Sat, 26 Nov 2016 13:46:59 +0000 The trial of Michael Chanda has been delayed yet again due to the absence of witnesses for the Drug Enforcement Commission, angering supporters who wondered how the justice system can work in Zambia. The popular musician and community leader appeared in front of Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga yesterday, looking exhausted and disappointed by the adjournment of his case until Thursday, 1 December. This was the 15th delay in trial since Mr Chanda was apprehended five months ago. Mr Chanda was first arrested on 23 June along with 18 of his fellow Rastafarians as they prepared for a concert celebrating the birth of former Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie. Heavily armed DEC officers raided the N’gombe farm, owned by Mr Chanda, where the concert was to be held and arrested the Rastas, accusing them of cannabis possession. The Rastas were held in Kamwala Remand Prison while their trial was delayed 13 times […]
