A 35-year-old Lusaka neighbour, who spends her free time sharpening her tongue and crafting insults like love letters, has been ordered by the Matero Local Court to pay compensation to her long-suffering neighbour in George compound.
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What seemed like harmless chatter quickly turned into a barrage of biting words, leaving the victim, 54-year-old Joyce Samala with no choice but to seek Justice.
Armed with a tongue sharper than Manchester United and Nkana die-hard fans, Mulenga has earned a fierce reputation in her compound as IG, Insultious General, making even the bravest think twice before provoking her.
It is reported that Samala rents a house owned by Mulenga’s mother-in-law but instead of the usual tenant-landlord peace, things spiraled into a full-blown soap opera, as Mulenga always accused Samala of plotting to kill her.
This is in a case where Samala, fed up with Mulenga’s behaviour, used legal ropes to drag her to court seeking compensation for insults and defamation of character.
Samala testified that Mulenga also accused her of spreading her legs as easily as she rubs her mouth, leaving the neighborhood both shocked and entertained.
“She said I tried to kill her but I gave up halfway as if that makes sense. Every time she opens her mouth, I get baptised in insults. She calls me a prostitute and even claims that the sanitary clothes I use during my periods are a sign that I’m cursed,” stated Samala.
Defending herself, Mulenga danced around the accusations like a seasoned performer dodging spotlights, insisting that while she may have uttered a few strong words, they weren’t aimed at anyone in particular.
After Mulenga denied hurling any insults, Samala flipped the script by presenting an audio recording to the court, one that captured Mulenga in full verbal combat mode, serving up daily doses of raw, unfiltered insults like they were free samples at Soweto market.
And presiding over the case, senior magistrate Lewis Mumba shook his head in disbelief, questioning how any sane person could shamelessly unleash such a storm of insults, right in the yard of her in-laws.
Magistrate Mumba then ordered Mulenga to pay Samala K5,000 in compensation.
“You are so shameless, the woman you insulted is old enough to be your mother. Respect your elders! If I let you walk away without paying, you would d take it for granted. Samala danced to your tune, now it’s your turn to dance to hers,” said the magistrate.
By Sharon Zulu
Kalemba September 17, 2025
