Bowman Lusambo Faces Fresh Allegations

Former PF Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo, who is today facing sentencing over wounding a political opponent during a 2019 by-election in Roan Constituency, has been reported for obtaining money by false pretences.

According to the Zambia Police Service the report was made by Mr. Brian Kambita, the MP for Zambezi East and the allegations relate to an alleged fraudulent property sale worth K850,000 on October 15, 2024.

The details of the allegations are as follows: In August 2024, Mr. Bowman Lusambo, former Member of Parliament for Kabushi Constituency, allegedly approached Mr. Kambita with an offer to sell a four-bedroom house in Silverest, complete with modern fittings, which he claimed was valued at K850,000.00. Mr. Lusambo reportedly showed Mr. Kambita photos of the house on his cellphone. A site visit to Silverest was subsequently conducted, though the house was locked. When questioned, Mr. Lusambo explained that the house was occupied by his elder brother, who was currently on the Copperbelt.

Due to the interest generated, Mr. Kambita initially paid Mr. Lusambo K400,000.00 on August 23, 2024, with a final installment of K450,000.00 made on September 12, 2024, totaling K850,000.00. A sale contract was drafted, and Mr. Kambita was assured that the title deed would be transferred to his name in due course. However, after repeated follow-ups, Mr. Kambita was informed that the property had issues with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and could not be legally sold.

In response to this setback, Mr. Lusambo handed Mr. Kambita two title deeds, neither of which bore Mr. Kambita’s name, as surety while awaiting a refund. Mr. Kambita later discovered that the same property had allegedly been sold in a similar manner to another Member of Parliament, leading him to report the matter to the police.

The latest allegations come after Mr. Lusambo was last week convicted by the Luanshya Magistrate Court on one count of unlawful wounding. The judgement was delivered in absentia, with a bench warrant issued for his arrest. Mr. Lusambo was thereafter apprehended after he was found hiding in the ceiling board of his house.

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