Komboni Radio has formally demanded K5 million in damages from the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) following what it describes as wrongful and irregular execution, trespass, and interference with its property.
The dispute arose after CEEC, through bailiffs, temporarily seized Komboni Radio’s property over allegations of an unpaid loan. However, the station contends that the seizure was unjustified and caused significant disruption to its operations.
In a demand letter obtained by Smart Eagles, Komboni Radio, represented by ZS Legal Practitioners, detailed how the illegal execution led to a forced shutdown of its broadcasting and severe damage to its equipment and premises.
“We are instructed by Komboni Investments Limited, trading as Komboni Radio, whose registered office is at Plot No. 579/4807, New Kamwala, Lusaka. On November 20, 2024, you obtained a writ of possession relating to Stand No. 35913, Lusaka, based on a High Court judgment (Cause No. 2012/HPC/0149), which neither involves our client nor pertains to its business premises,” the letter reads.
The law firm further alleges, “Despite this, on May 23, 2025, your agents executed the writ of possession on our client’s premises without justification. During this wrongful execution, Komboni Radio’s broadcasting was forcibly shut down, and its property was severely damaged. Our client suffered injury to its goodwill as a result.”
ZS Legal Practitioners have demanded compensation amounting to K5 million for the damages caused by CEEC’s actions. They have also issued a stern warning that failure to meet the demands within seven days will result in legal action.
“Unless we receive a satisfactory response and the demanded compensation within seven (7) days from receipt of this letter, we are instructed to initiate civil proceedings to claim damages for wrongful and irregular execution, trespass, and interference with property. Additionally, the matter will be referred to relevant criminal investigative authorities for appropriate action,” the law firm stated.
The escalating conflict between Komboni Radio and CEEC highlights ongoing tensions over loan recovery methods and property rights in Zambia’s media and business sectors. The outcome of this dispute is likely to have broader implications for creditor-debtor relations and regulatory enforcement in the country.