Arrest
Zambian coverage mentioning arrest, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Crime & Courts
Tanzanian among 20 arrested in crackdown of drug barons by DEC
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has reportedly arrested more than 20 suspected drug traffickers and seized over 120 kilogrammes of cannabis and other illicit drugs in intelligence-led operations across four provinces. According to a statement issued on Monday by the DEC Public Relations Officer, Allan…
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Crime & Courts
Mother Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Two Children in Kalulushi
Police in Kalulushi have arrested a 46-year-old woman of Magum Compound for allegedly assaulting her two biological children, aged 11 and seven. Copperbelt Division Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga says the incident happened on September 9 at around 19:00 hours after the children allegedly refused to…
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Crime & Courts
Police Arrest Suspect in Norman Mapango Murder
Police have arrested 24-year-old Juma Mulonti in connection with the death of 24-year-old Norman Mapango, who was allegedly stabbed during a quarrel in John Laing Compound, Lusaka. The incident happened on August 29, 2026, around 21:00 hours near Eboloko Night Club. Police say Mapango was…
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Crime & Courts
Anti-graft agency arrests two for allegedly demanding bribe from farmer
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and jointly charged two Food Reserve Agency (FRA) officers for allegedly soliciting and receiving a K2,500 bribe from a farmer in Chibombo District. The officers are Hapenga Beene, 27, of Keembe, Chibombo District, and Inonge Mwaiba, 26, of Kawama…
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Crime & Courts
ACC Arrests Man over K5,000 Wildlife Bribe
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged a 25 year old taxi driver, Bobby Chinyama, for allegedly offering a K5,000 bribe to wildlife officers in exchange for the release of 56 protected exotic birds valued at between K168,000 and K210,000. Chinyama, of Balastone’s Jamaica…
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Crime & Courts
Mother arrested in Kalulushi over alleged assault of two sons
Police on the Copperbelt Province have arrested and charged a 46-year-old woman of Magum Compound for allegedly assaulting her two biological children, aged 11 and 7. The incident occurred on September 9, 2026 around 19:00 hours in the Magum area of Kalulushi District, according to…
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Crime & Courts
Police arrest suspected mentally ill man over Mansa murder
Police in Mansa have arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of killing his uncle, authorities said. The suspect, Endrick Chitambala, is alleged to have attacked Ben Chitambala, 56, at the deceased’s residence in Chamalawa, Namwandwe Compound, Chief Mabumba’s area, on September 5. Luapula Province Police Commanding…
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Crime & Courts
DEC arrests 4 in crackdown on drug trafficking networks across 3 provinces
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested four suspects and seized various quantities of cannabis following intelligence-led operations in Muchinga, Southern and Lusaka Provinces. In a statement issued in Lusaka on Monday, DEC Public Relations Officer, Allan Tamba, said the operations were part of intensified…
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Crime & Courts
ACC arrests senior journalist, welfare officer over alleged K5.6m corrupt practices
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and jointly charged an Executive Officer in the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services and a Senior News Editor at the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) for possession and concealment of properties worth over K5.6 million reasonably…
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Crime & Courts
Anti-graft agency arrests ex-Education Ministry official, Tukombe, in $401 million scandal
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and a former Head of Procurement and Supply for alleged corrupt practices. ACC Head of Corporate Communications, Joseph Mwenya, said the case involved wilful failure to comply with…
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Crime & Courts
Seven arrested over murder of 17-year-old motorbike rider in Solwezi
Zambia Police have arrested seven people in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old motorbike rider whose body was found in the Forestry Farming Block area, about 15 km from Solwezi town, police said on Thursday. Police said the incident occurred on Aug. 25 between…
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Crime & Courts
Ex-Convict and Seven Others Arrested in Kalikiliki Police Crackdown
An ex-convict is among eight suspects arrested during a police operation targeting a suspected break-in syndicate in Lusaka’s Kalikiliki and Mtendere East compounds. According to Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha, the early morning operation, conducted by officers from Mtendere Police Station between 03:00…
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Politics
Katele Kalumba alleges UPND plot to arrest him for treason as party, police deny knowledge
Former home affairs minister Katele Kalumba says he has uncovered a scheme by United Party for National Development officials to have him arrested and charged with treason, an allegation both the ruling party and police say they know nothing about. Kalumba told journalists that he…
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Crime & Courts
ACC arrest Chama district education official over K2.5 million school feeding corruption
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged Chama District Education Board Secretary (DEBS), Titus Mbewe, with corruption-related offences involving more than K2 million in school feeding programme contracts. Mbewe, 56, of Chama District, is facing three counts of corruption-related offences. ACC Head of Corporate…
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Crime & Courts
ACC arrests accountant for allegedly diverting K44.6 million Social Cash Transfer funds
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested a former Project Accountant at the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services for diverting K44,657,600 meant for the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) Programme. The suspect has been identified as Casious Mweetwa, 47, of Plot No. A56, Meanwood, Lusaka…
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Crime & Courts
Police arrest 68-year-old man over alleged sexual abuse in Kitwe
Police in Kitwe have arrested a 68-year-old man for allegedly sexually abusing an 18-year-old woman with a mental disability in Chipata Compound. Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer, Rae Hamoonga, said the incident reportedly occurred on October 7, 2026, according to an account given by the…
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Crime & Courts
21-year-old arrested over suspected theft of goods from trucks in Kitwe
Police in Kitwe have arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of stealing goods from trucks following a follow-up operation involving police officers and members of the Community Crime Prevention Unit (CCPU). Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner, Rae Hamoonga, said the matter was initially reported at Kitwe Central…
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Crime & Courts
Chinese national arrested in Lufwanyama for allegedly assaulting 19-year-old woman
Police in Lufwanyama District have arrested a 41-year-old Chinese national in connection with a Gender-Based Violence case involving a 19-year-old woman. The suspect, identified as Zhou Juhua of Chief Nkana Area in Lufwanyama, is facing a charge of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. Copperbelt Province…
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Crime & Courts
51-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting Family House on Fire in Ndola
A 51-year-old man of Mabungula in Twapia area, Ndola District, has been arrested for alleged arson after he reportedly set his family house ablaze during a domestic dispute. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga has confirmed that the incident occurred on 26th August, 2026, around 16:30…
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Crime & Courts
DEC Arrests Two Suspects and Seizes 175 Kg of Cannabis in Eastern Province
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested two individuals and seized 175 kilograms of dry loose cannabis in Lumezi District, Eastern Province. The suspects, identified as 39-year-old Malawian national Moffat Mlotha and 53-year-old Zambian national Rebecca Nsomba, were on the commission’s watch list for alleged…
