Crime & Courts
‘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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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 he is relieved that the injured person is recovering well and remains in high spirits.
He says the injured person’s recovery remains his greatest concern and has wished him a full and speedy recovery.
Shawa has also expressed gratitude to medical personnel at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital, particularly Major Doctor Daniel Lisulo, as well as officers at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Police Station, for their professionalism and care throughout the matter.
He says he has since been permitted to resume his business operations.
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Shawa has acknowledged the public concern surrounding the incident, thanking those who have reached out, offered prayers and wished the injured person well.
He has also appealed to the public to respect the injured person’s privacy as he continues to recover.
The accident occurred on October 21, 2026, at around 17:30 hours along Ginger Street in Lusaka’s Salama Park.
The Zambia Police Service earlier confirmed that Shawa had been arrested and charged with dangerous driving in connection with the accident.
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