Kitwe maid convicted of defiling 2 boys
By Thandizo Banda
A KITWE magistrates court has convicted a woman of two counts of defilement involving male children under the age of sixteen.
The convict, who shared a bedroom with one of the victims, was found guilty after evidence conclusively proved she had sexually abused the two boys, manipulating and exploiting them over time.
National Prosecution Authority senior prosecutor K Kapepa presented evidence establishing all essential elements of the offences.
The evidence revealed that the offender used digital media to groom the children.
She would routinely show the victims age-appropriate content such as comedies, then gradually moved on to pornographic material and encouraged the children to recreate what they saw.
The court heard that the case highlighted how abusers can exploit technology and positions of trust to normalise sexual behaviour and coerce children into defilement.
Medical evidence and witness testimonies confirmed the acts of defilement and both boys were under 16 years of age at the time.
Following her conviction, the maid was referred to the High Court for sentencing.
The National Prosecution Authority said it was commitment to pursuing justice against defilement.
It warned that perpetrators would face the full weight of the law, while the safety and privacy of child victims remained paramount.
