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Article

12 Nov 2012

Author:
Lusaka Times (Zambia)

Sliced ear victim withdraws the case and forgives his Chinese boss [Zambia]

[Douglous Mwila] of Lusaka…, who had his ear sliced by his Chinese employer in October this year… has withdrawn the case…Mwila, who sustained a deep cut on his left ear after being hit with an iron bar by his employer Guo Haisheng of China Jiangxi Corporation limited following a dispute over works on drainages…appeared before Lusaka Magistrate Aridah Chuulu…He told [the] court that Haisheng has shown remorse for his actions adding…that the two parties have agreed to have the matter withdrawn before court…[M]agistrate Chuulu wondered if Mwila was well informed about his decision and consequences that may come with the withdrawal…In response, Mwila [said] “Your honour, I have not been induced to withdraw the matter…"...[M]agistrate Chuulu…warned that the Chinese should not take advantage of the Zambian workers in any way saying the law in Zambia will not defend anyone found wanting.