NDOLA resident, Andre Mtine, has been arrested along with two senior employees at Zambia Postal Services (ZAMPOST) in Ndola for money laundering and theft involving more than K100 million.
Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) spokesperson, Rosten Chulu, confirmed the arrest of Mtine, 43, a Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) committee member along with ZAMPOST Finance manager, Gilbert Kapambwe, 42, and Financial accountant Ignatius Kapembwa, 49, all of Ndola.
Mr Chulu said in an interview yesterday that the three were arrested on Saturday and would appear in court soon.
In the first count, the three, who are on bond, were charged with theft contrary to cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia while in the second count, they were charged with obtaining money by false pretences.
The third count was money-laundering contrary to section seven of the prohibition and prevention of money laundering Act 14 of 2001.
The total amount involved is K110,737, 000.
“I can confirm that Andre Jabulani Mtine of 35 Lualaba road in Kansenshi was arrested on July 7, 2007.
He was arrested with two others namely, Gilbert Mofya Kapambwe Finance manager at ZAMPOST of 5628 Itawa extension and Ignitius Kapembwa Financial accountant of Kasusu road in Northrise,†Mr Chulu said.
He said Mtine was arrested as consultant and director of Riskmate Limited and charged jointly with the two ZAMPOST employees for the offences allegedly committed between January 1, 2004 and June 26, 2007.
“The three are alleged to have been making bank transfers from Africa Banking Corporation, money amounting to K110, 737,000 to Riskmate limited. They will appear in court as soon as possible,†Mr Chulu said.
When contacted, Mr Mtine refused to comment and referred the matter to his lawyer Chimuka Magubbwi.
Mr Magubbwi confirmed that he was handling Mr Mtine’s case.
“He is our client in the matter. This is a matter, which is coming up in court and we are going to defend it. We’ve not been given a date yet,†Mr Magubbwi said.
In Chingola, Police have arrested a Lusaka illegal currency dealer who was also found in possession of other stolen items.
Chingola Police chief, Felix Mulenga, confirmed the arrest and named the suspect as Sydney Mukosha, 23, of Lusaka’s Chaisa township.
Mr Mulenga said police received a tip off from members of the public who had seen the suspect dealing in currency.
“Following his apprehension, police officers went to search his house where they found a briefcase containing millions of money in different currencies.
“We also found him with a Laptop that helped us to trace the details of the owner. The suspect is detained in custody,†he said.
The currencies included United States dollars, New Zealand dollars, South African rand, travellers cheques, Indian Rupees, United Kingdom pounds, United Arabic Emirates currency, Nokia and Motorola Cell phones, two pieces of precious stones of diamond and emerald.
At the weekend, police arrested Evans Mwata Michelo, 27, who was trapped between burglar bars in his intention to steal from Mimosa Evertake Preschool in Chingola’s Kabundi north township.
Mr Mulenga said Michelo went to the school at night and squeezed his head in quite well but the body failed to go in and his effort to get the head out failed.
The suspect later started screaming for help as he swung between the burglar bars helplessly, prompting the people in the neighborhood and the owners to call the police.
He was arrested for felony with intent to steal.
Mr Mulenga said the two suspects would appear in court soon.
And Police in Lusaka have picked up a man who is alleged to have been planning to marry his niece.
Police spokesperson, Bonny Kapeso, said the man had been picked up by police to assist with investigations following a report on the matter.
Mr Kapeso said that the man has since been remanded in police custody while investigations have been instituted to establish the relationship between the two.
NIECE MARRYING MAN NABBED
Police have picked up a 25-year old man who recently announced, he planned to marry his niece.Ba Joze cum Kalingonga Singogo told the press, he would marry Ngambo Kamwe, his 25 year old niece. Police spokesperson, Bonnie Kapeso confirmed the development in an interview with ZNBC.Mr. Kapeso said Ba Joze will help police establish the kind of relationship that exists between the two who are planning to marry. He said Ba Joze known for his addiction to the Lusaka Times blog will remain in custody to help with further investigations.
I know that marrying ones niece is a taboo but is it a crime?Can some learned lawyers fill us on this one.
#2 Chapi dont be like Dr. HK who has lost sight and direction. Can you marry your mother or your aunt? I think you are living in a wrong society? Dont you shame yourself asking this question. Why should you need the to remind you what is wrong and what is right. Law is compound not only what is written the a Zambian Bible but it dwells in individuals. Next time you be justifying kill of another person being the same as when you slaughter a chicken.
