Sata swears in tribunal to investigate suspended judges

The tribunal will investigate the alleged interference in the case involving the Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) and Post Newspapers Limited, JNC investment holdings and Mutembo Nchito.

The tribunal is expected to complete its investigations within two months but may recommend to the president its own timeframe should need arise.

Other tribunal members sworn in include former High Court judges Naboth Mwanza and Thomas Ndlovu while Chipili Katunase Magayane is the secretary.

The suspended judges to be investigated by the tribunal are Supreme Court Judge Philip Musonda, and High Court judges Charles Kajimanga and Nigel Mutuna.

And President Sata has urged the tribunal to embrace the principles of justice as they investigate the alleged unprofessional conduct of the three suspended judges.

President Sata noted that natural justice demands that the accused persons are given an opportunity to be heard. — Lusakatimes.

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