By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSALUSAKA High Court Judge Catherine Lombe Phiri has recused herself from handling the case where a Kalomo resident sued UPND president Hakainde Hichilema for alleged fraudulent acquisition of 1, 500 hectares.In a memorandum signed on April 29, 2021 addressed to the Judge-in-Charge, Ms Justice Phiri who was allocated to handle the matter said that the claims by Misheck Hambwalula, an administrator of the estate of his late father, George Hambwalula were related to the issues that arose in another case she presided over under cause 2020/HP/1128 where Mr Hichilema was sued by Ms Pheluna Hatembo and Mr Milton Hatembo for illegal possession of farm no.1924, also situated in Kalomo.“In that regard I find that it would not be suitable for me to preside over this case as there is a high risk of perceptions of lacking in objectivity or potential bias. In that regard I recuse myself from the matter and send […]
JUDGE PHIRI RECUSES HERSELF FROM NEW HH KALOMO CASE
