By CHARLES MUSONDA A GRADUATE of Apex University has been convicted for human trafficking and faces a minimum sentence of 20 years imprisonment for trafficking a school leaver to Turkey to engage in the worst kind of labour.Lusaka Magistrate Felix Kaoma yesterday found 30-year-old Paul Zambara guilty of one count of trafficking Alice Lubinda, 25, to Turkey where she was subjected to degrading inhuman treatment as she worked as a housemaid for several hours without resting.Mr. Kaoma has referred Zambara to the High Court for sentencing because the minimum sentence is beyond his jurisdiction. The maximum sentence for human trafficking attracts 30 years imprisonment.Zambara was initially jointly charged with Loveness Chitambara but the charge against her was dropped after which she was turned into a State witness.Particulars of offence were that between July 1, 2019 and August 31, 2019 in Lusaka, Zambara jointly and whilst acting together with unknown persons intentionally and unlawfully trafficked Ms. Lubinda, […]
HUMAN TRAFFICKING LANDS GRADUATE IN TROUBLE
