The Lusaka Magistrates Court has granted opposition leader Chishimba Kambwili a whooping K50,000 bail in his own recognizance with two working sureties of fixed abode.
This was after Kambwili entered a not guilty plea before Chief Resident Magistrate Lameck Mwale in a case where he stands accused of defaming President Edgar Lungu.
The former information Minister is alleged to have defamed the Head of State by saying “a dog from Chawama has been traveling a lot amidst high mealie meal prices”.
Kambwili’s Lawyer Christopher Mundia has assured the court that his client will adhere to the bail conditions imposed on him as he is of fixed abode.
The outspoken former lawmaker has spent two nights in police custody after police denied him bond. But his lawyers successfully Habeas Corpus yesterday compelling police to present him before the court today.
Details to follow