The People V Emmanuel Moonga
Case overview
Emmanuel Moonga was charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bod ily Harm. He was accused of assaulting his then wife on 24th December, 2023 in Kafue District.
On the day in question, he had gone to Zambia Compound to pick up his niece and daughter whom he had earlier taken to the hair salon. He proceeded to Choppies Supermarket where he picked his wife and went home. After they reached home, a quarrel ensued between the convict and his wife. He beat his wife using fists and kicks and as a result she sustained bruises on the neck, head, face and general body pains and became unconscious until on 25th December, 2024 when she regained consciousness at Kafue General Hospital.
Legal proceedings
He pleaded not guilty before Hon Mwaba on 14th March, 2024 in the subordinate court at Kafue. The state called six witnesses in support of its case.
Sentencing
At the close of the case, Emmanuel Moonga was convicted and sentenced to 24 months imprisonment with hard labour with effect from 9th August 2024.
Emmanuel Moonga is a ward councilor for Lukolongo ward in Kafue District and his conviction in this case serves as a deterrence to those who committ gender based violence, they will be prosecuted ,notwithstanding their positions in society.