Seven Jailed 25 Years for Emerald Heist as One Acquitted by Kitwe High Court

2026-03-03 - 11:19

The Kitwe High Court has sentenced seven men to 25 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for aggravated robbery involving the theft of 15 bags of emeralds. The court also acquitted one of the eight accused persons after finding insufficient evidence to link him to the offence. Those convicted are Julius Simbeye, Valen Bwalya, Reuben Mwansa,