Accusations of “Lies, Calumny & Bribery” to End after Court Injunction

Despite a heavy campaign schedule and accusations that his party bribed New Revolution Party members to endorse his candidacy, there is relief for acting president Rupiah Banda.

A High Court judge has ruled that "The Post" newspaper can no longer carry libelous articles about the MMD's presidential candidate. The Post newspaper has hitherto enjoyed unrivalled privilege in describing the acting president with all possible words under the sun.

In one instance, he's been called a Judas Iscariot, a liar, a man unfit to run the country.

The ruling is a complete departure from the everyday attacks he's been subjected to