ETHEL CHISOMO EDWARDS CHARGED WITH 3 COUNTS OF HATE SPEECH,SEDITIOUS PRACTICES AND LIBEL.
The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform the public that Kabwata Police Station through its Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested and charged a Zambian National Ethel Chisomo Edwards, aged 42, of village Kangwane, Chief Chizela in Mufumbwe District also a resident of house number 84 Louis Avenue Elmont, New York, United States of America, for various offenses contrary to the Laws of Zambia.
The suspect has been formerly charged and arrested for the following:
Count 1: Seditious Practices
Contrary to Section 57(1)(b) as read with Section 60(1)(c) of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that the suspect uttered seditious words in a video circulated on social media platforms, an act intended to incite public discontent among the people of Zambia.
Count 2: Hate Speech
Contrary to Section 65 of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act No. 2 of 2021.
It is alleged that the suspect produced and circulated a video in which she uttered derogatory statements against the President of the Republic of Zambia Mr.Hakainde Hichilema, his family, and the people of Zambia, including threats of violence.
Count 3: Hate Speech
Contrary to Section 65 of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act No. 2 of 2021.
It is alleged that the suspect circulated a video directed at one Chela Tunkuta, wherein she made offensive remarks, a statement deemed to be hate speech.
Count 4: Hate Speech
Contrary to Section 65 of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act No. 2 of 2021.
It is alleged that the suspect produced and circulated an audio recording containing hate speech against Ms. Judith Kabemba, in which she issued demeaning and offensive remarks about her.
Count 5: Libel
Contrary to Section 191 of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged that the suspect published defamatory words against Ms. Judith Kabemba.
The suspect, upon being interviewed in the presence of her counsel, confirmed understanding all the allegations leveled against her.
She will appear in court soon.
The Zambia Police Service takes this opportunity to remind members of the public that the abuse of social media platforms to spread hate speech, seditious statements, and defamatory content is a serious offense. Such actions undermine public order, national unity, and the dignity of individuals.
We further warn perpetrators that the Police will not relent in pursuing and bringing to book all those found wanting under the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act and other applicable laws.
The Zambia Police Service remains steadfast in its mandate to maintain law and order, protect individual rights, and ensure the safety and security of all citizens.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Clearly belongs to the lunatic fringe.
This is a self inflicted arrest or punishment, she even came all the way from US, why didn’t she just stay there? Nothing could have happened. And according to this address given, village Kangwane, Chief Chizela in Mufumbwe District, this person is believed to be a Kaonde. To be honest, Kaondes bantu baswa Mema are generally good and friendly people, they are not known for such insults we hearing from this woman, she is tarnishing the image of the entire tribe, please let her stop it.
Ba Citizen, why do you relate her conduct to an entire tribe? It is called stereotyping and it is wrong.
You cannot judge an ethnic group on the basis of the behaviour of one individual.
A very refreshing news indeed.
Easy ba Zambia Police Service.
I looked at the videos. Am more inclined to think the woman is not in full control of her mental faculties.
Talk to her relatives, and they will explain the history of this woman. She needs psychiatric evaluation.
She doesn’t look normal to me.
This is the woman Chilufya Tayali was on video claiming that she has changed and should be forgiven. She is a criminal just like Tayali and the police have done a good job to arrest her.
If you have a big mouth stay away why even come here. Didn’t you learn anything from kambwili and where his big mouth got him.
She is demon possessed. Better to release her and put her on the next flight to USA. After all, they want her back. Let her be a US problem.
This woman MUST not be released. A Jail term should be implemented to term her tongue
Well Done ZP and GRZ, Bravo . Please now throw away the keys to the Cells she’s in into the Crocodile infested Luwangwa river
Is this a woman or a thing…. Yaba chacheeneh
Lock her up lock her up, lock her up
She looks unstable