Crime & Courts
Police, the courts and the justice system.
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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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Chaminuka Owner Allegedlly Killed in Night Attack
Chaminuka owner Stelios Sardanis has allegedly been murderd by a group of about 15 People. It is alleged that the incident happened within chaminuka premises last night 8th August. Central Province Commanding Officer Lemekani Chirwa has confirmed the incident to Diamond news and Police will…
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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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CNLawBlog: Making Legal Knowledge Accessible for Everyone
CNLawBlog, rather than presenting law as a collection of complicated statutes, CNLawBlog translates legal concepts into practical, easy-to-understand guidance. Covering everything from corporate law and civil disputes to criminal law, legislative developments, and real-world case studies, the platform helps readers build legal awareness without requiring…
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It’s now a private matter for Lungu family, they can bury in SA – Government
GOVERNMENT says the family of former president Edgar Lungu can now go ahead and bury the former head of state as the funeral is now
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BREAKING: Government will not appeal Lungu ruling
Government says although it disagrees with today’s Supreme Court of Appeal judgment, it will not be taking the matter any further. “We will not be
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I would have dismissed Lungu family appeal, had I commanded majority – Dissenting judge
LADY Justice Thandi Norman of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein says she would have dismissed the appeal by the family of former
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He made me get loans for him so he could bet, Lusaka nurse cries to court
A LUSAKA civil servant whose job description is to care for the sick and help people stay healthy has ‘discharged’ her husband from the ‘marriage
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ACC arrests teacher for getting bribe to recruit teacher
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has warned against paying bribes for employment after nabbing a secondary school teacher for soliciting K90,000 to hook up a victim’s
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Cowlitz County Jail Roster: Find Accurate Custody Information
Cowlitz County Jail Roster, an official online database maintained by the county’s Corrections Department. When someone is arrested and booked into a local detention facility, one of the first questions family members, employers, attorneys, and community members ask is whether that person is currently in…
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Referee Beaten to Death at Football Tournament in Chipangali
A 55-year-old referee, Donald Tonga, was allegedly beaten to death by players and supporters during a replayed match at the Andrew Lubusha football tournament yesterday. The incident occurred between 12:05 and 13:30 hours at Mchenga Primary School Grounds in Chief Mafuta’s area, during a game…
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18-year-old Mufulira girl arrested for lying that a minor was gang raped
POLICE in Mufulira have arrested an 18-year-old female juvenile for publishing false information, using electronic means. In this matter, the suspect allegedly posted a picture
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South African Police conduct postmortem on Lungu’s body
Makebi Zulu has confirmed that a postmortem has been conducted on the body of former president Edgar Lungu. The South Africa Police Service got hold
