Suspect
Zambian coverage mentioning suspect, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Crime & Courts
Cattle rustler caught ‘red-meated’ in botched heist
Police in Kitwe have arrested one suspect after five men were allegedly found skinning two cattle suspected to have been stolen from Luanshya, while four others escaped.
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Crime & Courts
Five Arrested for Illegal Fuel Vending
Five more suspects have been apprehended in the Eastern province in connection...
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Crime & Courts
Binwell, three-others captured by DEC, Police!
Drug Enforcement Commission—DEC has arrested four suspects and seized more than 25 kilogrammes of cannabis in coordinated operations across Muchinga, Southern and Lusaka Provinces. Tamba tells TV Yatu in a statement that among the suspects is Binwell Chanda, 59, who has been arrested on allegations…
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Crime & Courts
Passengers Foil Plane Crash
Israel Embassy says Israeli passengers stormed cockpit and helped prevent suspected terror attack By Francis...
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Crime & Courts
DEC arrests two in 175 kg cross-border cannabis trafficking case
Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) says it has arrested and jointly charged two suspected drug suppliers in connection with the trafficking of 175 kilogrammes of dry cannabis from Malawi into Zambia. DEC Public Relations Officer, Allan Tamba, identified the suspects as Moffat Mlotha, 39, a…
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Crime & Courts
Ex-Convict and Seven Others Arrested in Kalikiliki Police Crackdown
An ex-convict is among eight suspects arrested during a police operation targeting a suspected break-in syndicate in Lusaka’s Kalikiliki and Mtendere East compounds. According to Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha, the early morning operation, conducted by officers from Mtendere Police Station between 03:00…
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Crime & Courts
Fire Destroys Mattresses at Pemba Sec Schoool
A fire suspected to have been started by welding works at Pemba Secretary School in...
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Lifestyle
Step aside archibishop told
Catholic-aligned MPs say Archbishop Alick Banda should step aside from pastoral duties while he defends himself against charges of possessing property suspected to have been unlawfully obtained.
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Crime & Courts
Police net 1 criminal behind Levy students’ thefts
ONE suspect believed to have been terrorising Levy Mwanawasa Medical University students in PHI and surrounding areas has finally been cornered after briefly enjoying a
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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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Crime & Courts
11 Arrested at National Heroes Stadium Over Fake Cash Giveaway
Police have apprehended 11 suspects at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka after a social media post falsely claiming that money would be distributed attracted a crowd.
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Crime & Courts
DNPW arrests 41 in wildlife crime crackdown
The Department of National Parks and Wildlife has arrested 41 suspects in 17 cases involving alleged wildlife crime and illegal forest trade, recovering ivory, pangolin products, firearms, bushmeat and timber.
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Crime & Courts
Couple nabbed with fake K150,000 bank notes
A couple in Monze has been detained after ABSA Bank detected K150,000 in suspected counterfeit notes when the woman sought additional Airtel Money float after an agent could only deposit K70,000.
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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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Crime & Courts
Fire Destroys Mattresses at Pemba Sec Schoool
A fire suspected to have been started by welding works at Pemba Secretary School in Southern Province has destroyed mattresses, days before schools are scheduled to reopen. Reports have indicated that some workers were assembling beds inside the facility in readiness for the school opening…
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Crime & Courts
Police Recover Stolen ECZ Laptop in Mandevu
Police have recovered a laptop belonging to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) that was stolen from a Mandevu Constituency tallying centre during the election period. Police Deputy Inspector Fred Hamamba says officers, with the help of members of the public, trailed the suspects, leading…
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Crime & Courts
Authorities warn public ahead of Archbishop Banda questioning
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) and the Zambia Police Service have warned members of the public against unlawful assemblies, processions or any conduct that may breach the peace as Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda appears for questioning over a vehicle suspected to have been unlawfully…
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Crime & Courts
Taxi Driver Shot Dead at UNZA
A 31-year-old taxi driver has been found dead with a gunshot wound to the head inside a Toyota Runx near the School of Law at the University of Zambia in Lusaka. The Zambia Police Service says the suspected murder is believed to have occurred between…
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Opinion
Presidency says no post-election crisis in Zambia
Zambia is not facing an election crisis or breakdown of democratic order following the Aug. 13 general election, State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka has said, describing ongoing concerns as suspected criminal activity by some individuals. Hamasaka made the remarks in response to commentary…
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Crime & Courts
DEC Seizes 20.4kg of Cannabis, Arrests Three
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested three people in separate intelligence-led operations in Northern and Lusaka Provinces, resulting in the seizure of more than 20 kilogrammes of cannabis. The suspects have been identified as Joseph Kaoma, 23, Oliver Mukuka, 21, and Chibeka Chola, 33…
