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‘Magnate’ Arrested for Dangerous Driving after Salama Park Accident

Suzyo Shawa, popularly known as Magnate, has been arrested and charged with dangerous driving following a road traffic accident involving a 19-year-old cyclist in Lusaka’s Salama Park. The 31-year-old, of New Kasama in Lusaka, was arrested following investigations into the accident, which occurred on Wednesday…

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‘Magnate’ Arrested for Dangerous Driving after Salama Park Accident

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Suzyo Shawa, popularly known as Magnate, has been arrested and charged with dangerous driving following a road traffic accident involving a 19-year-old cyclist in Lusaka’s Salama Park.

The 31-year-old, of New Kasama in Lusaka, was arrested following investigations into the accident, which occurred on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at around 17:30 hours on Ginger Street.

The accident involved the cyclist and a Range Rover motor vehicle.

In a press statement issued today, Zambia Police Service Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha says Mr Shawa has been charged with dangerous driving, contrary to Section 155(1) of the Roads and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 464 of the Laws of Zambia.

Ms Kaitisha says Mr Shawa is currently detained in police custody awaiting court appearance.

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LCC Seizes Goods from Illegal Traders at Zsic Frontage

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has seized merchandise from street vendors trading illegally at the Zambia State Insurance Corporation (ZSIC) frontage along Independence Avenue in Kamwala. The seizure was conducted today Friday, October 23, 2026, following several warnings issued to the traders. In a statement…

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‘Magnate’ Released from Police Custody

Suzyo Shawa, popularly known as Magnate, who was arrested and charged with dangerous driving following a road traffic accident in Lusaka’s Salama Park, says he has been released from police custody and has since travelled to Dubai for business. In a public statement, Shawa says…

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