Charged
Zambian coverage mentioning charged, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Crime & Courts
Police charge newly sworn-in lawmaker, Munthali, with possession of arms, conspiracy to commit felony
The Zambia Police Service in Mafinga District has arrested and charged Faith Munthali, Member of Parliament for Mafinga South, with two offences. Muchinga Province Commissioner of Police, Lubinda Mayamba said Munthali had been charged with Being Armed in Public contrary to Section 85 of the…
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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...
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Crime & Courts
DEC Charges Archbishop Alick Banda over Alleged Unlawful Possession of ZRA Vehicle
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has formally charged and arrested Lusaka Archdiocese Archbishop, His Grace...
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Crime & Courts
Police Arrest and Charge Dr. Katele Kalumba with Cyber Harassment of Hh
The Zambia Police Service in Kabwe District has formally arrested and charged former Finance Minister...
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Crime & Courts
Bishop Banda arrested, denies charge
Archbishop Alick Banda has been arrested and charged with possessing property suspected to be unlawfully obtained, but was granted K80,000 bail after appearing before the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court.
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Crime & Courts
Habeas corpus petitioned
The High Court has dismissed a habeas corpus application by the brother of Tonse Alliance presidential spokesperson George Chisanga, who sought to have the State explain his continued detention. The court ruled that the application had been overtaken by events after Chisanga was charged with…
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Crime & Courts
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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Crime & Courts
Lima MP Kelvin Kaunda Arrested for Assault
The Zambia Police Service has formally arrested and charged Lima Member of Parliament Kelvin Kaunda with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (OABH) over an alleged assault that occurred during campaign roadshows in Lusaka. In a press statement issued today Friday, October 16, 2026, Police Public…
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Politics
Kasama Mayor-Elect Peter Yuda Arrested
Kasama Mayor-elect Peter Yuda has been formally arrested and charged with one count of criminal trespass under Section 306 of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. His legal representative says the formal arrest was effected at precisely 15:54 hours today, after…
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Crime & Courts
Concerns emerge over detained lawmaker, Munthali’s health
The Citizens First (CF) Party says it is deeply concerned about the deteriorating health condition of Faith Munthali, who is currently detained at Isoka Police Station following her arrest in Mafinga District. Munthali was arrested and charged on Monday, September 14, and subsequently detained in…
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Crime & Courts
Mafinga South MP Faith Munthali Arrested by Police
Newly elected Member of Parliament for Mafinga South Constituency, Faith Munthali, has been arrested by the Zambia Police Service in Mafinga District, Muchinga Province. Muchinga Province Commissioner of Police Lubinda Mayamba has confirmed to Diamond News that Ms. Munthali has been charged with being armed…
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Lifestyle
Wyclif Mwamba unveils official trailer for, ‘The Pawn’
Filmmaker, Wyclif Mwamba, has officially released the trailer for his upcoming film, The Pawn, offering audiences a first glimpse of what promises to be an intense and emotionally charged production. The trailer showcases a gripping storyline filled with suspense, drama and intrigue, hinting at themes…
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Crime & Courts
Police arrest Lima MP, Kelvin Kaunda for assault
The Zambia Police Service has confirmed the arrest and charging of Lima Constituency Member of Parliament, Kelvin Kaunda, with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Kaunda, 44, of House No. 06, Muzime Close in Lusaka’s Roma Township, has been charged under Section 248 of the Penal…
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Crime & Courts
DEC Arrests 12 in Separate Drug Busts
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested 12 people in separate intelligence-led operations targeting illicit drugs in Lusaka Province. According to DEC Public Relations Officer Allan Tamba, 10 people have been arrested and charged following the seizure of 10.8 kilogrammes of cannabis during an operation…
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Lifestyle
Police Charge Lovers over Alleged Chalala Bedroom Trespass
The Zambia Police Service has charged two individuals with criminal trespass after they allegedly entered a residence in Chalala, Lusaka, without consent. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said the matter was reported at Lubwa Police Station around 11:00 hours by Patricia Mulenga, who…
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Crime & Courts
Former Sct Accountant Arrested over K44.6 Million
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested former Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Project Accountant Casious Mweetwa for alleged corruption involving K44.6 million meant for the Social Cash Transfer Programme. Mr Mweetwa, 47, has been charged with eight counts of conspiracy to defraud the…
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Crime & Courts
ACC nabs 3 over K16.7m theft
Trio allegedly stole funds intended for SCT programme MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged three officials from the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services in Itezhi-Tezhi District for allegedly stealing over K16.7 million intended for the vital Social Cash…
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Lifestyle
Police charge 18 after riotous behaviour at Kitwe bus station
POLICE in Kitwe have charged 18 people following riotous behaviour and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace at Kitwe Local Bus Station on Tuesday. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga said in a statement that the incident occurred on August 19, 2026, at…
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Crime & Courts
Police Officer Arrested for Raping Sister in-Law
A police officer stationed at Chifunabuli Police Post in Luapula Province has been arrested and charged with the alleged rape of his 17-year-old sister-in-law. Luapula Province Commissioner of Police Lucky Munkhondya confirmed the incident to diamond Tv and identified the suspect as 30 year old…
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Crime & Courts
DEC Charges Archbishop Alick Banda over Alleged Unlawful Possession of ZRA Vehicle
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has formally charged and arrested Lusaka Archdiocese Archbishop, His Grace Dr. Alick Banda, for the alleged possession of property reasonably believed to have been unlawfully obtained, in connection with a motor vehicle suspected to have been improperly disposed of by…
