Court issues contempt proceedings against Kankoyo MP, Hon Heartson Mabeta.
The Lusaka High Court has granted leave to issue contempt proceedings against Kankoyo Member of Parliament, Heartson Mabeta.
Mabeta accused former Anti-Corruption Commission Board Chairperson, Musa Mwenye SC of soliciting for $3million in the ZCCM-IH matter against Vedanta and KCM.
He also accused Mwenye of threatening Judge Charles Kafunda.b
Musa Mwenye has applied that Mabeta be committed to prison for these contemtous outbursts and allegations.
Well it seems that the after thought of reconciliation was little too late to change the envitable.
It appears the accusations made by the MP Has cast a very deep scare on the Intergrity of the SC , Whose image could only be restored by a public apology and retraction of the accusations made.
Clearly no public apology or retraction of the accusations has been made as demand in the official letter from the SC. The 24 hours is up and we are were we are today.
This should serve as a warning to would be offenders who champion unsubstantiated statements to cast aspersions on individuals who have worked hard to build a reputable image in their profession.
This is going to level the playing field in ensuring factual reporting in the political arena. We as a country desperately need this control in our public discussions.
For now I Guess it is check mate. There is need to think before talking.