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Zambian coverage mentioning court, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Crime & Courts
Woman Accused of Dumping Two Children in Ngwerere River Sent for Medical Check Up
Lusaka High Court Judge Chipola Bako has ordered accused Mary Kashilika to undergo medical examination...
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Crime & Courts
Archbishop Alick Banda charged and arrested over ZRA vehicle
Archbishop Alick Banda has been charged and arrested over a ZRA vehicle allegedly in his possession and is due to appear in court today.
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Crime & Courts
Bishop Banda arrested, denies charge
Archbishop Alick Banda has been arrested and charged with possessing property suspected to be unlawfully obtained, but was granted K80,000 bail after appearing before the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court.
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Politics
Lungu family free to bury in Zambia privately without seeking government approval – Kawana
REAFFIRMING its stance in complying with the judgement by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal over the repatriation of former president Edgar Lungu, Government
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Crime & Courts
I would have dismissed Lungu family appeal, had I commanded majority – Dissenting judge
LADY Justice Thandi Norman of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein says she would have dismissed the appeal by the family of former
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Crime & Courts
Mukandila Trial Fails to Take Off
The trial of Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General and lawyer Celestine Mukandila has been adjourned to November 6, 2026, after the State told the Court it was not ready to proceed. Mukandila appeared before Lusaka Resident Magistrate Anna Holland today, Tuesday for the commencement of…
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Politics
Kalaba Accuses Government of Selective Justice
Citizens First (CF) President Harry Kalaba has condemned what he describes as the selective application of the law and growing political intolerance under the United Party for National Development (UPND) government. Mr. Kalaba says it is concerning that the ruling party is now seeking court…
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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 to nullify Nsofwa Lupele’s election as Member of Parliament for Chililabombwe Constituency and order a fresh election. Mr. Kabuswe, who has petitioned Mr. Lupele and the Electoral Commission of Zambia…
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Politics
Kennedy Kamba Drops Habeas Corpus Case
Businessman and National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity member Kennedy Kamba has discontinued his High Court application in which he was seeking his release from police custody. The notice of discontinuance, filed through his lawyers at Aongola and Company Legal Practitioners, states that Mr…
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Crime & Courts
Celestine Mukandila Granted K20,000 Bail
Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General and lawyer Celestine Mukandila has been granted K20,000 cash bail by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court in a case he is facing four counts of forgery and uttering false documents. Mukandila pleaded not guilty to all four counts involving documents relating…
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Crime & Courts
Archbishop Alick Banda Spends Night in Prison
Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda has spent a night at Chimbokaila Correctional Facility despite being granted bail by the Lusaka Magistrates Court on Monday, following delays in completing his release formalities. The delays reportedly arose from additional conditions introduced during the bail process, which could…
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Crime & Courts
Nsofwa challenges detention, cites ‘filthy’ Kabwata cells
Former Zambia Police Service Director of Investigations, Michel Nsofwa, has applied to the Lusaka High Court for a writ of habeas corpus, challenging his continued detention and alleging that he is being held in “filthy” and inhumane conditions at Kabwata Police Station. Nsofwa has cited…
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Politics
Mukandila Challenges Cancellation of Nrc, Passport
Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General Celestin Mukandila has gone to the Lusaka High Court, seeking an order to overturn the Government’s cancellation of his National Registration Card and Zambian passport. Mukandila has applied for leave for judicial review, challenging Government Gazette Notice Number 1418 of…
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Politics
State House rejects claims HH blocked election petitions… dismisses opposition allegations of executive interference
House has strongly refuted allegations that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of courts on Monday, August 24, 2026, to block opposition parties from filing election petitions. In a Press release, Communications Chief Specialist Clayson Hamasaka described the
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Politics
Türkiye Seeks Interpol Red Notice for Netanyahu
Has launched a process to seek an Interpol Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following an arrest warrant issued by an Istanbul court in connection with the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid toward Gaza. Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek…
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Politics
Government Urges Clergy Facing Allegations to Step Aside
Government says members of the clergy facing serious legal or ethical allegations may need to step aside from their responsibilities while investigations or court proceedings are ongoing. Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says such action can help protect the integrity of…
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Politics
Central PS Urges Speedy Asm Licence Processing
Central Province Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe has urged the speedy processing of Artisanal Small-Scale Mining (ASM) licences for young people without corrupt practices. Speaking when the Director of ASM at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Mr Billi Chewe, paid him a courtesy call…
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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 his immediate release from police custody, arguing that his continued detention is unlawful. Mr Peni has sued the Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha, seeking a writ of habeas corpus to compel…
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Crime & Courts
Man Divorces Wife over Witchdoctor Visits
A 65‑year‑old man of Kasongo village in Chief Kalasalukangaba has divorced his wife for seeking help from witchdoctors. Amos Kabwe told the Mansa Local Court that his wife, Beatrice Chiwele, 56, left their matrimonial home to consult witchdoctors after claiming she was haunted by his…
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Crime & Courts
Archbishop Alick Banda’s trial set for November 3
Lusaka Archbishop, Alick Banda, appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday ahead of his trial, which is scheduled to begin on November 3, 2026. Archbishop Banda, accompanied by fellow Catholic priests, appeared before Magistrate Mwandu Nakazwe for mention, where the State confirmed the trial…