#2 Chapi dont be like Dr. HK who has lost sight and direction. Can you marry your mother or your aunt? I think you are living in a wrong society? Dont you shame yourself asking this question. Why should you need the some to remind you what is wrong and what is right. Law is compound not only what is written the a Zambian Bible but it dwells in individuals. Next time you be justifying kill of another person being the same as when you slaughter a chicken.
i really dont know were this world is heading to. how can a normal person seriously marry his own niece.i think all these chaps wanted was publicity others he is a lunatic
Niece marrying man nabbed
Police have picked up a 25-year old man who recently announced, he planned to marry his niece.
Kalingonga Singogo told the press, he would marry Ngambo Kamwe, his 25 year old niece.
Police spokesperson, Bonnie Kapeso confirmed the development in an interview with ZNBC.
Mr. Kapeso said Mr. Singogo will help police establish the kind of relationship that exists between the two who are planning to marry.
He said said Mr. Singogo will remain in custody to help with further investigations.
[ZNBC News]
Marrying ones close relative is a criminal offence. It is called incest.
Medically we are told it is not advisable. Ofspring of such a union have high chances if deformities due to similar gene types with the same reccesive factors which would then become domininant in the Children.
#7. Citizen advise Chapi it seems he has lost control, roots and he slow runing mad.
#7.Citizen advise Chapi it seems he has lost control, roots and he slowly runing mad.
Detention of someone to facilitate investigations does not mount to criminal proceedings. Investigations on issues of interest takes many ways among them being rendition, publicly announced detention, and consensus based interviews tedious or otherwise.So Ba Joze considered a pervert by many in society could be detained to establish if he is being the pioneer of that line of perversion about to wreck our society. That is how homosexuality started now engulfing the world. It is an abomination in our society. Alternatively they should release him but lender him mentally insane or life residence at Chainama or covertly bud him to set a precedence to the would be perverts. KK said in his time they worked decisively and timely to preserve values of the time. This generations cannot run away from such responsibilities. Some decisions are not for the camera period.
So mukamona Andre Mtine wont resign from FAZ, ifibantu fimo ifya pa Zed tafyakwata nensoni. In western countries when a public figure like him is accused of fraudulant dealings, the very first thing to do is, relinquish there posts.
chapi #2, easy #7 Its amazing how the chapi guy keeps on asking these questions that have no sense, chapi you ever heard about a word called “incest” ? pliz guy don’t show us your worst now, we know your intelligent than that.Ba easy please help this chapi guy out.
It’s all in red and black about Shapi (2). His values, morals and platform in society are ultravarous synonymous with vampires of moral decay. This fella needs some personalized counseling sessions with intensive prayer warriors intensively rebuking the wrongs in him. With a collective society help, Shapi has space to change. Society should not relent but keep seeing a human being and potentially future constructive player in him.
Easy naiwe limbi you have lost direction. Why do you always post your blogs repeatedly? check out #3,#4,#8, and #9 on this topic. Limbi walenwa ink na ba Joze pa interz last night. It has become a very habit for you to post the same blogs more than once. You haven’t yet told us where ba Joze is, or is it Kuku to tell us? Now, this chap is insane and does not deserve to be called Zedian because in Zed it’s unheard of to marry your own relative. They should charge this chap with incest pantu obviuosly alitobelako kale kuli niece. Put him in chimbokaila because he is a danger to other women.
This is not the first time Andre has been involved in fraudelent activity.During Mulonga’s first tenure as FAZ President when his administration was accused of failing to account for monies for an African cup outing . It was Andre the major culprit. He hired fictious transport for the officials and players.He could not account for various admnistrative expenses under his charge.He has always escaped but this tie he has been conered
Easy.I`m a Christian and I do not support that Lunatic at all but all I wanted to find out is what the Zambian Law states.
#14 Kalembe, I noble and normal its your technology that spins. Please register this problem at lusakatimes not with me. Citizen Zambian laws are straight forward. Under customery law you are not allowed to marry your close relation because of medical problems that can result from such a product .i.e disabilities. Moreover we distinguished animals we are not like dogs, monkeys, who dont have morals. Morality is not just delivered from the bible its a foundation of any society. In addition we have values and norms. In Zambia we have a problem e.g. Mwansa Mbulakalima is still FAZ member despite hold a two senior positions MP and CB minister. How do you expect someone to perform with such amount of work no wonder people like Andre Mtine resort to stealing because is a short cut to get rich and there is no punishment for it
Chapi,I think you must research such issues on your own rather than asking through this forum.Most of us will doubt your touch with Zambian culture.Mind you common law comes in most situations like this.We dont need a British court to rule on this one.
