Jailed former Lusaka Province Minister, Bowman Lusambo, is facing a significant financial setback, with his house on Kabelenga Road in Ndola at risk of repossession. This follows a legal action filed by Zamtel Limited, the telecommunications company, to recover K590,000 in unpaid rental debt dating back to 2021.
According to court documents, Zamtel claims that Lusambo has failed to settle his rental obligations, despite several reminders. The outstanding K590,000, which excludes withholding tax, had accumulated by October 31, 2021. The company expressed frustration over Lusambo’s tenancy, describing him as a problematic tenant, and indicated a desire to terminate the rental agreement due to his failure to meet financial obligations.
Lusambo, a former member of the Patriotic Front (PF) and the former Member of Parliament for Kabushi, has been embroiled in a series of legal and financial troubles. His house, which was leased from Zamtel, is now on the verge of being repossessed to settle the debt. The situation has raised questions about Lusambo’s financial management, especially considering the considerable sum of money involved.
This legal battle is just one of several challenges Lusambo is facing. Recent reports have also highlighted additional lawsuits totaling millions of kwacha, including a claim for K850,000 involving a property deal with Kambita, and another K560,000 claim related to his former associate, Kayula.
Lusambo, who once boasted about his wealth, including calling K2,000,000 “shopping change,” is now under intense public scrutiny. Critics argue that his financial mismanagement is catching up with him, while some question how a person with such wealth could fall into such a dire situation. One social media commenter sarcastically remarked that Lusambo’s “shopping change” may have been spent on luxuries like his wife’s perfume, a comment that sparked further debate online.
Adding to the controversy, some sources have suggested that Lusambo had converted the Zamtel property into his own after claiming to have incurred unauthorized renovation costs. This claim, however, has been met with skepticism, with some labeling it as yet another example of Lusambo’s alleged crookedness.
As the case unfolds, Lusambo’s financial woes continue to capture public attention. His property on Kabelenga Road may be repossessed, but the larger question remains: how did a once-powerful politician find himself in such a precarious financial situation? The outcome of this case and others involving Lusambo could shed light on his future and whether he can recover from these setbacks.
