The court has postponed proceedings in the high-profile case involving Chawezi Banda, popularly known as Cha-Cha, and co-accused Hannah Jabes, also known as Tamia Ja, to Monday, 14 July 2025.
The adjournment follows a formal request by Tamia Ja’s lawyer, Stanley Chirwa, who submitted a letter to the court highlighting procedural concerns and the need for certain matters to be clarified before the trial commences.
According to the letter, which ZBS News has seen, Chirwa asked the court to critically review specific points of contention related to the credibility and location of the complainants.
One of the major issues raised in the letter is the inconsistency between the sworn statements made by the complainants and the defense’s version of events.
The letter points out that the sworn affidavits submitted by the complainants indicate that they were physically present in Blantyre at the time the statements were made.
However, the defense contends that the complainants were not in the country during that period, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the affidavits.
In addition, the letter raises concerns about whether proper legal procedures were followed in serving the accused with court documents.
According to Chirwa, the accused were not furnished with the necessary legal documents in accordance with standard legal procedures.
In court, Chirwa requested that Chawezi Banda be physically present when the case resumes, as he intends to cross-examine her.
He also asked the court to compel Banda to produce his valid passport to verify his travel history, particularly around the dates in question.
These legal maneuvers come amid heightened public interest in the case, which has generated widespread discussion on social media platforms due to the popularity of the accused.
With the next court appearance scheduled for July 14, all eyes will be on the court to determine the credibility of the claims and whether due legal process has been followed.
The developments in this case continue to stir debate about judicial transparency and the integrity of high-profile proceedings in Malawi.
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