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Mafinga MP Faces Two Criminal Charges

Mafinga South Member of Parliament FAITH MUNTHALI has been arrested and charged...

By Arnold Tutu Zambia24 Published • 12 Sep 2026 1 min read

By Arnold Tutu

Mafinga South Member of Parliament FAITH MUNTHALI has been arrested and charged with being armed in public and conspiracy to commit a felony.

Muchinga Province Commissioner of Police LUBINDA MAYAMBA says the offences were allegedly committed between July 13 and August 14, 2026, in the Muyombe area of Mafinga District.

Mr. MAYAMBA says Ms. MUNTHALI was allegedly in the company of a group of men said to be serving as her security personnel.

He says the men allegedly conducted themselves in a military-like manner and were armed with machetes, slashers, catapults and golf clubs, causing fear and alarm among members of the public.

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Mr. MAYAMBA says Ms. MUNTHALI is jointly charged with GIFT SIMFUKWE, MISHECK SINGONGO and ROYD MUSUMALI.

He says the three co-accused have already appeared before the Isoka Resident Magistrate’s Court, where they took plea.

Mr. MAYAMBA says trial is scheduled to commence on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

He says Ms. MUNTHALI is currently detained in police custody and will appear before court in due course.

Mr. MAYAMBA has cautioned political and community leaders against engaging in conduct that may threaten public order, cause fear and alarm, or undermine the peace and security of members of the public.

Source: Zambia24 — Read more

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