Court
Zambian coverage mentioning court, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
114 stories indexed
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Politics
Presidency denies Hichilema ordered court closure, cites security assessments
State House has denied claims that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of courts on Monday to block opposition election petitions, saying the Judiciary was independent and that the President had no authority over court filings. On Monday, Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba defended…
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Politics
Detected Strong Security Threat Necessitates Closure of Zambian Courts – Union
The Judiciary and Allied Workers Union of Zambia says the temporary closure of courts in some parts of the country has been necessitated by the detection of a strong security threat. Authorities have also deployed security officers to man the court premises. Union president Peter…
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Politics
LAZ urges urgent reopening of Zambian courts after security closure
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) is calling for the immediate restoration of access to courts following the closure of judicial premises nationwide on Monday. LAZ said heavily armed military personnel were deployed around court premises in Lusaka, and some areas were sealed off with…
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Africa & World
Former DRC President Joseph Kabila Challenges US Sanctions in Washington Court
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila is taking the United States to court, seeking to have his name removed from the Treasury Department’s blacklist. Kabila, who led the DRC from 2001 to 2019, filed a lawsuit in a Washington federal court arguing
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Politics
ZAMBIA: THE COURTS MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO DEMOCRACY- Zim Senator Jameson Z. Timba
ZAMBIA: THE COURTS MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO DEMOCRACY By Senator Jameson Z. Timba24 August 2026 I am deeply concerned by reports emerging from Zambia that courts have been closed today following an alleged security threat, at a particularly sensitive moment in the country’s post-election process…
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Crime & Courts
He made me get loans for him so he could bet, Lusaka nurse cries to court
A LUSAKA civil servant whose job description is to care for the sick and help people stay healthy has ‘discharged’ her husband from the ‘marriage
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Crime & Courts
Do Zambian Courts Go on Vacation?
Picture this: You have a serious legal problem. You have gathered your documents, instructed your lawyer, polished your arguments and mentally prepared yourself for The Battle of The Century. You arrive at the Court Registry like a man who has come to collect his money…
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Politics
Jawuz Backs Court Closure over Security Concerns
The Judicial and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (JAWUZ) has backed the decision to close courts across the country on security grounds, saying the measure should be respected. JAWUZ president Peter Mwale said the union had directed its members countrywide not to report for work…
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Politics
Judiciary Closes Court Premises over Security Concerns
The Judiciary has directed all members of staff not to report for work today following the closure of court premises over unspecified security concerns. According to a memorandum dated August 24, 2026, issued by Chief Administrator Nalishibo Imataa, the decision has been taken as a…
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Africa & World
Kabila challenges US sanctions in Washington court
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President, Joseph Kabila, has filed a lawsuit in a Washington court seeking to have his name removed from a United States Treasury sanctions blacklist. Kabila, who ruled the DRC from 2001 to 2019, argues that the sanctions imposed by the…
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Politics
Courts to remain closed, judiciary sources
The indefinite countrywide shutter of key Courts and several judicial complexes effected yesterday is expected to continue today, effectively scuttling NRPUP’s Brian Mundubile’s attempts to challenge the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema on August. Yesterday, Zambia woke up to an unusual scenes as most important…
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Politics
Hh Had No Power to Close Courts — State House
HOUSE Details in the Statement……. We have noted with concern claims that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of the courts on Monday, 24th August 2026 to prevent the opposition from filing election petitions. This allegation is inconsistent with both the constitutional order and the…
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Politics
When the Courts close, who protects the constitution?
1,080 Views By Thandiwe Ketiš Ngoma What is happening in Zambia today is deeply disturbing. The closure of courts across the country, particularly on a day when the constitutional window for challenging the presidential election is at stake, raises serious questions about access to justice…
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Politics
Harry Findlay appears in court on terrorism financing charge
LUSAKA businessman Harry Findlay appeared in the Lusaka High Court facing a charge of prohibition against financing terrorism. Mr. Findlay, who appeared unwell, was before Judge Lameck Mwale for a possible plea. However, after the matter was heard in chambers, Judge Mwale recused himself, citing…
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Politics
State House denies Hichilema ordered court closure to block petitions
STATE House has denied claims that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of Zambian courts to prevent the opposition from filing election petitions. In a statement issued Aug. 25, Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka said the allegation was “inconsistent with both the constitutional order and…
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Politics
Human Rights Commission Concerned over Countrywide Closure of Court Premises
The Human Rights Commission has expressed deep concern over the reported countrywide closure of court premises in Zambia today, August 24, 2026. The Commission says any disruption to normal judicial operations must be balanced against constitutional guarantees of the rule of law, the right to
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Politics
Judiciary Says There is No Presidential Petition before the Constitutional Court
NO PRESIDENTIAL PETITION BEFuORE CONCOURT SAYS JUDICIARY. The Judiciary has confirmed that the Constitutional Court Registry had received no Presidential Petition as of close of business on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday, 26 August, the Judiciary said there is therefore…
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Crime & Courts
DAY 3 OF COURT CLOSURES: The cost of delayed justice
381 Views Today is the third day that Zambia’s courts have remained shut, and to some analysts what started as a tense moment around the presidential election petition has grown into a much wider problem. They posit that this is no longer just about one…
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Crime & Courts
Youth Civil Society Groups raise concern over court closure.
A coalition of youth-led civil society organizations have raised concerns over the temporary closure of Zambia’s superior courts during ongoing security operations, warning that the move could undermine access to justice following the 2026 General Election. In a joint statement, Fight Inequality Alliance Zambia National…
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Politics
State House Denies Hh Ordered Court Closure to Block Election Petitions
State House has rejected allegations that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of courts on Monday, August 24, 2026, to prevent the opposition from filing election petitions. In a statement issued by State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, says the allegation is inconsistent with…
