A dispute between two friends has ended in court, with the Ndola Main Local Court ordering Agnes Chilima to pay Charity Chipoya K3,000 in compensation for defamation.
The drama began in 2022 when Chipoya caught Chilima with her husband on their matrimonial bed. Following the incident, Chilima accused Chipoya of using w!tchcraft to k!ll her older sister, Margaret, who di3d days later in a lightning strike.
Chilima claimed a w!tchdoctor revealed Chipoya’s alleged involvement. However, Chipoya denied the accusations, suing Chilima for defamation of character.
Magistrate ruled in Chipoya’s favor, ordering Chilima to pay K3,000 for damaging her reputation.
“This case highlights the importance of being mindful of our words and actions, especially when it comes to serious accusations,” said Chipoya’s lawyer.
The incident serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of spreading h@rmful rumors and the consequences of defamation.
