This was yesterday, 30th April 2025 at the Lusaka Magistrate complex after Munir Zulu was convicted in a seditious practices case.
Zulu has lost his Lumezi seat he held as Independent following his conviction in a libel criminal case.
The Magistrate Court reserved the sentencing to 2nd May 2025 to allow Zulu’s main lawyer who was absent file mitigation.
The seditious practices carries a minimum of seven years imprisonment sentence.
Zulu however looked confident waved at his Supporters saying “it is well” as he was taken to prison with his wife escorting him to the vehicle.
He however has the right to challenge the conviction by appealing to the High Court within 14 days after sentencing.
He becomes the third member of Parliament during the UPND reign to be jailed after Nixon Chilangwa and Ronald Chitotela of Kawambwa and Pambashe respectively.
Zambian Eye, 1st May 2025.