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South African Police conduct postmortem on Lungu’s body

Makebi Zulu has confirmed that a postmortem has been conducted on the body of former president Edgar Lungu. The South Africa Police Service got hold

Accounts given by Secretary to Cabinet & Police IG on Kafwaya’s death have been inconsistent with one another – Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

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Police detain Kitwe aspiring mayor, 2 others over clash with rivals during campaigns

POLICE in Wusakile Constituency in Kitwe have detained National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) Kitwe mayoral candidate, Charles Kabwita and two others for

Police Charge Lovers over Alleged Chalala Bedroom Trespass

The Zambia Police Service has charged two individuals with criminal trespass after they allegedly entered a residence in Chalala, Lusaka, without consent. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said the matter was reported at Lubwa Police Station around 11:00 hours by Patricia Mulenga, who…

Police refute claims of Patrick Mwansa’s death in custody

POLICE in Lusaka has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a detained suspect, Patrick Mwansa, died while in police custody. In a statement, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said the allegations were false and misleading. “Mr. Mwansa is alive and in good…

Lisa, was brought-in-dead at the hospital, with no physical injuries on her body, police say

POLICE are investigating the sudden death of a 25-year-old woman, identified as Lisa Mutambo, the Zambia Police Service said Thursday.. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said the report was received at Chelstone Police Station at around 09:30 hours on August 20. The incident…

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

Police officer and athlete Mumbuna Namakando dies at 31

CONSTABLE Mumbuna Namakando, a police officer and 400-meter specialist, died suddenly on July 31, 2026, after collapsing while on duty in Lusaka. The Zambia Police Service said Namakando, of Kabwata Police Station, collapsed near Lewanika Mall along Mosi-O-Tunya Road around 22:00 hours. He was rushed…

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…

Police Investigate Shibuyunji Campaign Violence

Police have launched investigations into alleged aggravated robbery, unlawful wounding and malicious damage to property following violence that erupted during a political campaign rally in Shibuyunji District on Sunday. According to a statement Zambia Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi, the incident happened around 17:30…

Eight suspected criminals linked to Real Friends Shopping Complex nabbed in Kalikiliki police operation

Police in Lusaka have arrested 8 suspected criminals believed to be behind a spate of break-ins reported in Kalikiliki and Mtendere East Compounds, particularly at Real Friends Shopping Complex, Bola-Bet and Linbets. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Chipo Kaitisha, said Mtendere Police Station also recorded…

Police probe reported death of influencer, Lisa Mutalu.

POLICE are investigating the reported death of social media influencer and content creator Lisa Mutalu. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said that officers were deployed to establish the circumstances surrounding the death. Mutalu was reported dead in the early hours of Thursday. “Officers…

Namwala Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped as Police Launch Manhunt

Police in Namwala have launched a manhunt for two men accused of sexually assaulting a 34-year-old woman in Chibunze area. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said the incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, while the woman…

Police conducting security assessments at key government premises

THE Zambia Police Service said Monday it is conducting intelligence-led security risk assessments at selected key government premises across the country. In a statement dated Aug. 24, Inspector General of Police Graphel C. Musamba said the preventive operations are being carried out in collaboration with…

Police charge 18 after riotous behaviour at Kitwe bus station

POLICE in Kitwe have charged 18 people following riotous behaviour and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace at Kitwe Local Bus Station on Tuesday. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga said in a statement that the incident occurred on August 19, 2026, at…