This is the guy that needs serious prayer and counselling instead of jail time.For someone to go to that extent means serious problems and that`s my line of thought.Iwe ka VETERAN #13 mwaice ngolapepa ebantu bakupepela aba.Ufwile walapila napanesele wachilantuka.Ma mente alefwaya uyu umwaiche.
Easy .. All chapi is asking is the illegality of one marryng his niece. His opening statement reads “I know that marrying ones niece is a taboo but is it a crime?” From a moral and religious stand point we are all against that. But is it a crime ? Shouldnt this issue be handled by elders in the community and church leaders intead of the police intimidating the man. When a person gets to such a position they need psychological help.
Sage this is a crime under the panal code.
I magine a 17 year old nephew sleeping with and marrying a 52 year old auntie
#20 SAGE No its a police case the judge is the one who should recommend a psychological help or not. This is the boy who defied her aunt the mother to the girl. He is already out of hand. You SAGE you want to take everything like in the west. I tell if you play around with their traditions they value most you will see how they will crucitify you. This is a crime against society if elders were to be asked to try this boy he will come out of brews.
EASY.. take bola panshi wilaba chipante pante, The issue here is “intent to marry” that in itself is not a crime. If he defiled his aunt thats is a different story. I dont think from a legal stand point intending to marry his niece is a crime. But it is moraly wrong. Arresting him is not a solution. we know the Zambian justice system is broken down. This guy can be put in Chimbokaila for 20 years before he even sees a judge. Issues like this should be left to society to deal with and not the police. The other thing is why are we not talking about the niece herself. She is the problem here. She wants to marry her uncle. She willingly started living with her uncle. He did not force her or rape her. She is equaly a psycho. In all fireness both of them should be picked up by the police. Bleming a man for every sexual misdemeaner is wrong.
#21 what is your definition of a crime ? is it the age deference between 17 and 52 or is it the relationship? Bembas,Lozis,Tonga etc marry cousins. If the age difference is not a crime and marrying a relative is not a crime what are you talking about @#21?
Iam a parent SAGE#23 there is nothing like Chipante pante here, this boy has a clear mind all what is trying to do is to decive society and bring confusion to many who might think this is the right way of behaving. If he stays in Chimbokaila for ages well and good he would have saved the community a misfortunate which would have befallen it. We shall the developments. In a case wanting to do something is case already in law my dear immediately you say yes to something it implies agreeing or else saying no make a difference.
I agree that Singogo is a pervert, but morality and the law do not always coincide, in fact law is always behind. What Chapi asked is a genuine question which, bieng in the diaspora, I have also wanted someone at home with access to the Zambian penal code to educate us on. Some of us who were old enough will remember that VJ, when arrested for dealing in Mandrax back in the 80’s won his case simply because, while his actions were considered morally abhorent, there was no law against dealing in Mandrax.
Let us use this forum for honest and well informed debates. So somebody please tell us, what is the legality of ZP detaining Singogo? Those are the kind of quesions judges and the law have to contend with, not moral opinions.
I would like the ZP to state something Like “contray to section so and so subsection blah blah..” If the law does not exist, or does not cover this particular offence, then it is high time Parliament legislated or ammended the law.
EASY.. There are two parties to a marriege agreement. The man and a woman. Why are we not talking about about the woman here. why do we just want to demonise a man. She holds the key to this all problem. If she says no game over. What is she saying????
The other thing here i think you are confusing morality with legality. As Chapi and everyone here stated its a taboo to even contemplate marrying your niece. But its not a crime. The police and the justice system can not resolve moral issues. They are there to deal with legal issues. Like i pointed out, almost all the 73 tribes in Zambia permit marrying with in the extended families i know bembas allow cousins to marry. In other parts of the world thats un heard off. We have to put things into context. Moral vs Legal. I know Zambia operates on both constitutional and trditional rules. for instance legal marriege is by the marriege certificate. our parents got married traditionally. they dont have marriege certicates but they are maryed
nice to be back….fellow contributors it is not illegal to have children with your sister in the Netherlands!!!! the world is coming to an end!!!
Musa Mwenya and his PF self deception games, risk sinking the Oasis Forum into irredeemable irrelevance before Zambians. He has taken too much of his Sata antagonistic agenda into the mainstream Oasis forum roles. I think, its time for a none polluted civil society forum to emerge. I will not be stunned to see the MMD systematically squeezing this turned partisan cadre driven forum.
