Tag Archives: Serenje

Chitambo voter turnout impressive

SERENJE district returning officer Yaphet Simpamba has described yesterday’s voter turnout in the Chitambo by-election as impressive compared to last year’s polls.
Mr Simpamba estimated the turnout to be about 80 per cent compared to last year’s 35 per cent.
“At the close of voting, the report I received indicated that a high voter turnout at polling [...]

Magistrate threaten to dismiss PF cadre’s assault case

A Serenje magistrate has appealed to prosecutors to ensure witnesses were ready and available for the cases to avoid unnecessary adjournments.
Magistrate Happy Chongo made the appeal today when he adjourned two separate cases, one involving a Patriotic Front (PF) cadre, Nevers Muchemwe, 25, facing an assault charge and Danny Chipasha, 19, facing a defilement charge.
Magistrate [...]