In a decisive verdict, the Kawambwa Magistrates’ Court has convicted Pambashe Member of Parliament, Ronald Chitotela, and six others of various offences committed during the August 2021 general elections. Chitotela, a Patriotic Front (PF) MP, faces a severe sentence of not less than 10 years after being found guilty of arson. His sentencing has been referred to the high court. His Kawambwa counterpart, Nixon Chilangwa, was acquitted of arson charges but found guilty of malicious damage, threatening violence, and four counts of assault. Chilangwa received a 60 month sentence for malicious damage, 11 months for threatening violence, and 18 months for assault. The sentences will run concurrently. Kalumba Chifumbe was sentenced to 60 months for malicious damage to property, 18 months for threatening violence, and 11 months for Assault. Davy Kaniki was found guilty of malicious damage to property and