Zambia Police
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Lifestyle
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…
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Crime & Courts
Police Officer Arrested for Raping Sister in-Law
A police officer stationed at Chifunabuli Police Post in Luapula Province has been arrested and charged with the alleged rape of his 17-year-old sister-in-law. Luapula Province Commissioner of Police Lucky Munkhondya confirmed the incident to diamond Tv and identified the suspect as 30 year old…
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Crime & Courts
Police apprehend Lusaka man over alleged incest with daughter
Police in Zambia’s capital Lusaka have apprehended a man in connection with an alleged case of incest involving his 18-year-old daughter, police said. Police Spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, said the apprehension followed a video that circulated on social media platforms on September 24, 2026, in which…
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Crime & Courts
Senior police officer takes own life after shooting self in the head
A Senior Police officer based at Police Service Headquarters, Daniel Banda, aged 53 has shot himself to death in unclear circumstances, Police officials have revealed. Banda, who was Assistant Superintendent prior to his death was attached to the Ballistics Unit at the service headquarters, shot…
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Crime & Courts
Police warn illegal miners in Central Province to vacate or face crackdown
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Fred Hamaamba, has warned illegal miners operating in Central Province to immediately vacate mining areas or face intensified police operations. Hamaamba said the Police Command would not allow individuals to continue exploiting mineral resources without the required legal documentation and…
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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
Police to arraign ex-minister Kalumba over alleged cyber harassment of President Hichilema
Police in Kabwe have charged and arrested former Finance Minister Dr. Katele Kalumba for alleged harassment under Section 22 of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025, police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said on Thursday. Chilabi said the matter was reported at Kabwe Central Police…
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Crime & Courts
Police dismiss viral claim of 1,180 detainees in Lusaka as false
The Zambia Police Service has dismissed a social media publication alleging that 1,180 people are being held in police cells in Lusaka on politically motivated charges. The statement circulating online claimed there was mass detention linked to politics in the capital, however, Police say the…
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Sport
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…
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Crime & Courts
Relief for lawmaker Munthali, as police grants bond after health concerns in custody
Zambia’s police have granted Mafinga Member of Parliament Faith Munthali police bond after she was arrested and detained on criminal charges, following concerns over her health while in custody. Police Assistant Public Relations Officer, Timothy Malumo, said in a statement issued in Lusaka on Wednesday…
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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
Mafinga MP Released on Police Bond
Police in Muchinga Province has released Mafinga Member of Parliament, Faith Munthali, on police bond. Ms. Munthali, who was arrested and detained on September 12, 2026, was granted bond yesterday, September 15. Muchinga Province Assistant Public Relations Officer, Timothy Malumo, has confirmed the development. Ms…
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Crime & Courts
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…
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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
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…
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Crime & Courts
Mafinga South MP Faith Munthali Arrested by Police
Newly elected Member of Parliament for Mafinga South Constituency, Faith Munthali, has been arrested by the Zambia Police Service in Mafinga District, Muchinga Province. Muchinga Province Commissioner of Police Lubinda Mayamba has confirmed to Diamond News that Ms. Munthali has been charged with being armed…
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Crime & Courts
Police Seize Suspected Counterfeit Goods in Lusaka
The Zambia Police Service has seized a large quantity of food, cosmetic and sugar products suspected to have been manufactured or repackaged under unhygienic conditions in Lusaka’s Kabanana and Chipata compounds. Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi says the operation was conducted by the Intellectual…
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Lifestyle
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…
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Crime & Courts
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…
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Crime & Courts
Police hunt for three men after alleged gang rape, robbery in Zambia’s Mansa
Zambian police have launched a manhunt for three men who allegedly gang-raped a 26-year-old woman during a robbery in Mansa District of Luapula Province, police said. Mansa Central Police Station received a report of aggravated robbery and rape from Aubrey Kasongo, 26, of Kasheshe Village…
