By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSATHE UNIVERSITY of Zambia (UNZA) student Everett Chongo who is battling life threatening injuries, has applied to the Lusaka High Court to enter interlocutory Judgement in default of appearance and defence in a matter where she sued the State demanding compensation.Three years ago, Ms Chongo jumped out of a third floor window of the UNZA hostel after police fired teargas in rooms during a riot.She was diagnosed with unstable fracture on the lumbar spine, comminuted fracture dislocation of the right tibia , comminuted fracture left calcaneus and fracture of the right calcaneus undisplaced.She wants Government to pay damages to enable her seek further medical attention in South Africa before she is permanently incapacitated.Ms Chongo through her lawyer, Meamande Wamukwamba , of from LCK Chambers, stated that on July 16, 2021, the Attorney General was served the originating process relating to the matter.However, the State has made no appearance and defense.“That despite effective […]
Injured UNZA students seek default judgement against govt
