Charged
Zambian coverage mentioning charged, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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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 Dr. Katele Kalumba of Chienge District for the offence of harassment, contrary to Section 22 of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025. In a statement issued by Zambia…
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Crime & Courts
DEC arrests two in 175 kg cross-border cannabis trafficking case
Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) says it has arrested and jointly charged two suspected drug suppliers in connection with the trafficking of 175 kilogrammes of dry cannabis from Malawi into Zambia. DEC Public Relations Officer, Allan Tamba, identified the suspects as Moffat Mlotha, 39, a…
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Crime & Courts
Families raise concerns, appeal for release of 10 Ugandans detained in Zambia
Families of 10 Ugandan nationals detained in Zambia have appealed to the Ugandan government to intervene urgently, saying their relatives had been held at Kamwala Remand Prison in Lusaka since Aug. 6 without being charged or appearing in court. The appeal, written by Clinton Akandwanaho…
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Crime & Courts
Solwezi Council HR gets K100,000 false accounting charge
AMOS KAWISHA Solwezi SOLWEZI Municipal Council chief human resource officer Golden Matimba has been arrested and charged with alleged false accounting involving over K100,000 meant for the council’s 2023 Labour Day celebrations. In a statement issued by Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) head of corporate communications Joseph…
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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
Police to arraign ex-minister Kalumba over alleged cyber harassment of President Hichilema
Police in Kabwe have charged and arrested former Finance Minister Dr. Katele Kalumba for alleged harassment under Section 22 of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025, police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said on Thursday. Chilabi said the matter was reported at Kabwe Central Police…
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Entertainment
Chile One MrZambia ft. Chester MP – In Love With A Dying Man Video
Chile One MrZambia continues to roll out visuals from his recently released project “Destiny”, teaming up with Chester MorePower for the official music video of “In Love With A Dying Man.” The emotionally charged record explores the painful reality of loving someone whose terminal illness…
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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
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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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
Anti-corruption agency nabs Shiwang’andu health official over K50,000 conflict of interest
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Chinsali has arrested and charged a planner at the Shiwang’andu District Health Office for alleged corrupt practices involving K50,000. Nicodemus Kalasani, 46, of Teleni Village in Shiwang’andu District, faces one count of Conflict of Interest contrary to Section 19 (3)…
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Crime & Courts
Three Itezhi-Tezhi officials land in ACC net over alleged K16.7m social cash transfer theft
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged three Ministry of Community Development and Social Services officials in Itezhi-Tezhi District for allegedly stealing K16.79 million from funds meant for the Social Cash Transfer Programme. The suspects are District Social Welfare Officer Goretty Moonga, 39, Assistant…
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Crime & Courts
Lusaka taxi driver in trouble over K5,000 bribe for release of 56 exotic birds
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged a 25-year-old Lusaka taxi driver for allegedly offering a K5,000 bribe to wildlife officers to secure the release of 56 exotic birds valued at up to K210,000. The suspect has been identified as Bobby Chinyama of Balastone…
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Entertainment
Graphic Autopsy Photos Of Tupac Shakur’s Body Shown At Las Vegas Murder Trial After Some Family Members Leave Court
UNITED STATES: Graphic Autopsy Photos Of Tupac Shakur’s Body Shown At Las Vegas Murder Trial After Some Family Members Leave Court Prosecutors showed photos from Tupac Shakur’s autopsy at the Las Vegas trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is charged with orchestrating the 1996…