SIKOTA BACKS NEW ROAD-MAP
Livingstone Central Member of Parliament, Sakwiba Sikota says the proposed road-map by the Zambia Centre for Inter-party Dialogue is the shortest way to enacting a new constitution.Mr. Sikota said the Zambia Centre for Inter-party dialogue (ZCID) did not did not depart from what was proposed in the Mung’omba constitution review commission and civil society should not deceive the people.He said ZCID is one institution set up by political parties to intervene on issues that affect the people and the constitution is one of them.Mr. Sikota who is also United Liberal party President further said he expected civil society to commend political parties for proposing the constituent conference, which will tackle all issues.He appealed to Zambians to start focusing on what should be contained in the constituent conference bill.
K700b govt funds lying idle
The Ministry of Finance has disclosed that K700 billion of public funds is lying idle in commercial banks.Secretary to the Treasury, Evans Chibiliti said this has created a situation where commercial banks are lending government its own money.Mr. Chibiliti said this at a review workshop for controlling officers on cash and treasury management.He said it is disappointing that K700 billion could be lying idle in commercial banks while government is struggling to pay salaries for civil servants.
Mr. Chibiliti urged controlling officers to examine themselves and use the workshop to improve their performance.He said the workshop should come up with additional measures aimed at stregnthening cash and treasury management in government institutions. What is wrong with Zambia recently court workers were to strike to get arrears from 2003 which they were not paid. Do Zambia real problems?
Ba Easy, I guess you dont sleep when you dont see me on this Blog. Since you asked for it I will give u a ‘Tabe-esusha Cup’.
Singongo is only limited by Law and Social norms in his desire or decision to marry his niece. The law can easily be defeated using a agood argument and provisions.
The Bibilcal argument wont hold as Lotti and also Adam/Eve and his populating the whole world is of incest basis whatever argument you present. The conclusion is incest can be permitted inspecial circumstance.
Medically, we discourage close/inter-breeding or having children with family members. This is to avoid undesired genetical abnomalities which exist in some families. We encourage Genetical spacing for de-benefit of human Kind . The spacing however is dependant on a number of samples available and their reliability, and affordability to breed.
I hope the police wont use their myopic eyes and push singongo and his niece underground.
Too much of this incest story, its boring. Let’s talk about progresive issues than wasting our energies on those two imbeciles, they are are not worthy discussing. The headline is about Mtine, lets disect this kaponya and by so doing remind ourselves that stealing, corruption, laundering is only sweet as long as you are not cornered but very damaging to one’s reputation when arrested. I was of the view that people have learnt something from Chiluba’s story, unfortunately it seems thats not the case. People are so engrossed in stealing that they dont even shudder when they look at the repercussions thereof.
Let us assume, Singongo and Ngabo’s Mother have the same Biological Father(Partenity test). This makes them achieve over 99.95% partenal and Maternal heredity and can easily be matched 1 to 1 or most traits. If thier Mother cheated, and they have different fathers but same legal father this complicates..These things happen(VISA appl 4 USA Mudala). If Singongo and Ngabo Mother have no known dyfunctional conditions, then Singongo has things his way, on the basis that..Ngabo has a dirrent Father(assuming it not family again)..
So Bane, You could be opening apondora Box of worms. Singongo and Ngabo are free and can migrate to Holland or other countries and still be able to have heathy kids, enjoy ther copulations and live happily as desired.
The answer is in counseling Singongo and his niece..Not locking him up in those filthy cells. The difficulty, He has already tested ICHISABO…Maybe it it the way these guys can survive AIDS.
MTINE HAS TO GO
The topic that we should be talking about is that of Andre Mtine being nabbed and not about the madman Singogo!!!!
What has gotten into you bloggers???
The Marriage Act (Chapter 50 of the Laws of Zambia)
(b) having contracted a marriage under this Act, during the continuance of such marriage contracts a marriage in accordance with African customary law; shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years: Singongo is guilty here by approaching the aunt in customary law. He should have kept quite. Mr. Chiller you a Tonga and you that this not acceptable in many cultures.. Dr.HK with you rtheotics pilz come and get these to Holland we dont need them here they are a disgrace. For you everything is normal doc. No wonder you are selling organs of others without their approval
#35 Mwaba wait for kuku is coming to nab you because he knows you better. Mtine and Singongo are not difference they bring national destruction. In the 21st century pipo have become more primitive even worser than in stone age.
