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Zambian coverage mentioning court, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Crime & Courts
Mundubile, Zulu treason case not before court, EFF’s Mwenda claims
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president, Kasonde Mwenda, has claimed that the treason case involving former NRP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, his running mate Makebi Zulu and 17 others has not yet been registered before the Lusaka High Court, more than a month after their detention…
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Politics
ECZ Asks Court to Dismiss Masebo’s Election Petition
Anita Kamanga and the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) have asked the Lusaka High Court to dismiss former Lands Minister Sylvia Masebo’s petition challenging the Chongwe East parliamentary election. Ms. Masebo is challenging Ms. Kamanga’s election, alleging violence, intimidation, threats, harassment, bribery and other breaches…
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Crime & Courts
Court upholds Findlay detention, orders trial in alleged treason case
The Lusaka High Court has dismissed business executive Harry Valden Findlay’s application for habeas corpus, ruling that the State had reasonable and lawful grounds to keep him in custody on suspicion of terrorism offences. Findlay, who has been detained since Aug. 4, 2026, remains at…
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Crime & Courts
Youth civil society groups raises concerns 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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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…
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Politics
Ti-Z Calls for Immediate Reopening of Courts
International Zambia (TI-Z) has expressed concern over the closure of superior courts on the final day of the constitutional window for challenging presidential election results. TI-Z says an unsigned memorandum from the Judiciary’s Chief Administrator directed staff not to report for work due to unspecified…
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Politics
Constitutional Court orders Dr. Mwambwa to vacate Auditor-General office
THE Constitutional Court has ordered Acting Auditor-General Dr. Ron Mwambwa to vacate office with immediate effect, ruling that his continued occupation of the position is unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered, a full bench of Judges Margaret Munalula, Arnold Shilimi, Martin Musaluke, Judy Mulongoti and Vincent…
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Crime & Courts
Mundubile, Makebi Zulu Expected in Solwezi Court over Seditious Practices Charges
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, are expected to appear before the Solwezi Magistrate’s Court today for plea and possible commencement of trial in a matter in which they are facing charges of…
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Crime & Courts
Courts reopen quietly but Zambian lawyers demand contingency framework for emergencies
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called for a clear institutional framework for maintaining access to justice during emergencies, following the reopening of courts on Thursday, after a three-day closure. LAZ president, Arnold Kaluba said the country should not again find itself in a…
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Crime & Courts
Petition Or No Petition, Zambia’s Courts Hold The Real Verdict
Zambia’s transition of power now rests on an unresolved legal question with a fixed deadline attached: does the Constitutional Court have a valid petition in front of it, and can it rule before Hakainde Hichilema is sworn in on September 1. The Constitution gives the…
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Politics
THE 13 AUGUST 2026 ELECTION MUST BE TESTED IN COURT- Michael Chilufya
THE 13 AUGUST 2026 ELECTION MUST BE TESTED IN COURT____________________________________________ If there is credible and verifiable evidence of electoral malpractice, irregularities, unlawful procedures, discrepancies in results, or other violations that materially affected the integrity of the 13 August 2026 presidential election, then the matter must…
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Politics
A US Court Just Gave the FBI One Month to Explain Why Tinubu’s Criminal Records are Still Secret
Deadline is set. The FBI has one month to explain in court why Bola Tinubu’s criminal records should remain sealed from the public. This comes after a judge already rejected Tinubu’s attempt to delay the release
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Crime & Courts
Lusaka court jails customs official two years over K70,000 bribe
The Lusaka Subordinate Court has convicted and sentenced Mukanta Shapi, Head of Department–Customs at Mwaka Freight Cargo, to two (2) years’ simple imprisonment for offering a K70,000 bribe to an officer. Shapi offered the bribe to officer from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife…
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Crime & Courts
16 of 17 Suspects, Including Three Artists, Set for Court Appearance Today
Sixteen of the 17 suspects arrested in Western Province, including musicians Moses Ng’andwe, alias Chester, Felix Mangani Phiri, alias Felix Ndangeni Inshila, and comedian Winston Ngosa, alias IDC Light Comedy, are expected to appear in court today. Lawyer representing the accused, Wisdom Nyirenda, says only…
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Technology
China Court Rules AI Replacement Does Not Give Employers Free Rein to Fire Workers
A Chinese court has ruled against a company that dismissed an employee after artificial intelligence took over much of the work he had been doing.The case involved a technology worker identified only as Zhou, who had been earning 25,000 yuan per month…
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Politics
Petition filed in Constitutional Court seeking to nullify election of Hicilema as president
Lawyer and human rights advocate, Linda Kasonde, Brebner Changala and the LCK Freedom Foundation have petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking to nullify the August 13 presidential election and declare President Hakainde Hichilema’s election invalid. The three petitioners have cited the Electoral Commission of Zambia, the…
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Crime & Courts
Zambia police defends closure of courts, as groups fault alleged attempts to frustrate opposition leader, Mundubile
Zambian authorities on Monday defended the closure of courts as it faced growing criticisms by civil society groups over its action. Responding through the Police Service, the authorities said they were conducting security risk assessments at selected key government premises across the country in collaboration…
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Entertainment
Ruth Ronnie, 32, drags ‘abusive’ ex-boyfriend ,25, to court over assault.
MUSICIAN and social media personality Ruth Mukanga, alias Ruth Ronnie, has taken her ex-boyfriend to court after he allegedly punched her and fractured her finger. The 32-year-old testified that her 25-year-old ex-partner, Brian Kapyanga, also pulled her hair during the altercation at Lewanika Mall. “….he…
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Crime & Courts
Court Convicts Avocado Mining for Attempted Smuggling
The Zambia Revenue Authority has secured the conviction of Avocado Mining Limited for attempted smuggling after the company pleaded guilty to ten counts involving the attempted export of copper concentrates falsely declared as Portland cement. The company, based in Kalulushi, was convicted by the Economic…
