Police
Zambian coverage mentioning police, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Crime & Courts
11 dogs rescued from the meat trade
ELEVEN dogs rescued from the meat trade were brought to safety in Kabwe on Saturday, August 22, 2026, after police stopped a truck carrying them. According to LAWS [Lusaka Animal Welfare Society], the Zambia Police Service intercepted the truck and contacted the Kabwe District Veterinary…
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Health
11 dogs rescued from meat trade in Kabwe
ELEVEN dogs rescued from the meat trade were brought to safety in Kabwe on Saturday, August 22, 2026, after police stopped a truck carrying them. According to LAWS [Lusaka Animal Welfare Society], the Zambia Police Service intercepted the truck and contacted the Kabwe District Veterinary…
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Crime & Courts
20-Year-Old Man Dies after Assault in Mufulira
Police in Mufulira have opened a murder investigation following the death of a 20-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted by three people after attending a funeral. The deceased has been identified as Joseph Luwi of Kabuta, Mufulira. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga…
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Crime & Courts
Two bedroom intruders charged with criminal trespass
Two people have been charged with criminal trespass after they were allegedly found inside a woman’s bedroom in Chalala, Lusaka. The incident was reported to Lubwa Police Station on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, around 11:00 hours by Patricia Mulenga, who told police that Nsanda Phiri…
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Crime & Courts
Criminal Cases at Zambia Agriculture Show Drop by More than 50 Percent
The Zambia Police Service has reported a significant reduction in crime during the just ended 98th Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show, with criminal cases falling by more than 50 percent compared to last year’s event. According to a report released by Zambia police Public Relations…
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Politics
Pvt Settles Poll Question
Civil society confirms Hichilema’s re-election but warns that regional voting, police conduct and political tensions...
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Crime & Courts
Side Chick On The Run After Killing Boyfriends Wife in a Fight
Police in Kitwe are searching for a woman suspected of...
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Crime & Courts
Alert Chipata cops corner priest with stolen Hilux
Police in Eastern Province are offering “free accommodation” to a Catholic priest of Chipata Diocese after he was found driving a Toyota Hilux which was
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Politics
Ex-ZAMMSA boss, 15 others spend night behind bars
FORMER Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Director General Victor Nyasulu and 15 others, spent the cold night police detention following chaotic scenes that
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Politics
Stop lying against humble, innocent cops, Yuyi tells off politicians
COPPERBELT Province police commanding officer, Mwala Yuyi has called on politicians to stop dragging law enforcement officers into political disputes and to always tell the
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Crime & Courts
18-year-old Mufulira girl arrested for lying that a minor was gang raped
POLICE in Mufulira have arrested an 18-year-old female juvenile for publishing false information, using electronic means. In this matter, the suspect allegedly posted a picture
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Politics
Govt shuts down key public offices over security concerns
Courts and selected Government premises across Zambia have been closed and cordoned off as police and other security agencies conduct nationwide security risk assessments, with the closure drawing concern on access to justice and over its timing.
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Politics
Tonse security, media paralysed
SEVERAL of Brian Mundubile’s campaign team, including his media personnel and bloggers who have allegedly been abducted by police, the military and the UPND cadres are still missing and their whereabouts have remained unknown, the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has disclosed. According to…
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Politics
Explain missing persons, IG, Musamba challenged
F AMILIES of several prominent Zambians reported missing after the August 13 general elections have appealed to Inspector General of Police Graphael Musamba to urgently explain their whereabouts and safety. In an urgent appeal dated August 16, 2026, the families said they…
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Politics
Brian Mundubile’s Team Charged with Treason
Brian Mundubile’s Team Charged with Treason Police in Lusaka today charged the 11 individuals found with Hon. Brian Mundubile during a militry raid to his house on 14th August 2026. Leading candidate, Brian Mundubile had just arrived at his home located…
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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
Chaminuka Owner Allegedlly Killed in Night Attack
Chaminuka owner Stelios Sardanis has allegedly been murderd by a group of about 15 People. It is alleged that the incident happened within chaminuka premises last night 8th August. Central Province Commanding Officer Lemekani Chirwa has confirmed the incident to Diamond news and Police will…
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Crime & Courts
Shovel Found Stuck in Head
AS CONGOLESE FARM CARETAKER IS MURDERED IN PETAUKE A 38-year-old Congolese national has been found dead in his one-room house at Kanyanda Farm in Petauke, with police suspecting murder. Niyonzima Wellars, who worked as a farm caretaker and lived alone, was discovered after neighbours were…
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Politics
Immigration nab 10 Ethiopians as 212 Congolese refugees get repatriated
THE Department of Immigration has apprehended 10 Ethiopian nationals in Kazungula following an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected illegal movement towards the Zambezi River. The operation, conducted in the Highlands area of Kazungula District, involved four Immigration Officers and three armed Police Officers…
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Politics
Lawyer Malisa Batakati Urges Action on Political Violence
Lusaka lawyer Mehluli Malisa Batakati has urged the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the Zambia Police Service to take decisive action against the reported cases of political violence ahead of the August 13, 2026 General Election. Mr. Batakati described the reports as deeply concerning…
