Court
Zambian coverage mentioning court, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Business
Why Lobito Corridor is key to Zambia’s economy —Govt
Zambia’s plans to increase agricultural production and exports will require alternative trade routes, with the Lobito Corridor expected to provide a shorter link to international markets, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Albert Malama has said. Speaking during a courtesy…
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Crime & Courts
Judge orders witnesses to testify physically in Drizit-Sino Metals case
High Court Judge Sylvia Munyinya has ordered four witnesses in a legal dispute between environmental consultants Drizit Environmental Technology (Pty) Limited, Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited and the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) to travel to Lusaka to testify physically after internet connectivity problems disrupted…
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Crime & Courts
Vlogger Joseph Chishimba Jailed 9 Months for Cyber Harassment
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced 49-year-old vlogger Joseph Chishimba of Jack Compound to nine months’ imprisonment with hard labour for cyber harassment after he shared a WhatsApp post alleging that Presidential Policy Advisor Chipo Mwanawasa had been impregnated by someone at State House. Chishimba…
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Crime & Courts
Choongo sues former presidential aide, Chanda, over alleged K3 million debt
Former presidential press aide, Amos Chanda, has been sued in the Lusaka High Court by money lender Bruce Choongo over an alleged K3 million unpaid debt. Choongo is seeking payment of the outstanding K3 million, interest, exemplary damages and costs of the action. According to…
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Crime & Courts
Drug Trafficker Kasolo Sentenced to 7 Years Imprisonment
The Lusaka Magistrate’s Court has sentenced drug trafficker Henry Kasolo to seven years imprisonment with hard labour on each of three counts involving cannabis trafficking, unlawful importation of drugs and corrupt practices. Kasolo was convicted of trafficking 173.9 kilogrammes of cannabis, unlawfully importing 73.9 kilogrammes…
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Crime & Courts
Nrpup Official Joseph Kaseya, and 42 Others Sue Attorney General over Detention
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity – NRPUP official Joseph Kaseya and 42 others have taken the Attorney General, Mulilo Kabesha, to the Lusaka High Court, seeking their release from what they describe as unlawful detention at Chelston Police Station. Mr. Kaseya says his…
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Politics
Filing Presidential Petition to Chief Justice’s Personal Email Invalid – Shalala
UPND consultant Oliver Shalala Sepiso has argued that a presidential election petition cannot be validly filed or served by sending it to the Chief Justice’s personal email address. Mr Shalala stated that presidential election petitions must be formally lodged through the Constitutional Court Registry
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Africa & World
‘They Were Gifts’: Kelsea Tafirenyika’s $9m Wealth Defence
Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika has stunned a Harare court with a sensational explanation for her multimillion-dollar lifestyle — claiming the luxury properties, supercars and other assets worth more than US$9 million were gifts from her husband, Collins Mnangagwa, the President’s son. The extraordinary claim emerged during
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Africa & World
UNITED STATES: FBI explains why Nigerian President Tinubu’s record can’t be released
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a US court to allow it to keep some records concerning an old investigation linked to President Bola Tinubu from public disclosure, citing the need to protect law-enforcement methods and the safety of individuals. The
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Business
ZRA Recovers Over K21.6 Million From Luanshya Taxpayer
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has recovered over K21.6 million in unpaid taxes after Amfube Investment Limited was convicted of tax evasion by the Economic and Financial Crimes Court in Luanshya. ZRA initiated criminal proceedings against the Luanshya-based company for providing false returns and statements…
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Sport
Zambia, Japan strengthen cooperation in youth, sport and creative sectors
GOVERNMENT says it is committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in youth development, sport and the creative sector with Japan. Speaking during a courtesy call on Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, Elvis Nkandu, Japanese Ambassador to Zambia, Mikami Akiteru, said Japan appreciates the long-standing relations…
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Politics
Judiciary heightens security after attack on former PF secretary-general Mwila
Chief Justice Mumba Malila says security has been heightened at the Judiciary following the alleged assault on former Patriotic Front (PF) secretary-general Davies Mwila at the Supreme Court grounds. Meanwhile, Mwila has given his alleged attackers 30 days to apologise, saying he did not harm…
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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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Sport
Townsend’s walk-on outfit wins big at US Open
NEW YORK – TAYLORTownsend turned the entrance tunnel to Arthur Ashe Stadium into her personal runway on Sunday at the 2026 US Open, wearing a walk-on look as she strutted onto the court for her fourth-round singles match against Aryna Sabalenka in a black, floor-length…
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Crime & Courts
Tonse/Pamodzi Alliance secretary general seeks release from Immigration custody
Tonse/Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General, Celestin Mukandila, has asked the Lusaka High Court to order his immediate release from Immigration Department custody, arguing that he is not a foreigner and that his continued detention was unlawful. Mukandila has filed an affidavit in support of an ex-parte…
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Politics
Presidential Petition costs K834.00:DID THEY PAY THE PETITION FEE?
DID THEY PAY THE PETITION FEE? By the way, under the Constitutional Court Rules, a document that is required to be filed will not be accepted by the Registry unless the prescribed fee has been paid. For an ordinary petition you pay K168.00, while a…
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Crime & Courts
St Mary’s School opposes reinstatement of pupil accused of bullying
St Mary’s Secondary School has urged the Lusaka High Court not to order the reinstatement of a Form Two pupil allegedly accused of bullying, arguing that she was neither expelled nor forced to transfer but moved to another school at her mother’s request. In an…
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Sport
Senegal, Morocco to know fate October 8 over appeal on AFCON final
The long-running dispute involving the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) is set to take a significant step forward next month after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirmed a hearing date for…
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Crime & Courts
Lusaka man convicted after K60,000 bribe attempt in drug trafficking case
A bid to buy his way into the heart of a drug trafficking investigation has ended with the conviction of Henry Shula Kasolo on three counts arising from a controlled delivery operation involving compressed cannabis and an alleged K60,000 bribe. The Lusaka Subordinate Court yesterday…
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Africa & World
Former Liberian Vp, Ex-Wife of Charles Taylor, Jailed Ahead of Drug Trafficking Trial
Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been transferred to Monrovia Central Prison as she awaits further court proceedings over allegations linking her to an international drug trafficking network. Howard-Taylor, who served as Liberia’s Vice President from 2018 to 2024 under former
