After five years of trial, Lusaka Magistrate Nsunge Chanda is currently delivering judgement against former ZAF Commander Eric Chimese and his co-accused James Chungu, proprietor of Chita Lodges Limited.
In this matter, Lieutenant General Chimese is accused of having abused his office when he engaged some ZAF employees to install tiles at his properties in Ibex Hill, Lusaka, an act which was prejudicial to the interest of the Republic of Zambia.
In the second count, Lieutenant General Chimese is jointly charged with James Chungu on a charge of money laundering.
It is alleged that the duo between January 2012 and February 2019 at Lusaka jointly and whilst acting together concealed and disguised the rights with respect to ownership of nine flats, one single storey building, one guest wing and one semi-detached cottage situated on Farm no. 2303 /Q in Ibex Hill, knowing or having knowledge to believe that the said properties were a proceed of crime among others.
During trial, the state called on 22 witnesses on stand.
By Darius Choonya
