Zambia: Editor freed of pornographic charge

She contended then, that the intention was to raise public alertness about the plight of Zambians during a prolonged nationwide strike and solicit for public, government attention, which had taken a mild stance towards the strike.

In his ruling, magistrate Charles Kafunda said, “The materials in question do not corrupt anyone's mind. I had a look at them and state witnesses said so too.

When you see them, the first response is shock and so the state failed to prove that they can corrupt morals”.

Kabwela is among the many journalists at the controversial tabloid to appear in court. The newspaper has claimed on several occasions that the arrests, intimidation and beating up of its staff is a political manoeuvre by Rupiah Banda led government to silence divergent views.

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