In one of the most shocking claims, the current judge of the Supreme Court of Zambia Honourable Justice Mr. Mumba Malila testified in one case in which a petition was made by SC’s Mutembo Nchito to Constitutional Court requesting nullification of the Tribunal decision which triggered the removal of the former from the office of DPP (Director of Public Prosecution) in 2016. This evidence from the Supreme Court Judge is a clear indication of the way politicians are being used by the rival businesses against Dr. Rajan Mahtani for fighting the civil cases since 2010. These rival businessmen have been using their power for unethical and even illegal practices so that they stay ahead in the cases of win the cases based on unethical facts of practices.

However, this latest testimony from someone sitting at the highest position of the Zambian government also indicates an era of change and growth. It indicated that the justice ultimately prevails and even with difficulties and tumultuous path, public policies will be supported and kept upheld because the criminal justice systems have suffered enough abuse from a small but significant number of greedy individuals.

According to the petition submitted by the judge, the prosecution of Dr. Rajan Mahtani in the year 2012 was politically motivated as well as against the interests of the public policies. As per his testimony, “It appears in all probability to have political undertones and at best intended to aid the civil action.”

Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is a noted businessman, philanthropist and charity worker in Zambia. He is known for his transparent business practices and ethical codes of conduct. At the same time, he is often attacked by conspiracies and negative campaigns to disrupt his reputation. The current testimony from the SC judge is a clear indication of the level to which these greedy rival businesses can go to ensure their profits and remove honest businessmen like Dr. Mahtani from their path.