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Crime & Courts
Motorbike Rider Dies after Alleged Robbery Attack in Chisamba
A 29-year-old motorbike rider has died in Chisamba District after he was allegedly attacked and robbed of his motorbike and mobile phone by a customer he had picked up. Central Province Commissioner of Police Lemekani Chirwa says the victim, identified as Trust Mwiinga of Ndailala…
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Crime & Courts
Two Women Arrested in Mazabuka for Possession of Counterfeit Kwacha Notes
Two women from Lusaka have been taken into custody in Mazabuka after being caught trying to pass off fake K100 banknotes at a local market. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo stated that the arrest took place late Tuesday night, September 22, 2026, around…
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Crime & Courts
Truck Veers off Road, Driver Burns to Death
A Zimbabwean truck driver has died after the Freightliner truck he was driving veered off the Chirundu-Kafue Road and caught fire at Kapilingozi Hills. The accident happened on Monday, September 14, 2026, around 17:00 hours. According to Zambia Police Assistant Public Relations officer Timothy Malumo,the…
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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
Murder suspect dies after suspected poisoning
A 51-year-old man who was wanted in connection with the alleged murder of a 43-year-old man in North-Western Province has died after allegedly ingesting a suspected toxic substance in Lusaka. In a statement issued on Thursday, Zambia Police Service Public Relations Officer, Godfrey Chilabi, said…
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Politics
Tonga’s Lawyers Confirm Representation as Detention Stretches Beyond 20 Days
Lawyer Josia Kalala has confirmed that Third Liberation Movement President Enock Roosevelt Tonga is being represented by COF Chambers, as his detention by police continues to stretch beyond 20 days since his apprehension at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. Mr Kalala says the legal team…
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Crime & Courts
6 Die in Road Traffic Accident in Mazabuka, Driver Flees
Six passengers have died, while nine others sustained serious injuries after a Toyota Quantum bus overturned along the Great North Road in Mazabuka District. Southern Province Police Commissioner Moono Namalongo has confirmed the incident, saying it occurred on September 7, 2026, at around 15:30 hours…
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Crime & Courts
Nakonde Murder: Suspects Caught after Reporting Crime Covered in Blood
Police in Nakonde have arrested two men in connection with the murder of an unknown person whose body was found in Chiyanga village. The body was discovered on 4th September 2026 at around 20:00 hours, lying in the graveyard, about 13 meters from the primary…
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Crime & Courts
Mukandila Seeks Court Order for Release after 14 Days in Custody
Tonse Alliance Secretary General Celestine Mukandila is seeking a court order for his release after spending 14 days in custody without appearing before a court or being granted police bond. Mr Mukandila was arrested by the Immigration Department at his residence in Mapepe, Chilanga District…
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Entertainment
Towela Kaira Speaks Out and Apologises over Lisa’s Death
Kaira has apologised for the way she reacted to Lisa’s death, saying her words came from a place of grief, anger and emotion. She acknowledged that the investigation is still ongoing and urged everyone to wait for the police and postmortem findings before drawing conclusions.
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Politics
JUDICIARY NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROLONGED DETENTION OF SUSPECTS- Chief Justice Dr Mumba Malila
Has clarified that the Judiciary is not responsible for the prolonged detention of suspects in police custody. Speaking to Hot FM News, Dr Malila said the Judiciary’s responsibility begins once a matter enters the judicial system. He said members of the public
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Entertainment
David Kazadi accuses law enforcement officers of leaking his ‘private’ videos
FILMMAKER David Kazadi has accused some law enforcement officers of leaking his private videos to the public. In July this year, police arrested Mr Kazadi for allegedly producing and circulating pornographic material. This followed the circulation of viral videos on social media allegedly showing a…
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Business
Kanyama MP Backs Cleaning Campaign and Visits Traders at City Market
Kanyama Member of Parliament Cleopatra Hamaambo has backed the Lusaka City Council’s Operation Clear Path following a visit to traders affected by the ongoing enforcement campaign. Hamaambo took time to engage traders as the Council, in collaboration with the Zambia Police Service, moves to clear…
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Business
Three People Die in Five-Vehicle Crash on Kalulushi-Kitwe Road
Three people have died on the spot, while one has been seriously injured in a fatal road traffic accident involving five vehicles along the Kalulushi-Kitwe Road near Magazine area in Kitwe. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga has confirmed the accident, which occurred on Friday, September…
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Crime & Courts
Baby Dies in Chingola after Traditional Procedure Goes Wrong
An eight-month-old baby has died in Chingola after an alleged traditional procedure involving cutting of tissue beneath the tongue. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga says the incident happened on September 22, 2026, around 16:00 hours at Nchanga North General Hospital, and was reported to Chiwempala…
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Crime & Courts
Chipangali Ward Councillor Arrested for Forgery of a G12 Certificate
A 29-year-old Chipangali ward Councillor under the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity NRPUP has been detained by police in Chipata over allegations of forgery and uttering a false document in a case linked to the August 2026 general elections. Innocent Daka, of Nkoto…
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Crime & Courts
GBV Cases Rise by 7% in Second Quarter of 2026
Zambia has recorded an increase in reported Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases during the second quarter of 2026, with the Zambia Police Service recording 10,881 cases countrywide, representing a seven percent increase compared to the same period last year. According to the latest GBV statistics released…
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Crime & Courts
Two Die in Solwezi-Chingola Road Head-on Collision
Two people have died following a head-on collision involving two trucks along the Solwezi-Chingola Road in Solwezi District. The accident happened around 06:30 hours Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the 15 Miles area, approximately 16 kilometres east of Kapijimpanga Police Post. In an official statement…
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Politics
UPND official threatens legal action against Kitwe priest over alleged online attacks
United Party for National Development (UPND) official, Frank Bwalya, says he plans to sue and report Kitwe-based priest, Father Henry Tyola, to the police for alleged defamation and cyberbullying. Tyola, an assistant priest at St Joseph Catholic Church in Bulangililo, is alleged to have made…
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Crime & Courts
Three Illegal Miners Die in KCM Ob-19 Dumpsite Collapse
Three illegal miners have died after loose soil collapsed at the OB-19 KCM dumpsite along the Chingola-Solwezi Road in Chingola District. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga has confirmed the incident to Diamond News, saying it happened on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at around 18:20 hours…
