Banker’s testimony in Muleya murder trial put…

The Lusaka High Court is set to rule on February 23rd on whether a banker, Kamwenje Katanga, can testify in the murder trial of former Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Director General Guntila Muleya without court authorization. The defense team for the accused argued that the banker cannot be called as a witness unless the prosecution applies for and obtains court permission, citing Act 44 of the Laws of Zambia, number 6. The accused, police officers Caleb Zulu and M’thusani Dokowe, Samuel Dokowe and IBA accountant Francis Chipyoka, are charged with Muleya’s murder, which occurred on July 23rd, 2024.

The quartet is accused of killing Mr Muleya, 44, with his body found in the Njolwe area by a passerby. Lawyers always want to prolong court issues hoping that delayments would alter the fate. Permitted to court or not, the banker seems to be a key witness rattling the accused.