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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
Mukandila Appears in Court on Forgery Charges
Tonse Pamodzi Alliance Secretary General and lawyer Celestin Mukandila has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and is expected to take plea on charges of forgery and uttering false documents. Mr Mukandila was arrested on August 20, 2026, over allegations that he is not a…
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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
Mundubile, Makebi appear in Solwezi court
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) losing presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu yesterday appeared in a Solwezi Magistrate’s Court, each facing a charge of seditious practices. The duo arrived in Solwezi yesterday morning from Mukobeko Maximum Correctional Facility…
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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
Mundubile, Zulu Expected in Court for Ruling, Plea
NRPUP 2026 presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, are today, October 13, 2026, expected to make their third appearance before the Solwezi Magistrate’s Court in a case in which they face two counts of seditious practices. The duo is expected to…
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Crime & Courts
Blogger Chishimba convicted over pregnancy claim involving Chipo Mwanawasa
Blogger Joseph Chishimba has been convicted of cyber harassment and publication of false information after he circulated a screenshot alleging that Chipo Mwanawasa was pregnant for President Hakainde Hichilema. Principal Resident Magistrate, Idah Phiri, convicted Chishimba after ruling that the prosecution had proved its case…
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Crime & Courts
Katele Kalumba granted K100,000 bail over sedition charge
Former Finance Minister, Katele Kalumba, has been granted K100,000 bail in his own recognisance by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court after his lawyers cited his health condition and the need for medical attention outside prison. Kalumba, 74, was granted bail after the State raised no objection…
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Crime & Courts
Archbishop Banda arrested, trial set for Nov 3
GRACE CHAILE MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka LUSAKA Archbishop Alick Banda will return to court on November 3 this year for trial after pleading not guilty to possessing a Toyota Hilux suspected to have been unlawfully obtained. The 62-year-old Catholic priest appeared yesterday before Lusaka magistrate Mwandu…
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Politics
Chizobo Ward Election Nullified Days after Councillors’ Swearing-in
The election for Chizobo Ward councillor has been nullified by the tribunal sitting at the Mazabuka Magistrate’s Court after it found substantial irregularities involving the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). In its judgment, the tribunal ruled that the election was not conducted in substantial conformity…
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Crime & Courts
Zambian man jailed for transporting Ethiopian migrants
A 32-year-old Zambian man has been sentenced to two years in prison for aiding illegal immigration after he was found transporting Ethiopian nationals in eastern Zambia, the Department of Immigration said. Jack Banda was convicted by the Katete Magistrate Court on Tuesday and fined K80,000…
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Crime & Courts
Chester, Felix, IDC Return to Kalabo Court Today
Musicians Moses Ng’andwe, popularly known as Chester, Felix Phiri, comedian Winston Ngosa, alias IDC Light Comedy, and 13 others are expected to appear before the Kalabo Magistrate’s Court today as their trial in a riotous behaviour case continues. The 16 accused persons were arrested on…
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Crime & Courts
No oral evidence presentation for Mundubile, Makebi court jurisdiction case
AMOS KAWISHA Solwezi SOLWEZI Magistrates Court has refused to allow opposition figures Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu to present oral evidence in support of their challenge to the court’s jurisdiction and has adjourned the matter to October 13, when a ruling is expected. The two…
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Crime & Courts
Two Chinese nationals in court over 75 pangolin scales
Seventy-five pangolin scales have landed two Chinese nationals in court after they were allegedly found in possession of trophies of a protected animal without lawful authority. Liu Rui, 31, and Wu Young’an, 45, appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and pleaded not guilty to a…
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Crime & Courts
Vlogger Joseph Chishimba Jailed 9 Months for Cyber Harassment
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced 49-year-old vlogger Joseph Chishimba of Jack Compound to nine months’ imprisonment with hard labour for cyber harassment after he shared a WhatsApp post alleging that Presidential Policy Advisor Chipo Mwanawasa had been impregnated by someone at State House. Chishimba…
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Crime & Courts
Drug Trafficker Kasolo Sentenced to 7 Years Imprisonment
The Lusaka Magistrate’s Court has sentenced drug trafficker Henry Kasolo to seven years imprisonment with hard labour on each of three counts involving cannabis trafficking, unlawful importation of drugs and corrupt practices. Kasolo was convicted of trafficking 173.9 kilogrammes of cannabis, unlawfully importing 73.9 kilogrammes…
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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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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
Archbishop Banda Denies Unlawful Possession of ZRA Vehicle, Granted K80,000 Bail
Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda has pleaded not guilty to a charge of possession of property reasonably believed to have been unlawfully obtained, in connection with a motor vehicle suspected to have been improperly disposed of by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). The Lusaka Magistrates…
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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…
