Charles Chanda is a Zambian politician and businessman.[1][2] He is the president of the United, Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) political party.[3]
Charles Chanda | |
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| Occupation | Politician |
In 2019, Chanda and his company Brook Cherith Estate Agents were sued by 120 plaintiffs, who alleged that Chanda had attempted to fraudulently sell plots of land that he did not own.[4] He and his daughter, Esther, were subsequently charged with 134 counts of fraud,[5][6] and in 2023, he was acquitted on 127 counts.[7]
References
edit- ^ Mbewe, Zondiwe (16 October 2019). "UPPZ leader applies for habeas corpus". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ Chabala, Mirriam (24 August 2018). "UPPZ president explains his controversial land ownership". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ Chabala, Mirriam (9 May 2019). "NDF will produce PF manifesto not Constitution, says Chanda as he quits". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ Mbewe, Zondiwe (18 September 2019). "120 people sue UPPZ leader for fraud over land". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ Mbewe, Zondiwe (23 October 2019). "Chanda, daughter continue with plea 'marathon' in 134 counts of fraud". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Police nab Charles Chanda, daughter for fraud". Lusaka Times. 7 October 2019.
- ^ Sichikwenkwe, Perpetual (31 May 2023). "UPPZ Leader Walks to Freedom". Times of Zambia.
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