Crime & Courts
Police, the courts and the justice system.
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16 of 17 Suspects, Including Three Artists, Set for Court Appearance Today
Sixteen of the 17 suspects arrested in Western Province, including musicians Moses Ng’andwe, alias Chester,...
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Police Warn against Unlawful Protests Ahead of Inauguration
The Zambia Police Service has issued a strong warning against planned unlawful processions, assemblies and...
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Police Warn against Unlawful Protests Ahead of Inauguration
The Zambia Police Service has issued a strong warning against planned unlawful processions, assemblies and protests across the country, including during Tuesday’s presidential inauguration. Police Inspector General Graphel Musamba says the Service has received credible intelligence that certain groups and individuals are mobilising and inciting…
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16 of 17 Suspects, Including Three Artists, Set for Court Appearance Today
Sixteen of the 17 suspects arrested in Western Province, including musicians Moses Ng’andwe, alias Chester, Felix Mangani Phiri, alias Felix Ndangeni Inshila, and comedian Winston Ngosa, alias IDC Light Comedy, are expected to appear in court today. Lawyer representing the accused, Wisdom Nyirenda, says only…
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Mundubile, Makebi Zulu face probe over alleged treasonable offense —Zambia Police
Zambia police on Thursday recorded warn and caution statements from opposition presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile, and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, in connection with an alleged treason offence. The two were quizzed by investigators and remained in custody, police spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi said in a…
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Security Threats Contained at Government Premises
Inspector General of Police GRAPHEL MUSAMBA says security threats that recently prompted heightened security measures...
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Truck Driver Flees as Fish Worth over K1.3 Million Vanishes in Transit
The Zambia Police Service has launched investigations into the theft of 1,335 boxes of Horse...
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Four Dead, 36 Injured in Rufunsa Road Accident
The Zambia Police Service has recorded a fatal road traffic accident in which four people...
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Police Warn and Caution Mundubile, Makebi
Police has recorded warn and caution statements from National Reconciliation for Unity...
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Police Probe Missing 1,330 Boxes of Fish
Police on the Copperbelt have launched investigations into the disappearance of one thousand three hundred...
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51-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting Family House on Fire in Ndola
A 51-year-old man of Mabungula in Twapia area, Ndola District, has been arrested for alleged...
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51-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting Family House on Fire in Ndola
A 51-year-old man of Mabungula in Twapia area, Ndola District, has been arrested for alleged arson after he reportedly set his family house ablaze during a domestic dispute. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga has confirmed that the incident occurred on 26th August, 2026, around 16:30…
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Truck Driver Flees as Fish Worth over K1.3 Million Vanishes in Transit
The Zambia Police Service has launched investigations into the theft of 1,335 boxes of Horse Mackerel fish valued at US$75,525 United States Dollars, equivalent to approximately K1,359,459, which allegedly went missing while in transit from Namibia to Kasumbalesa Border in Chililabombwe District. Copperbelt Police Commissioner…
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Police Recover Stolen ECZ Laptop in Mandevu
Police have recovered a laptop belonging to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) that was stolen from a Mandevu Constituency tallying centre during the election period. Police Deputy Inspector Fred Hamamba says officers, with the help of members of the public, trailed the suspects, leading…
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LAZ Welcomes Reopening of Courts
The Law Association of Zambia – LAZ has welcomed the reopening of...
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Man Burns Home After Dispute with Wife Over Nshima
A 51-year-old man of Ndola’s Mabungula area in Twapia is in police custody, after he...
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Mundubile,Makebi Handed Over to Police
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity -NRPUP- leader BRIAN MUNDUBILE and...
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Courts reopen quietly but Zambian lawyers demand contingency framework for emergencies
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called for a clear institutional framework for maintaining access to justice during emergencies, following the reopening of courts on Thursday, after a three-day closure. LAZ president, Arnold Kaluba said the country should not again find itself in a…
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China pays HH courtesy call
CHINESE Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing yesterday paid a courtesy call on President-elect Hakainde Hichilema at Community House in Lusaka, where they discussed the longstanding bilateral relations between Zambia and China. The meeting provided an opportunity for the two sides to exchange views on strengthening…
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New Heritage Party faults continuous closure of courts
The New Heritage Party says the closure of Courts in the country constitutes an injustice not only to the opposition but to Zambians who expected the petition process to proceed, and to the President-elect whose victory now risks being questioned. Party leader, Chishala Kateka noted…
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No Presidential Petition Before the Constitutional Court
The Judiciary says there is NO Presidential petition before the Constitutional Court....
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Police Recover Stolen ECZ Laptop in Mandevu Following Post-Election Investigations
Have successfully recovered a laptop belonging to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) that was stolen following the August 13 election in Mandevu Constituency. Deputy Inspector General of Police – Operations Fred Hamaamba announced the recovery during a briefing, noting that while the elections
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Petition Or No Petition, Zambia’s Courts Hold The Real Verdict
Zambia’s transition of power now rests on an unresolved legal question with a fixed deadline attached: does the Constitutional Court have a valid petition in front of it, and can it rule before Hakainde Hichilema is sworn in on September 1. The Constitution gives the…
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Youth Civil Society Groups raise concern over court closure.
A coalition of youth-led civil society organizations have raised concerns over the temporary closure of Zambia’s superior courts during ongoing security operations, warning that the move could undermine access to justice following the 2026 General Election. In a joint statement, Fight Inequality Alliance Zambia National…
