Joshua Chisa Mbele, Levi Luwemba and four other individuals that were arrested last Friday following the demonstrations, have pleaded not guilty to two charges being leveled against them.
The first count; Contravening a written notice by the district commissioner in relation to the demonstrations and particulars states that the six failed to comply with a written notice from the DC not to proceed with the demos to State house.
Second count; Inciting violence, the particulars states that Mbele and the others told the people that assembled at the demonstrations to physically attack shop owners and other individuals that were not taking part in the demos.
The State has told the Court that they have 7 witnesses to testify against the accused, State however says, the witnesses are not ready therefore they will not be able to proceed today.
Defense therefore, through lawyer Gilbert Khonyongwa is applying for bail.
There are six suspects appearing before the Chief Resident Magistrate court in Lilongwe this afternoon in which include Joshua Chisa Mbele, Levi Luwemba, Seleman Moffat, Mustafa Kalilombe, Kennedy Luwembe and Davie