Zambia Police
Policing, arrests and public safety across the provinces.
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Crime & Courts
Cop Arrested for Shooting Wife After She Returned Home at 02AM
A 30-year-old Police Officer has been arrested in Kapiri Mposhi, Central province,...
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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...
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Crime & Courts
Nana Babe Arrested for Calling Truck Drivers Fuel Thieves
Ndola Police have arrested a 24‑year‑old woman in connection with a case of Harassment Utilising...
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Crime & Courts
Two Siblings Arrested for Alleged Murder of Their Cousin
Police in Lusaka have detained two siblings , an 18-year-old male and his 15-year-old sister...
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Crime & Courts
Man Burns Home After Dispute with Wife Over Nshima
A 51-year-old man of Ndola’s Mabungula area in Twapia is in police custody, after he...
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Crime & Courts
Seven Suspects Arrested over Murder of 17-Year-Old Motorbike Rider in Solwezi
Seven suspects have been apprehended by police in Solwezi in connection with the murder and...
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Crime & Courts
Truck Driver Flees as Fish Worth over K1.3 Million Vanishes in Transit
The Zambia Police Service has launched investigations into the theft of 1,335 boxes of Horse...
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Crime & Courts
Alert Chipata cops corner priest with stolen Hilux
Police in Eastern Province are offering “free accommodation” to a Catholic priest of Chipata Diocese after he was found driving a Toyota Hilux which was
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Politics
Ex-ZAMMSA boss, 15 others spend night behind bars
FORMER Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Director General Victor Nyasulu and 15 others, spent the cold night police detention following chaotic scenes that
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Crime & Courts
Cattle rustler caught ‘red-meated’ in botched heist
Police in Kitwe have arrested one suspect after five men were allegedly found skinning two cattle suspected to have been stolen from Luanshya, while four others escaped.
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Politics
Stop lying against humble, innocent cops, Yuyi tells off politicians
COPPERBELT Province police commanding officer, Mwala Yuyi has called on politicians to stop dragging law enforcement officers into political disputes and to always tell the
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Crime & Courts
11 Arrested at National Heroes Stadium Over Fake Cash Giveaway
Police have apprehended 11 suspects at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka after a social media post falsely claiming that money would be distributed attracted a crowd.
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Crime & Courts
18-year-old Mufulira girl arrested for lying that a minor was gang raped
POLICE in Mufulira have arrested an 18-year-old female juvenile for publishing false information, using electronic means. In this matter, the suspect allegedly posted a picture
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Politics
Brian Mundubile’s Team Charged with Treason
Brian Mundubile’s Team Charged with Treason Police in Lusaka today charged the 11 individuals found with Hon. Brian Mundubile during a militry raid to his house on 14th August 2026. Leading candidate, Brian Mundubile had just arrived at his home located…
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Politics
Kennedy Kamba Drops Habeas Corpus Case
Businessman and National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity member Kennedy Kamba has discontinued his High Court application in which he was seeking his release from police custody. The notice of discontinuance, filed through his lawyers at Aongola and Company Legal Practitioners, states that Mr…
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Africa & World
27 killed in two South Africa shootings
At least 27 people have been killed and more than 20 wounded in two separate shootings in South African townships, according to police as reported by Aljazeera. The first attack occurred late Saturday at a tavern in Wedela, southwest of Johannesburg, where at least 17…
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Crime & Courts
Authorities warn public ahead of Archbishop Banda questioning
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) and the Zambia Police Service have warned members of the public against unlawful assemblies, processions or any conduct that may breach the peace as Lusaka Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda appears for questioning over a vehicle suspected to have been unlawfully…
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Crime & Courts
Taxi Driver Shot Dead at UNZA
A 31-year-old taxi driver has been found dead with a gunshot wound to the head inside a Toyota Runx near the School of Law at the University of Zambia in Lusaka. The Zambia Police Service says the suspected murder is believed to have occurred between…
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Crime & Courts
Concerns emerge over detained lawmaker, Munthali’s health
The Citizens First (CF) Party says it is deeply concerned about the deteriorating health condition of Faith Munthali, who is currently detained at Isoka Police Station following her arrest in Mafinga District. Munthali was arrested and charged on Monday, September 14, and subsequently detained in…
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Politics
Lawyer Malisa Batakati Urges Action on Political Violence
Lusaka lawyer Mehluli Malisa Batakati has urged the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the Zambia Police Service to take decisive action against the reported cases of political violence ahead of the August 13, 2026 General Election. Mr. Batakati described the reports as deeply concerning…
