Zambia's Former President Banda Arrested

The Government Joint Investigative Team has arrested former president Rupiah Banda in connection with an oil deal involving a Nigerian firm during his administration.
  • Zambia:   Rupiah Banda Arrested

    Zambia Reports, 25 March 2013

    The Government Joint Investigative Team (GJIT) in Lusaka has arrested former president Rupiah Banda and also seized his passport. Read more »

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  • Zambia:   Rupiah's DEC Summon Pushed to Monday

    Zambia Reports, 22 March 2013

    Fourth president Rupiah Banda today turned down the summon by the Government Joint Investigations Team (GJIT) to appear for continued interrogations at the Drug Enforcement… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Zambia 'Fishing' for Case On Banda

    Zambia Reports, 19 March 2013

    Following a second day of questioning before the investigative wings, a lawyer for Former President Rupiah Banda said the authorities seem to be "fishing" for a case, as the… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Chief Nalubamba Welcomes Rupiah Banda Immunity Removal

    Times of Zambia, 19 March 2013

    SENIOR Chief Bright Nalubamba of Namwala District has joined other stakeholders in welcoming the lifting of former president Rupiah Banda's immunity. Read more »

  • Zambia:   Rupiah Banda Quizzed

    Times of Zambia, 19 March 2013

    FORMER President Rupiah Banda was yesterday interrogated on corruption allegations for about three hours amid tight security, a few days after Parliament lifted his immunity… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Rupiah Banda Resolute After First Day of Questioning

    Zambia Reports, 18 March 2013

    Following the first day answering questions before the investigative wings after parliament voted to remove immunity, former President Rupiah Banda said that the legal process is… Read more »

  • Zambia:   General Miyanda Scoffs At Decision to Remove Rupiah's Immunity

    Zambia Reports, 18 March 2013

    Heritage Party president Brigadier General Godfrey MIyanda has scoffed at the controversial decision by parliament to remove Fourth Republican president Rupiah Banda's immunity. Read more »

  • Zambia:   Handle Rupiah Banda Case Cautiously - TIZ

    Times of Zambia, 18 March 2013

    TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TIZ) has urged investigative wings to handle former President Rupiah Banda's case professionally and ensure that the matter does not turn out to… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Rupiah Banda's Day of Reckoning

    Times of Zambia, 18 March 2013

    FORMER President Rupiah Banda today faces one of the most unpleasant episodes in his public life but he should muster sufficient courage to get to the Drug Enforcement Commission… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Banda Will Contest Removal of Immunity

    Zambia Reports, 17 March 2013

    According to a new statement released by the legal team of the former President Rupiah Banda, the recent move by parliament to strip his immunity was handled unlawfully and will be… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Rupiah Banda Loses Immunity

    Times of Zambia, 16 March 2013

    PARLIAMENT yesterday removed former President Rupiah Banda's immunity from prosecution because of alleged corrupt activities and misappropriation of public funds during the time he… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Parley Debates RB Immunity

    Times of Zambia, 15 March 2013

    PARLIAMENT is today expected to debate a motion to remove former President Rupiah Banda's immunity from prosecution. Read more »

  • Zambia:   Amsterdam Blasts PF On Immunity

    Zambia Reports, 14 March 2013

    A lawyer for former President Rupiah Banda has blasted the PF government's motion to debate the removal of immunity on the last day of this parliament session, highlighting the… Read more »

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