Crime & Courts
Police, the courts and the justice system.
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Eight suspected criminals linked to Real Friends Shopping Complex nabbed in Kalikiliki police operation
Police in Lusaka have arrested 8 suspected criminals believed to be behind a spate of break-ins reported in Kalikiliki and Mtendere East Compounds, particularly at Real Friends Shopping Complex, Bola-Bet and Linbets. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Chipo Kaitisha, said Mtendere Police Station also recorded…
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State opposes bail for businessman Findlay in terrorism case
The State has told the Lusaka High Court that businessman Harry Valden Findlay is not entitled to bail, arguing that the terrorism-related offence he faces is non-bailable under the Anti-Terrorism and Non-Proliferation Act. The State has consequently asked the court to dismiss Findlay’s application for…
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11 dogs rescued from the meat trade
ELEVEN dogs rescued from the meat trade were brought to safety in Kabwe on Saturday, August 22, 2026, after police stopped a truck carrying them. According to LAWS [Lusaka Animal Welfare Society], the Zambia Police Service intercepted the truck and contacted the Kabwe District Veterinary…
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Man Divorces Wife over Witchdoctor Visits
A 65‑year‑old man of Kasongo village in Chief Kalasalukangaba has divorced his wife for seeking help from witchdoctors. Amos Kabwe told the Mansa Local Court that his wife, Beatrice Chiwele, 56, left their matrimonial home to consult witchdoctors after claiming she was haunted by his…
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Two bedroom intruders charged with criminal trespass
Two people have been charged with criminal trespass after they were allegedly found inside a woman’s bedroom in Chalala, Lusaka. The incident was reported to Lubwa Police Station on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, around 11:00 hours by Patricia Mulenga, who told police that Nsanda Phiri…
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Police refute claims of Patrick Mwansa’s death in custody
POLICE in Lusaka has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a detained suspect, Patrick Mwansa, died while in police custody. In a statement, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said the allegations were false and misleading. “Mr. Mwansa is alive and in good…
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Socialist Party condemns killing of former MP Mutotwe Kafwaya
THE Socialist Party has condemned the killing of former Lunte MP and former Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya, calling it “frightening, saddening and annoying.” In a statement, party president Fred M’membe said news of Mr. Kafwaya’s death “sent a cold chill down our spines and has deeply…
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Namwala Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped as Police Launch Manhunt
Police in Namwala have launched a manhunt for two men accused of sexually assaulting a 34-year-old woman in Chibunze area. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said the incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, while the woman…
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Sinda Man Dies Weeks after Alleged Tavern Assault
A 27-year-old man has died in Sinda District weeks after he was allegedly assaulted with a pan and brick during a drinking session at a tavern in Mwase Village. The deceased, identified as Andrew Njobvu of Chabamba Village in Chief Kawaza, is…
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Broadcasters Warned against Predicting Election Outcomes – Iba
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has warned broadcasters against airing predictions of election outcomes as Zambia heads to the polls this Thursday. The Authority has also reminded broadcasters that no new opinion poll results may be broadcast before the close of polling. Speaking during a…
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Mpundu Denies AI Claim over Viral Election Video
Former Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu says a viral video in which he allegedly said he was ready to “kill for elections” was authentic and not generated using artificial intelligence. Mr Mpundu says his media team wrongly claimed the video was AI-generated, misleading his…
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NPA sets up green crime dept
MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka TO ENHANCE the handling of green criminology, the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has established an Environmental and Wildlife Crime Department. Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri says creation of the department is one of the huge achievements for NPA in the last…
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Two Kabwe Women Found Drowned in Well
Two women have been found drowned in a well in Luangwa Extension, Kabwe District, Central Province. According to a statement from Kabwe Municipal Council, the Kabwe Fire Brigade responded to the incident at 12:34 on Sunday, 9 August, at House Number 8463. The victims have…
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Binwell Mpundu Reported to Police over Viral Election Video
Former Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu has been reported to police over a viral video posted on his Facebook page in which he allegedly said he was ready to “kill for elections”. Democratic Advocates for Good Governance Executive Director Fabian Mutale says he reported…
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Two Arrested in Separate Drug Trafficking Cases
Two men have been arrested in separate operations targeting drug trafficking in Isoka and Masaiti districts. In Isoka, 29-year-old Mackson Kaonga was arrested in Malango Village after being found with 34.6 kilogrammes of dry loose cannabis allegedly intended for distribution. The Drug…
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Form Two Pupil Dies After Taking Suspected Poison
A tragic incident has unfolded in Lumezi District, Eastern Province, where a 19-year-old secondary school pupil has died after allegedly consuming a suspected poisonous substance. The student, identified as Clement Chibanga from Joseph Village in the Masutwe area, passed away while receiving…
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20-Year-Old Man Dies after Assault in Mufulira
Police in Mufulira have opened a murder investigation following the death of a 20-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted by three people after attending a funeral. The deceased has been identified as Joseph Luwi of Kabuta, Mufulira. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga…
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Police Ig Orders Arrests, Review of Mongu Operation
The Zambia Police Service has ordered the arrest of individuals involved in recent incidents of political violence reported in Shibuyunji, Livingstone and Luampa districts following disturbances experienced on August 4 and 5 in parts of Western Province as the country prepares for the August 13…
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Police Detain Businessman Harry Findlay.
The family of businessman Harry Findlay has allaged that he is in police custody following his detention yesterday, adding that he has not been formally charged with any offence. In a statement, the family says it respects the rule of law and has confidence in…
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Several Athletes Reported Missing after Glasgow Games
Several athletes who competed at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have been reported missing after the conclusion of the competition, with authorities in Scotland investigating their disappearance. According to multiple international media reports, four members of Uganda’s boxing team and one boxer from Pakistan…
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Police Investigate Shibuyunji Campaign Violence
Police have launched investigations into alleged aggravated robbery, unlawful wounding and malicious damage to property following violence that erupted during a political campaign rally in Shibuyunji District on Sunday. According to a statement Zambia Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi, the incident happened around 17:30…
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Criminal Cases at Zambia Agriculture Show Drop by More than 50 Percent
The Zambia Police Service has reported a significant reduction in crime during the just ended 98th Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show, with criminal cases falling by more than 50 percent compared to last year’s event. According to a report released by Zambia police Public Relations…
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Former Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Yuyi Mwala Charged over Alleged Copper Theft
Former Copperbelt Province Commanding Officer Yuyi Mwala and six others have been charged in connection with the alleged theft of 436 copper cathodes valued at approximately US$448,596. Zambia Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi says Mr. Mwala has been charged with one count of Theft…
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