EDWARD Chanda of the music duo Chanda Na Kay has pleaded not guilty to child trafficking and two other child-related offences before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court.
Chanda, who is currently out on bail, appeared in court today where he denied charges of cíild trafficking, chíld grooming and chíld solicitation.
Trial in the case is expected to commence on June 1.
According to the allegations, Chanda is accused of trafficking a child identified as WK within Zambia for purposes of s£xual explóitation on August 3, 2025, contrary to the Anti-Human Trafficking Act No.11 of 2018.
He is alleged to have used a computer or computer system in July 2025 to groom and solicit the chíld for s£xual activity, offences said to contravene provisions of the Cyber Crimes Act No.4 of 2025.
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