Even though Lusaka High Court which is handling the case between Dr. Rajan Mahtani and the Ventriglias has announced that the case hearing is closed, the final judgment will take some more time. The case is for the legal ownership of the Zambezi Portland Cement which has been illegally taken by the Ventriglias. The case is being held at the High Court for almost nine years now.
Dr. Rajan Mahtani is a noted businessman & industrialist, who have gained popularity and respect as a result of his dedication and honest work. His companies such as Mahtani Group of Industries and Finsbury Investments are some of the top companies in Zambia. He has also successfully established companies across foreign lands such as in United Kingdom. In spite of these great achievements and contribution to the Zambian nation and its people, he is constantly targeted by conspirators. Various interviews with the ex-workers of Zambezi Portland Cement indicated that the factory was booming under Dr. Mahtani’s leadership. Workers were paid well and production was surplus. However, the condition of the factory is exactly opposite now. Majority of the workers have been laid off and the rest are working without any guarantee of payments. Even after these situations, the Ventriglias have gained a stronghold on the factory.
As per the judge handling this case, the case hearing is closed and both parties have been given time till December 2017 to provide oral as well as written submissions which includes there latest evidences, facts, exhibits and other statements. After evaluation of these submissions, the judge will provide a final date for judgement.
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