#1 Kanswe, am not addicted to lusakatime like Easy who has become like a person wearing same type of pink shirt from monday to friday te? We used to call those shirts as “ka always” so umwaice Easy in always wapa Lusakatime.com te?
Coming to your topic. Ala ubwafwa ni muma churches emobufuma. Get me right me here te? Tell me which church in Zed read the book of Leviticus (ubwina Lebi)?. The answer is none and they all talk about “umutulo” and paying 1/10 of your income to church to be blessed te? Nomba get Bible ya home service and open Ubwina Lebi chp5 Vs 18, you will find the following rules:
(pipo am not insulting that what is written in the Bible)
1. Techakwesha ukufula ubwamba bwakashi lyobe pantu wena mulopa umowine ****
2. Techakwesha ukufula ubwamba mwana wakashi lyobe pantu wena mulopa obe *****
3. Teshakwesha ukulala nomwaume mubiyo (gays), thats abomination.
4. Teshakwesha ukufula ubwamba bwakashi yakwanonko pantu wena ninonko same blood.
Plz read Leviticus
BA JOZE, I can hardly understand what you are saying, But whatever it is. Singongo has already done the act and maybe the girl is even pregnant. Mr Easy are you going to seek my service to get rid of the undesired element. If the answer is No..Then Bena Singongo need some help, not condemnation.
#38 well done BaJoze, iwe Mwaice HK just read the verse, he just used venacular to simplify issues use your english bible if at all you have one and read then you come to terms with BaJOze, imwe baice mwakulikwisa ?
Does this mean Tom Mtine is broke?
SAGE..Tom Mtime was a Kuanda Era Millionaire..He has always been a fake ‘Zaffico’ Millionaire, who is maybe overated.
#42 Dr. HK we shall not seek you services instead the child will be born and you should not blame anyone he start killing pipo including your offsprings. Dr. HK you have over stayed in Holland pilz come home to visit. Andre Mtine is the son of Tom Mtine.
Police have misdirected themselves in remanding this person in custody – calling him in for questioning is a different ballgame altogether & would have been the most reasonable course becoz we don’t live in a police state & we expect the police to know their remit & not respond to knee jerk reactions. Abhorrent as his utterances may be, he lives in a society which gives him his freedom to air his views, the onus is on society to correct his warped thinking, not throwing him behind bars, as he has not commited any crime whatsoever – unless anyone has proof to the contrary. I think he has every right to sue the state for false imprisonment as things stand! Police should be chasing up others in Mtines league such as Mpondela who persistantly fail to account for public funds & not two naive-love birds – who are very soft touch.
The issue at hand is crap and I only repect what Ba joze pu to see in the bible. Forget about ku ba sungu and deal with matters from a zambian perspective. HK be sensible and remember that they are alot of zambians who slept with their relatves. But marriage is profound and it must be respected!!
Titus..We are talking about Andre Mtine. Follow the Easy link.
I refer to #41 and #42 by SAGE and HK respectively. I think it is not right to pass comments on Andre’s father Mr Tom Mtine like that carelessly. I guess Mr Tom Mtine is not part of the discussion, both your comments are out of line. Do not use the media forum to display “your stone age ideas” or advance personal hate. I personally have respect for Tom Mtine and his achievements in life of which both you “morans” SAGE and HK will never reach. I guess he has worked for his money as evidenced from the number of business interests he used to run in Zambia.His humour and respect does not only span in Zambia but Africa and other places. At CAF he was awarded the Order Of Merit-Gold, was Techincal Director at FIFA, helped develop football in the country and Africa, he run successful companies like,Lonrho,Intercontinental and the list is endless. I hear the man us humble and does not “praise himself as rich”. SAGE and HK, what have you “clowns” achieved compared to Tom Mtine?
I agree with DPP. it is wrong to align a parent to the doings of a son or relative. I think the comments by HK #42 are irresponsible and just shows how shallow minded person HK is. I think to use the term “Zaffico Millinaire” is malicious whatever it means.I think this facility is meant for constructive urguments rather than insulting people. As Andre and the others have been charged, it would be good to look at the outcome of the courts as a person is innocent until proven guilty. We have seen so many cases withdrawn by the state. If they did something wrong, the law will take its course. Though I have been leaving abroad for the last 15 years, am told Tom Mtine is still one of the old timers who manages to look after himself and still maintains his standards despite his old age. I asked some of my freinds in Ndola who informed me the man still maintains his standard of life due to his wise investments. SAGE and HK, please lets not just open our mouths without thought?
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