By GRACE CHAILE THE Court of Appeal has granted former First Lady Esther Lungu’s application to halt the forfeiture of her 15 double-storey flats, allegedly valued at over K66 million, pending the determination of her appeal. In a ruling dated March 19, 2025, Justice Yvonne Chembe found merit in Ms Lungu’s application for a stay of execution of the judgment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Division,High Court. The judgment, dated September 27, 2024, is stayed until the appeal is determined. Ms Lungu, who claims ownership of the properties in Lusaka’s State Lodge area, argued that the judgment is flawed and infringes on her constitutional right to property CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Esther gets appeal against seizure of her properties
