High Court · 30 June 2026

Thom Trevor Shamakamba v Patson Chilemba and Ors (2024/HN/307) [2026] ZMHC 83 (30 June 2026)

National newspaper imputing corruption to the applicant was defamatory; fair‑comment defence failed for lack of verified supporting facts. Flynote Tort — Defamation — Publication of statements imputing corruption and incompetence to a public official — Defence of Fair Comment — Requirement that comment be opinion, based on proved facts, on matter of public interest, and not actuated by malice — Malice and Verification — Failure to verify serious allegations and absence of evidential support undermines defences Read full summary

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