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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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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
Witnesses allege attack by Kamanga supporters in Masebo petition
Four witnesses on Wednesday told the Lusaka High Court that they were allegedly attacked by a group of men after Chongwe East MP, Anita Kamanga, handed a can of pepper spray to one of them and allegedly instructed him to use it against supporters of…
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Politics
ECZ Denies Electoral Malpractice Claims in Lima Petition
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has denied allegations of electoral illegal practices, undue influence, threats, intimidation and violence raised in a petition challenging the election of NRPUP’s Lima Constituency Member of Parliament, Kelvin Kaunda. Mr. Mukupa has petitioned the Lusaka High Court seeking to…
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Politics
Kamanga denies violence, bribery allegations in Chongwe East election petition
Independent Chongwe East Member of Parliament, Anita Kamanga, has denied allegations of violence, bribery and distributing handouts during the 2026 election campaign, telling the Lusaka High Court that residents voted for her because of her community work. Kamanga was testifying in a petition by former…
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Africa & World
Tanzanian opposition leader to face trial on treason charges
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzania’s High Court has ruled that opposition leader Tundu Lissu has a case to answer in his treason trial, moving the proceedings to the defence stage. A three-judge bench ruled Friday that prosecutors had established a prima facie case after…
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Crime & Courts
Judge orders witnesses to testify physically in Drizit-Sino Metals case
High Court Judge Sylvia Munyinya has ordered four witnesses in a legal dispute between environmental consultants Drizit Environmental Technology (Pty) Limited, Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited and the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) to travel to Lusaka to testify physically after internet connectivity problems disrupted…
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Crime & Courts
Choongo sues former presidential aide, Chanda, over alleged K3 million debt
Former presidential press aide, Amos Chanda, has been sued in the Lusaka High Court by money lender Bruce Choongo over an alleged K3 million unpaid debt. Choongo is seeking payment of the outstanding K3 million, interest, exemplary damages and costs of the action. According to…
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Crime & Courts
Nrpup Official Joseph Kaseya, and 42 Others Sue Attorney General over Detention
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity – NRPUP official Joseph Kaseya and 42 others have taken the Attorney General, Mulilo Kabesha, to the Lusaka High Court, seeking their release from what they describe as unlawful detention at Chelston Police Station. Mr. Kaseya says his…
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Crime & Courts
Tonse/Pamodzi Alliance secretary general seeks release from Immigration custody
Tonse/Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General, Celestin Mukandila, has asked the Lusaka High Court to order his immediate release from Immigration Department custody, arguing that he is not a foreigner and that his continued detention was unlawful. Mukandila has filed an affidavit in support of an ex-parte…
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Crime & Courts
St Mary’s School opposes reinstatement of pupil accused of bullying
St Mary’s Secondary School has urged the Lusaka High Court not to order the reinstatement of a Form Two pupil allegedly accused of bullying, arguing that she was neither expelled nor forced to transfer but moved to another school at her mother’s request. In an…
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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 to confirm her state of mind at the time she allegedly committed the offence before she can take plea to two counts of murder. Kashilika, aged 26, is accused of…
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Crime & Courts
Tonse alliance official, Chisanga, charged for treason but State to pay costs for unlawful 16-day detention
The State has been ordered to pay costs over the 16-day detention of Tonse Alliance presidential spokesperson, George Chisanga without charge. Lusaka High Court Judge, Lameck Mwale, made the order after dismissing Chisanga’s habeas corpus application, holding that the matter had been overtaken by events…
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Politics
What has led to our key public institutions being closed and declared crime scenes without any explanation to the people?- Given Katuta
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 24th August 2026 Issued by: Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwe DEMAND FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ON THE DECLARATION OF KEY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AS CRIME SCENES Fellow Citizens, According to the yellow “CRIME SCENE” tapes surrounding them, the High Court and…
