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Zambian coverage mentioning court, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Crime & Courts
John General Case Fails to Take Off
The trial of Miracle Impact Church Overseer Bishop John Nundwe, popularly known as John General, has failed to take off before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court because the court is indisposed. The matter has since been adjourned to September 9, 2026, for mention and fixing of…
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Crime & Courts
Tayengwa Fails to Testify in Kabwata Election Petition
Kabwata parliamentary election petitioner Andrew Tayengwa has failed to testify before the Lusaka High Court after reporting a severe headache, forcing the court to adjourn his election petition against Kabwata Member of Parliament Danny Yenga and the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to October 13…
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Crime & Courts
Two Deny Possession of 75 Pangolin Scales
Two people have appeared before the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court for allegedly possessing...
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Politics
Paul Kabuswe Seeks Fresh Election
Former Mines Minister and UPND parliamentary candidate for Chililabombwe, Paul Kabuswe, wants the High Court...
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Crime & Courts
Sean Tembo Insulting Language Case Set for Case to Answer Ruling
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has set October 2, 2026 for a ruling on whether former politician Sean Tembo has a case to answer on charges of using insulting language against President Hakainde Hichilema. This comes after the State closed its case after telling the court…
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Politics
Post-election petitions mount as Kaingu, Mulenga, Mwewa face challenges
The election of independent Mwandi Member of Parliament, Iris Kaingu has been challenged in the Lusaka High Court following the August 13 general election. UPND candidate, Sibeso Kakoma Sefulo, has petitioned the court seeking to nullify Kaingu’s election, alleging that the poll was marred by…
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Crime & Courts
Developing story: Archbishop Banda pleads not guilty, granted K80,000 bail
Lusaka Archbishop, Alick Banda, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of being in possession of property reasonably believed to have been unlawfully obtained and has been granted K80,000 bail in his own recognizance by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court. The court also ordered his three…
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Crime & Courts
November 25 Is Judgement Day for Kasenengwa Election Petition
The Chipata High Court has set November 25, 2026, as the date...
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Politics
You Can’t File Case Without Leave On Holidays- Dickson Jere
You Can’t File Case Without Leave On Holidays By Dickson Jere The Courts in Zambia have four vacations per year.One such vacation is called Michaelmas, which is between August 8th and 6th September, 2025. The operation of the Court system is reduced during this period…
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Politics
Family seeks habeas corpus for NRPUP spokesperson allegedly held since Aug. 14
THE family of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential spokesperson George Chisanga has filed a High Court application seeking his release, saying he has been detained at Chelstone Police Station since Aug. 14 without charge. In court papers filed Aug. 17, Chisanga’s…
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Crime & Courts
‘Fear not, no favouritism,’ Judge warns election tribunals against political pressure
High Court Judge-in-Charge, Kelvin Limbani, has warned members of 57 tribunals constituted to hear local government election disputes not to allow political pressure, public opinion or fear to influence their decisions. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony at the Supreme Court, Justice Limbani told the 108…
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Crime & Courts
State opposes bail for businessman Findlay in terrorism case
The State has told the Lusaka High Court that businessman Harry Valden Findlay is not entitled to bail, arguing that the terrorism-related offence he faces is non-bailable under the Anti-Terrorism and Non-Proliferation Act. The State has consequently asked the court to dismiss Findlay’s application for…
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Crime & Courts
Mundubile ,Makebi Case Adjourned to October
Opposition leaders BRIAN MUNDUBILE and MAKEBI ZULU have appeared before the Solwezi Magistrate’s Court on...
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Crime & Courts
Tayengwa Fails to Testify in Kabwata Election Petition
Kabwata parliamentary election petitioner Andrew Tayengwa has failed to testify before the Lusaka High Court...
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Crime & Courts
Mwamba Peni Seeks Immediate Release from Police Custody
Former Permanent Secretary for Special Duties Mwamba Peni has asked the High Court to order...
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Crime & Courts
Chirundu Police Officer Jailed 12 Months for K800 Bribe
The Siavonga Subordinate Court has convicted and sentenced a Chirundu police officer to 12 months...
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Lifestyle
Child Marriage Still Threatens One in Four Zambian Girls
NGOCC calls for stronger enforcement of child marriage laws, expanded fast-track courts and increased investment...
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Crime & Courts
Henry Shula Kasolo Convicted, Sentenced to 7 Years Imprisonment With Hard Labour
The Lusaka Magistrate Court has sentenced 54-year-old Henry Shula Kasolo, a notorious...
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Crime & Courts
Sean Tembo Insulting Language Case Set for Case to Answer Ruling
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has set October 2, 2026 for a ruling on whether former...
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Crime & Courts
Witness Testifies on Alleged Vote Buying and Intimidation in Nkana Constituency
A 52-year-old Kitwe businessman has told the Kitwe High Court how he witnessed alleged vote...
