By Esther Chisola
Miracle Impact Ministries International overseer John Nundwe, popularly known as Bishop John General has denied raping a 26-year-old married woman.
In this case, Bishop General is facing one count of rape contrary to the laws of Zambia.
Charges are that Bishop John General on November 22, 2023, in Lusaka, had carnal knowledge of Esther Tembo Nyau without her consent.
When the matter came up for allocation yesterday, Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili allocated the matter to Magistrate Army Masojo.
Magistrate Masoja later read out the charge to Bishop General who pleaded not guilty.
The matter comes up on June 28, 2024 for commencement of trial.
According to police statement issued in November 2023, the victim narrated that after a series of miscarriages, she sought prayers from the accused who informed her that prayers could only be done at her home, and the accused allegedly asked to inspect all the rooms in the house.
It was during the process of inspection that the accused was alleged to have forced himself on her in her matrimonial bedroom.
She reported the matter to the police and eventually went to the hospital and a medical report was issued.
