Corruption probe into ex-Zambian president’s son has been abandoned and its records expunged from database. Louise Redvers reports.

The Lusaka Magistrate’s Court has heard that, Henry Banda received US$550 000 from an oil deal, facilitated by his father, with a Nigerian company.

Former Zambian president Rupiah Banda’s South Africa-based son, Henry, has been embroiled in yet another scandal.

Henry Banda of Zambia is staying put in South Africa, citing prejudice against him.

Henry Banda, the son of former Zambia president Rupiah Banda, is wanted by Interpol but he has permanent residence and a business in South Africa.