Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Malanji and ex-Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Yamba, who were convicted and detained yesterday, are due for sentencing today.
Mr Malanji has been found guilty of possession of two luxurious helicopters worth over US$1.4 million and three houses, acquired through proceeds of crime while Mr Yamba was found guilty of willful failure to follow procedure relating to the management of public property at the Zambia Mission in Turkey.
Mr.Malanji has been sentenced to 4 years with hard labour while Mr.Yamba has been sentenced to 3 years.