Former President Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Zumani Zimba and three others have pleaded not guilty to terrorism related charges, in relation to the gassing incidents that rocked the country in 2020.
In this matter, Mr. Zimba is charged with aiding of terrorism acts Contrary to Section 28 of the Anti-Terrorism and Non-Proliferation Act, 2018 as read with Act No 6 of 2023 of the Laws of Zambia.
Allegations are that between February 1, 2020, and February 22, 2020, Mr. Zimba aided his co-accused to conduct terrorist acts or proliferation in Petauke district.
His co-accused are Given Phiri, Marlone Banda and Potiphar Gwai.
Trial will commence on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
By Darius Choonya