The Lusaka High Court has heard that over K14 million was transferred into bank accounts belonging to Veridain Dynamics and Digital Initiative Systems, companies owned by murder accused Samuel Dokowe, for goods and services that were never supplied.
Testifying before court, Auditor General’s Office auditor Ngawa Muhande said the payments were irregular and were purportedly made for the provision of goods and services and liquidation of debt, which was not the case.
He has told the court that the transactions were uncovered following intelligence information indicating suspicious payments by the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) involving the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) and other suppliers.
Mr. Muhande says the payments were allegedly made to ZRA, Airtel Networks Zambia Limited, Family Legacy, and others, but investigations revealed that the funds were instead deposited into accounts linked to Veridain Dynamics and Digital Initiative Systems.
He has added that a review of payment instructions (Atrasmara) and bank transfer application forms from Zanaco established that the account numbers used belonged to the two companies.
The court has also heard that the fund transfer application forms may have been submitted to Zanaco’s Acacia Branch by IBA accountant Francis Chipyoka or another accountant, Peter Hambiya.
In this matter, both Francis Chipyoka and Samuel Dokowe are accused of murdering IBA Director General Guntila Muleya on July 23, 2024.
His body was later discovered in Njolwe.
Others accused in the case include M’Thusani Dokowe and police officer Caleb Zulu.
By Darius Choonya
