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Sport
Police shoots dead 35-year-old man in Barlastone after alleged machete attack
A 35-year-old man was fatally shot in Barlastone, Matero early Friday morning after he allegedly attacked police officers with a machete and a pick-mattock, the Zambia Police Service has confirmed. Police Public Relations Officer, Godfrey Chilabi, said the incident occurred at about 05:00 hours when…
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Crime & Courts
Jay Jay Banda Awaits Formal Arrest and Charges – Police
Former Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda is awaiting formal arrest and charges following his deportation to Zambia. Zambia Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha has disclosed this, adding that police will provide further details on the matter. Mr Banda fled the country…
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Crime & Courts
Police Warn against Unlawful Protests Ahead of Inauguration
The Zambia Police Service has issued a strong warning against planned unlawful processions, assemblies and protests across the country, including during Tuesday’s presidential inauguration. Police Inspector General Graphel Musamba says the Service has received credible intelligence that certain groups and individuals are mobilising and inciting…
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Crime & Courts
Police arrest 13 suspects in Western Province over stolen cattle
Police in Western Province have arrested 13 suspects and recovered 32 head of cattle suspected to have been stolen or unlawfully obtained, with investigations ongoing to establish their origin and ownership. Western Province Commissioner of Police, Godfrey Mwanza, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued…
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Crime & Courts
Former Copperbelt Police Chief Yuyi Faces Fraudulent Metals Dealing Charge
Former Copperbelt Police Commissioner Mwala Yuyi is now facing a charge of fraudulently dealing in metals, after the initial charge of theft by public servant was dropped. His lawyer, Siisii Mulele, says the change follows the failure by police to establish the initial charge against…
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Lifestyle
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…
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Crime & Courts
Copperbelt police arrest suspect over alleged K5 million theft
Police in the Copperbelt have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with the alleged theft of K5 million from a company bank account belonging to Coretech Supplies Limited in Kitwe. The matter was incidented at Kitwe Central Police Station by Similawo Simbuliani, 47, a director…
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Politics
Hichilema fires Deputy Inspector General of Police, Munganga, with immediate effect
President Hakainde Hichilema has terminated, with immediate effect, the appointment of Charity Munganga as Deputy Inspector General of Police in Charge of Administration at the Zambia Police Service, the presidency has announced. The decision has been made pursuant to Article 270 of the Constitution of…
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Crime & Courts
Police open inquiry into suspected suicide of Luwingu headman
Police in Northern Province have opened an inquiry into the suspected suicide of a 62-year-old headman in Luwingu District following a village meeting over allegations that he was practising witchcraft. Northern Province Police Commanding Officer, Simunji Mulonda, said the incident occurred on Sept. 14 between…
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Politics
Police warn against social media content targeting Hichilema, as inauguration holds
The Zambia Police Service has cautioned the public against the creation and circulation of social media content intended to incite violence, threaten peace and public order. Police Spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, said the service had observed a rise in online material that is both inflammatory and…
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Crime & Courts
Mundubile, Makebi Zulu face probe over alleged treasonable offense —Zambia Police
Zambia police on Thursday recorded warn and caution statements from opposition presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile, and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, in connection with an alleged treason offence. The two were quizzed by investigators and remained in custody, police spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi said in a…
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Crime & Courts
Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Having Carnal Knowledge of Daughter
The Zambia Police Service has arrested a man in Lusaka for allegedly having carnal knowledge of his 18-year-old daughter on several occasions. Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi says the suspect is being investigated for alleged incest, contrary to Section 159 of the Penal Code…
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Business
Zambia police chief orders officers to crack down on illegal mining
Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations, Fred Hamaamba, has directed officers deployed to mining areas to step up efforts to combat illegal mining and protect the country’s mineral resources. Hamaamba said police officers had a duty to ensure that national minerals were…
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Crime & Courts
Police Arrest Suspect in Norman Mapango Murder
Police have arrested 24-year-old Juma Mulonti in connection with the death of 24-year-old Norman Mapango, who was allegedly stabbed during a quarrel in John Laing Compound, Lusaka. The incident happened on August 29, 2026, around 21:00 hours near Eboloko Night Club. Police say Mapango was…
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Politics
Mundubile’s Bodyguard Very Alive, in Police Custody Says Chishala Kateka
MUNDUBILE’S BODYGUARD VERY ALIVE, IN POLICE CUSTODY SAYS KATEKA. Richard Banda, the bodyguard to opposition politician Brian Mundubile, is alive and remains in police custody, despite earlier reports circulating on social media and through some media outlets claiming that he had been killed. Opposition politician…
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Crime & Courts
Police, DEC Warn against Unlawful Gatherings as Archbishop Alick Banda Appears before DEC
The Zambia Police Service and the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) have urged members of the public to refrain from unlawful gatherings and processions as Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda is expected to appear before the DEC on Monday. In a joint statement, Zambia Police Service…
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Crime & Courts
Police detain two siblings over alleged murder of cousin in Lusaka
Police in Lusaka have detained two siblings, aged 18 and 15, in connection with the alleged murder of their 22-year-old cousin, Susan Zulu. The case follows a report of Conversion Not Amounting to Theft of a Motor Vehicle made at Kabwata Police Station on September…
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Crime & Courts
Police arrest suspected mentally ill man over Mansa murder
Police in Mansa have arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of killing his uncle, authorities said. The suspect, Endrick Chitambala, is alleged to have attacked Ben Chitambala, 56, at the deceased’s residence in Chamalawa, Namwandwe Compound, Chief Mabumba’s area, on September 5. Luapula Province Police Commanding…
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Crime & Courts
Police investigate suspected murder-suicide involving couple in Serenje
Police in Serenje District, Central Province, have launched investigations into a suspected murder-suicide involving a 44-year-old woman and her 33-year-old husband whose bodies were discovered in Chibale area. Police Spokesperson, Chipo Kaitisha, identified the deceased as Ruth Mushili and Milan Musonda, both residents of Chibale…
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Crime & Courts
Police probe witchcraft accusation after elderly woman publicly named during cleansing ceremony
Police in Western Province have launched investigations into an incident where a 68-year-old woman was publicly accused of practicing witchcraft during a traditional healing ceremony in Kangongo Village, Namatindi Area of Kalabo District. The matter was officially reported to Kalabo Police Station on Wednesday, 9th…
