Custody
Zambian coverage mentioning custody, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Crime & Courts
Archbishop Alick Banda Released from Chimbokaila
Lusaka Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese, Dr. Alick Banda, has been released from Chimbokaila Correctional Facility after meeting all his bail conditions. Dr. Banda’s release comes after spending a night in custody following his failure to complete the bail process in time, despite being granted…
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Crime & Courts
LAZ Condemns Prolonged Detention of Suspects Without Court Appearance
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has expressed deep concern over reports of individuals remaining in police or state custody for extended periods without being brought before a court. In a statement issued on September 22, 2026, LAZ stressed that personal liberty is a fundamental…
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Crime & Courts
Enock Tonga’s Wife Seeks Court Order to Free Husband
Peggy Sakala Tonga has gone to the Lusaka High Court seeking a writ of habeas corpus to secure the release of her husband, Enock Tonga, who has been in police custody since August 17, 2026. Mrs. Tonga has named the Attorney General as the respondent…
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Crime & Courts
Two Women Arrested in Mazabuka for Possession of Counterfeit Kwacha Notes
Two women from Lusaka have been taken into custody in Mazabuka after being caught trying to pass off fake K100 banknotes at a local market. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo stated that the arrest took place late Tuesday night, September 22, 2026, around…
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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
Mundubile, Makebi Zulu face probe over alleged treasonable offense —Zambia Police
Zambia police on Thursday recorded warn and caution statements from opposition presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile, and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, in connection with an alleged treason offence. The two were quizzed by investigators and remained in custody, police spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi said in a…
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Politics
JUDICIARY NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROLONGED DETENTION OF SUSPECTS- Chief Justice Dr Mumba Malila
Has clarified that the Judiciary is not responsible for the prolonged detention of suspects in police custody. Speaking to Hot FM News, Dr Malila said the Judiciary’s responsibility begins once a matter enters the judicial system. He said members of the public
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Business
ERB approves historic fuel price hike, Archbishop Banda’s travails continue. See our top 10 stories of the week.
In case you missed it. Here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda walked out of Lusaka Central Correctional Facility, popularly known as Chimbokaila, on Tuesday afternoon after completing his bail formalities, ending a night in custody following his…
