Zambia Police
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Crime & Courts
Former Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Yuyi Mwala Charged over Alleged Copper Theft
Former Copperbelt Province Commanding Officer Yuyi Mwala and six others have been charged in connection with the alleged theft of 436 copper cathodes valued at approximately US$448,596. Zambia Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi says Mr. Mwala has been charged with one count of Theft…
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Politics
Zambia Police threaten to deal firmly with persons plotting protests ahead inauguration of President Hichilema
The Zambia Police Service says it has received credible intelligence that certain groups and individuals were planning to incite members of the public to participate in unlawful processions and protests at various locations across the country, including during the inauguration ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, September…
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Politics
Katele Kalumba alleges UPND plot to arrest him for treason as party, police deny knowledge
Former home affairs minister Katele Kalumba says he has uncovered a scheme by United Party for National Development officials to have him arrested and charged with treason, an allegation both the ruling party and police say they know nothing about. Kalumba told journalists that he…
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Crime & Courts
Police detain 98-year-old woman over death of one-year-old
The Zambia Police Service has instituted investigations into a case of manslaughter involving the death of a one-year-old child, identified as Clifford Muleya, following an alleged tongue-tie cutting procedure in Chilanga District. Preliminary investigations indicate that on September 25, 2026, around 17:00 hours, the child…
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Crime & Courts
Zambia police defends closure of courts, as groups fault alleged attempts to frustrate opposition leader, Mundubile
Zambian authorities on Monday defended the closure of courts as it faced growing criticisms by civil society groups over its action. Responding through the Police Service, the authorities said they were conducting security risk assessments at selected key government premises across the country in collaboration…
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Crime & Courts
Police investigate death of taxi driver with gunshot wound in the head inside University of Zambia
Police in Lusaka have instituted investigations into the suspected murder of a 31-year-old taxi driver found dead inside a Toyota Runx near the School of Law at the University of Zambia. The victim has been identified as Able Mwape, 31, of Garden Chilulu in Lusaka…
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Crime & Courts
Binwell, three-others captured by DEC, Police!
Drug Enforcement Commission—DEC has arrested four suspects and seized more than 25 kilogrammes of cannabis in coordinated operations across Muchinga, Southern and Lusaka Provinces. Tamba tells TV Yatu in a statement that among the suspects is Binwell Chanda, 59, who has been arrested on allegations…
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Politics
Civil society confirms Hichilema’s re-election but warns that regional voting, police conduct and political tensions must be addressed
PVT SETTLES POLL QUESTION Civil society confirms Hichilema’s re-election but warns that regional voting, police conduct and political tensions must be addressed By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 24-08-2026 – The Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) conducted by the Consortium of Civil Society Organisations for…
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Africa & World
Andrew Wilson, the first prosecution witness in Dr. Kizza Besigye’s treason trial has told the High Court in Kampala that the Kenyan Police set up two pistols and the entire crime scene
UPDATE: Andrew Wilson, the first prosecution witness in Dr. Kizza Besigye’s treason trial has told the High Court in Kampala that the Kenyan Police set up two pistols and the entire crime scene. The court heard that Dr Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale…
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Politics
MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI ZULU TO BE SURRENDERED TO ZAMBIA POLICE…following failed UN attempts to resolve the stand-off .United Nations Secretary General,António Guterres’ representative has concluded his negotiation trip to Lusaka to help resolve the stand-off
MUNDUBILE, MAKEBI ZULU TO BE SURRENDERED TO ZAMBIA POLICE …following failed UN attempts to resolve the stand-off as President Hichilema has insisted that the duo must face the law on allegations of treason and insurrection. According to Emmanuel Mwamba… United Nations Secretary General,António Guterres’ representative…
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Lifestyle
Two charged with criminal trespass after entering Lusaka home.
POLICE in Lusaka have charged two people with criminal trespass after they were allegedly found inside a woman’s home without permission. Zambia Police Service Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha, said the incident was reported to Lubwa Police Station on Wednesday, 19th August, 2026…
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Crime & Courts
16-year-old on the run after alleged defilement of two-year-old in Kawambwa
Police in Kawambwa District of Luapula Province have launched a manhunt for a 16-year-old boy who is alleged to have defiled a two-year-old girl. Luapula Province Police Commanding Officer, Lucky Munkhondya, said police received a report of defilement at Kawambwa Police Station on Sept. 21…
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Politics
Update on 6 Opposition Lawyers missing/Detained after Elections
Counsel President Brian Mundubile (Under International Protection)2. Counsel Veep Makebi Zulu (Under International Protection) 3. Counsel George Chisanga (In Police detention, no Court appearance)4. Counsel Bishop Trevor Mwamba (In Police detention, no Court appearance) 5. Counsel Celestin Mukandila (In Police detention, no Court appearance)6. Counsel…
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Crime & Courts
Seven arrested over murder of 17-year-old motorbike rider in Solwezi
Zambia Police have arrested seven people in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old motorbike rider whose body was found in the Forestry Farming Block area, about 15 km from Solwezi town, police said on Thursday. Police said the incident occurred on Aug. 25 between…
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Crime & Courts
21-year-old arrested over suspected theft of goods from trucks in Kitwe
Police in Kitwe have arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of stealing goods from trucks following a follow-up operation involving police officers and members of the Community Crime Prevention Unit (CCPU). Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner, Rae Hamoonga, said the matter was initially reported at Kitwe Central…
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Crime & Courts
Lima MP Kelvin Kaunda Arrested for Assault
The Zambia Police Service has formally arrested and charged Lima Member of Parliament Kelvin Kaunda with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (OABH) over an alleged assault that occurred during campaign roadshows in Lusaka. In a press statement issued today Friday, October 16, 2026, Police Public…
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Crime & Courts
Nsofwa challenges detention, cites ‘filthy’ Kabwata cells
Former Zambia Police Service Director of Investigations, Michel Nsofwa, has applied to the Lusaka High Court for a writ of habeas corpus, challenging his continued detention and alleging that he is being held in “filthy” and inhumane conditions at Kabwata Police Station. Nsofwa has cited…
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Crime & Courts
11 dogs rescued from the meat trade
ELEVEN dogs rescued from the meat trade were brought to safety in Kabwe on Saturday, August 22, 2026, after police stopped a truck carrying them. According to LAWS [Lusaka Animal Welfare Society], the Zambia Police Service intercepted the truck and contacted the Kabwe District Veterinary…
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Crime & Courts
Five escape custody at Chinsali hospital, three recaptured
Five people escaped from lawful custody while working at Chinsali General Hospital in Muchinga Province on Wednesday, with three later recaptured and two still on the run, police said. Muchinga Province Police Commissioner, Lubinda Mayamba, said the incident happened at around 1300 hours on Sept…
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Crime & Courts
20-Year-Old Man Dies after Assault in Mufulira
Police in Mufulira have opened a murder investigation following the death of a 20-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted by three people after attending a funeral. The deceased has been identified as Joseph Luwi of Kabuta, Mufulira. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga…
