around 17:00 hours to sign a contract for work, which involved typing some information.

The victim recounted that when she went to Mbozi’s office, she found two tables.

“When we sat down, he started touching my neck, kissing me and then moved to touching my breasts, waist and thighs. He then started moving towards my vagina, but I moved. He then told me that he would take care of me and offered me a bundle of money ,but I refused. He told me that he would divorce his wife and that he liked me very much, and he would increase the salary if I worked well,” she said.

She further recounted to court that she then got scared and started crying after realising that the door was locked and tried to get out.

Court heard that after pleading with Mbozi and promising him that she would return the next day, she then ran out and before she could report the matter to UNZA security, she fainted and was taken to the clinic.

In his defence, the convict denied the allegations against him.

However, in ruling, magistrate Kaoma said that he was satisfied with prosecution evidence and found Mbozi guilty of indecently assaulting the victim.

“In the circumstances and by the foregoing reasons, I am satisfied the prosecution have proved their case against the accused for the offence of indecent assault as charged. I do hereby find him guilty and convict him accordingly,” he said.

He then committed him to the High Court for mitigation and sentencing.

(Mwebantu, Friday, July 15th, 2022)

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Ndola teacher dragged to court for alleged rape on pupil

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A Ndola teacher has been dragged to court for allegedly sexually abusing a grade 11 pupil at a school he teaches.

David Kunda aged 31 is alleged to have lured the victim to his office where he sexually abused her.

The incident is alleged to have occurred on September 28th, this year at around 21:00 hours at the school premises.

When the matter came up for before Ndola magistrate Brian Simachela, Kunda denied the accusations.

It is alleged that on the material date, the victim had gone to accused’s office to call her parents.

It was heard that after the call, when the pupil wanted to walk out from the office, Kunda allegedly locked the door and raped her.

The victim then reported the incident to other teachers the following day.

However, after denying the allegations, the matter was adjourned to December 14th for commencement of trial.

Before it’s adjournment, advocate representing the accused , Kenneth Tembo applied for bail pending trial.

Magistrate Simachela granted bail of K25,000 in accused’s own recognisance and ordered that he also bring two working surieties from well known institutions.

(Mwebantu, Thursday, 30th November, 2023)

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LAZ strongly condemns brutal attack on Its member at High Court

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THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has condemned the thuggery and barbaric behavior that unfolded at the High Court yesterday, where a lawyer, Linus Eyaa, was physically attacked by aggrieved members of the public.

In a statement LAZ president Lungisani Zulu said the Association has established that Mr Eyaa was merely discharging his role as a Legal Practitioner in line with the provisions of the Legal Practitioners Act, Chapter 30 of the Laws of Zambia, when he met the unfortunate fate, from an opposing group in the case involving Money Grow Cooperative.

He reminded members of the public of the critical role lawyers play in the development of society, in line with every lawyer’s statutory mandate.

Mr Zulu said acts of physical violence against members of the legal profession are inimical to the advancement of the public interest, which lawyers advance.

He said lawyers have always stood and continue to stand on the side of society, even offering pro bono services to indigents.

“That the unfortunate incident happened in the precincts of the High Court, which are considered as a “holy ground of justice” makes the incident more distressing and any efforts by any citizens to take the law into their own hands deserves condemnation in the strongest terms, by all well-meaning citizens,” he said.

Mr Zulu has since commended police for its quick action in saving the lawyer.

“We are happy to also learn that six suspects of the violence have since been arrested by Kabwata. Police and now await subsequent court appearance to answer for their irresponsible actions,” he said.

(Mwebantu, Thursday, 30th November, 2023)

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Justice for girl killed by 10 dogs starts

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A FARM director whose 10 vicious dogs mauled a 13-year-old girl to death has been charged with manslaughter and appeared before the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court.

Last month, Shim Yaming’s dogs attacked and killed Sharon Banda, 13, who is the daughter of the accused’s person’s farm worker who lives within the ranch.

The incident happened around 05:00 hours when the victim went outside to use the toilet only to be attacked by the vicious beasts belonging to Shi of New Kasama.

Police visited the scene and discovered the dead body of the girl lying on the ground with multiple dog bites all over the body.
The victim’s father Allan Banda, 43, a poultry man at the farm, told police that his daughter was bitten and died on the spot as she sustained deep cuts all over her body.
Shi, 40, was later detained and slapped with the offence of reckless and negligent act and police later terminated some of the dogs which attacked the girl.

Yesterday, the accused appeared before the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court charged with manslaughter.

Allegations are that on November 8 this year, Shi did cause the death of Sharon.
The case was allocated to magistrate Mwandu Sakala.

The Director of Public Prosecutions is supposed to issue a committal later so that the accused in the matter is taken to the High Court for trial since the offence he is facing can only be tried in a higher court.

(Mwebantu, Thursday, 30th November, 2023)

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