By LUCY PHIRI
FORMER Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji has objected to tendering in his two helicopters as part of evidence before the Lusaka magistrate court contending that the seizure can only be done when the matter is fully disposed of in the South African High court.
Malanji through his lawyer, Mr. Nkula Botha objected to the application of Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) invesgations officer, Mr. Mukelabai Kwaleyela that he should not tender his Bell 430 Helicopter and a Bell 206 JET RANGER Helicopter as part of evidence because proper custody was not laid.
Malanji argued that the two Helicopters were not in the custody of the witness but that of the curator.
He further argued that proceedings concerning the two properties are still active in South Africa where there is an order by the South African High court for a non-movement of the properties.
Yesterday, the Lusaka magistrate court was moved to Zambia air force for a site visit of the two helicopters belonging to Malanji and also visited his properties in Silverest Chongwe alleged to have been acquired through proceeds of crime. The witness who is still on stand stated that the Bell 430 was bought at CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
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