Chief Nkana seeks lifting of ex- minister Lusambo’s injunction over disputed $105,000

Chief Nkana, Godfrey Shamanena, has asked the Lusaka High Court to lift an injunction obtained by former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo, which froze his bank accounts over a disputed US$105,000 claim.

The injunction, granted by High Court Judge Ireen Mbewe, restrains the Lamba chief on the Copperbelt from transferring funds from his ZANACO accounts or disposing of assets within or outside Zambia until the matter is resolved.

Lusambo argued that the measure was necessary to secure his claim and prevent the chief from moving assets beyond the court’s reach.

In his affidavit filed on June 10, 2025, Lusambo stated that between 2021 and 2022, he played a key role in negotiations and transactions leading to the sale of Bisma Mining Limited to Grizzly Mining Limited.

He claimed entitlement to US$105,000 from the proceeds for his facilitation, financial contribution, and substantial involvement.

He alleged that the buyer mistakenly deposited the full US$165,000 into Chief Nkana’s personal account.

Although the account was initially frozen by the Anti-Corruption Commission and later released in 2025, Lusambo said the chief refused to remit his share.

Lusambo told the court he feared the funds could be moved or depleted, frustrating any future judgment in his favour.

In his opposing affidavit, Chief Nkana denied the claims, insisting he was the wrong party to the action.

He argued that the sale agreement for Bisma Mining was between the company and Pridegems Mining Limited, and that Lusambo had no formal role, shareholding, or directorship in Bisma.

The chief maintained that any promise to give Lusambo US$105,000 was a gratuitous offer in response to a request for financial assistance, not a binding contract.

He further stated that the injunction had prejudiced him, as the funds were intended for urgent medical treatment in South Africa or India following serious health diagnoses.

Chief Nkana argued that freezing his account had delayed the treatment, worsening his condition, and that any legitimate claim by Lusambo could be settled through damages since the amount was fixed and quantifiable.

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