Lubinda seeks release of title deed securing K200 million loan from Indo Zambia Bank

Former Justice Minister, Given Lubinda, has filed an urgent application before the Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) seeking the release of a property title deed that was used to secure a K200 million loan from Indo Zambia Bank.

Lubinda, through his legal team at Makebi Zulu Advocates, filed the ex parte application on July 17, 2025, requesting the EFCC High Court Division to order the release of the original Certificate of Title No. 10081 for a property located in New Chilenje, Lusaka.

The property, Stand No. 150/27, a subdivision of Stand 4586, was submitted to the Subordinate Court as part of evidence in a criminal case where Lubinda was charged with four counts of possessing property suspected to be proceeds of crime.

He was acquitted on April 18, 2024, by Magistrate Sylvia Ngobola, who ruled that the prosecution had failed to provide sufficient evidence.

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In an affidavit supporting the application, Lubinda stated that the title deed had been used as third-party security for a K200 million facility from Indo Zambia Bank.

He explained that despite his acquittal, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) had appealed the ruling, and the matter remains pending before the EFCC.

He argued, however, that no prejudice would be suffered by the State if the court allowed the release of the original title deed—so long as a certified duplicate is retained on file.

“I respectfully request that the original certificate of title be released as a matter of urgency and a certified copy retained in its place,” Lubinda submitted. “This court has the discretion and authority to grant such an order.”

The application was made under Section 327 of the Criminal Procedure Code, accompanied by a certificate of urgency.

Lubinda stressed that the property title is critical to fulfilling contractual obligations associated with the loan and that any delay could jeopardize those arrangements.

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