Zambia Police
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Crime & Courts
Police Detain Businessman Harry Findlay.
The family of businessman Harry Findlay has allaged that he is in police custody following his detention yesterday, adding that he has not been formally charged with any offence. In a statement, the family says it respects the rule of law and has confidence in…
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Crime & Courts
Police charge newly sworn-in lawmaker, Munthali, with possession of arms, conspiracy to commit felony
The Zambia Police Service in Mafinga District has arrested and charged Faith Munthali, Member of Parliament for Mafinga South, with two offences. Muchinga Province Commissioner of Police, Lubinda Mayamba said Munthali had been charged with Being Armed in Public contrary to Section 85 of the…
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Crime & Courts
Police arrest 68-year-old man over alleged sexual abuse in Kitwe
Police in Kitwe have arrested a 68-year-old man for allegedly sexually abusing an 18-year-old woman with a mental disability in Chipata Compound. Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer, Rae Hamoonga, said the incident reportedly occurred on October 7, 2026, according to an account given by the…
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Crime & Courts
CDF police car theft takes new twist
Lumezi man accused of stealing vehicle says he has never driven car before MAYENGO NYIRENDA Chipata A MAN of Lumezi District who is accused of driving off with a stolen police vehicle has told a judge that he has never driven a car since his…
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Crime & Courts
Police detain 19-year-old over AI-generated image of musician in Zambia Army uniform
Police have detained a 19-year-old man in connection with an identity theft and impersonation case involving an image circulating on social media that depicts a local musician wearing a Zambia Army uniform. Zambia Police Service Spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, said investigations had been instituted into the…
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Crime & Courts
Mwamba Peni Seeks Immediate Release from Police Custody
Former Permanent Secretary for Special Duties Mwamba Peni has asked the High Court to order his immediate release from police custody, arguing that his continued detention is unlawful. Mr Peni has sued the Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha, seeking a writ of habeas corpus to compel…
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Politics
Police Probe Alleged Voter Card Exchange for Salt, Cash in Chama
Police in Chama District have opened investigations into allegations that voters were being offered packets of salt and cash in exchange for their voters’ cards. The incident is alleged to have occurred on August 8, 2026, in Sitwe Village under Chief Kambombo…
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Crime & Courts
Police Ig Orders Arrests, Review of Mongu Operation
The Zambia Police Service has ordered the arrest of individuals involved in recent incidents of political violence reported in Shibuyunji, Livingstone and Luampa districts following disturbances experienced on August 4 and 5 in parts of Western Province as the country prepares for the August 13…
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Crime & Courts
Police arrest Lima MP, Kelvin Kaunda for assault
The Zambia Police Service has confirmed the arrest and charging of Lima Constituency Member of Parliament, Kelvin Kaunda, with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Kaunda, 44, of House No. 06, Muzime Close in Lusaka’s Roma Township, has been charged under Section 248 of the Penal…
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Crime & Courts
Police Recover Stolen ECZ Laptop in Mandevu Following Post-Election Investigations
Have successfully recovered a laptop belonging to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) that was stolen following the August 13 election in Mandevu Constituency. Deputy Inspector General of Police – Operations Fred Hamaamba announced the recovery during a briefing, noting that while the elections
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Crime & Courts
Binwell Mpundu Reported to Police over Viral Election Video
Former Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu has been reported to police over a viral video posted on his Facebook page in which he allegedly said he was ready to “kill for elections”. Democratic Advocates for Good Governance Executive Director Fabian Mutale says he reported…
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Crime & Courts
Police seize counterfeit goods worth millions in lusaka backyard operations
The Zambia Police Service has seized large quantities of suspected counterfeit food, cosmetic and sugar products manufactured and repackaged under unhygienic conditions in Kabanana and Chipata Compounds. The Intellectual Property Unit under Lusaka Division conducted searches on Monday, September 8, following information received on September…
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Crime & Courts
A 29-Year-Old Arrested over Forged FISP Receipts as Police Recover K226,800 Fertilizer in Mpongwe
A 29-year-old Bayer SeedCo merchandiser has been arrested in Mpongwe District, Copperbelt province after police uncovered forged Farmer Input Support Program-FISP- receipts and recovered 216 bags of fertilizer worth K226,800. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga identified the suspect as Chilando Kahokola of Turbine Area, Mpongwe…
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Crime & Courts
Police-DEC Raid George Chisanga’s Law Firm in Lusaka
Police and Drug Enforcement Commission officers have conducted an operation at the offices of KMG Chisanga Advocates and Notaries in Lusaka, seeking to seize property from the law firm. The operation, however, was later withdrawn following engagement with the firm’s representatives. Lawyer Norman Siwila of…
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Politics
Police Ig Explains Court Presence, Cites Ongoing Security Risk Assessments
Details in the statement…………………….. The Zambia Police Service, in collaboration with other law enforcement and security agencies, is conducting security risk assessments at selected key Government premises across the country. The operations are intelligence-led and preventive, aimed at safeguarding Government institutions, public officers, and members
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Crime & Courts
Police Arrest and Charge Dr. Katele Kalumba with Cyber Harassment of Hh
The Zambia Police Service in Kabwe District has formally arrested and charged former Finance Minister Dr. Katele Kalumba of Chienge District for the offence of harassment, contrary to Section 22 of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025. In a statement issued by Zambia…
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Africa & World
Chivayo’s huge reward for police after robbers jailed
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has proposed a multimillion-dollar package of vehicles, tactical equipment and smartphones to reward police officers who investigated the armed robbery at his in-laws’ farm. Chivayo says he has formally written to the authorities seeking approval to donate 10 bulletproof, brand-new 2026 Toyota
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Crime & Courts
Zambia anti-riot police condone off DEC office as Archbishop Banda quizzed
Zambia Police in full riot gear on Monday restricted access to roads leading to the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Lusaka’s Ridgeway area as Archbishop of Lusaka Alick Banda arrived to appear before the agency for questioning. Only Banda, Archbishop of Kasama Ignatius Chama, Vicar…
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Crime & Courts
Zambia anti-riot police cordon off DEC office as Archbishop Banda quizzed
Zambia Police in full riot gear on Monday restricted access to roads leading to the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Lusaka’s Ridgeway area as Archbishop of Lusaka Alick Banda arrived to appear before the agency for questioning. Only Banda, Archbishop of Kasama Ignatius Chama, Vicar…
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Crime & Courts
Police Probe Motorist WHO Fled Stop Order during Presidential Motorcade
The Zambia Police Service has launched investigations into a motorist who allegedly defied a lawful order to stop and sped off during the movement of President Hakainde Hichilema’s motorcade in Lusaka. The incident happened at the T-junction of Chilimbulu and Mosi-oa-Tunya Roads as the Presidential…
