Zambia’s ex-President Frederick Chiluba is not medically fit to stand trial on corruption charges, a court has ruled, according to BBC online.
A medical examination was ordered after his personal doctor told the court that Mr Chiluba needed a heart transplant.
The state has been ordered to release Mr Chiluba’s passport immediately so he can seek treatment in South Africa.
The former leader and two businessmen deny charges connected to the alleged disappearance of $488,000 from state funds during his time in office.
Mr Chiluba was elected in 1991 and led Zambia for 10 years.
