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13/06/2026

CANCER WARD SUSPICIONS LEAD TO CONVICTION OF FATHER FOR INDECENT ASSAULT

Lusaka | June 9, 2026 - What began as quiet concern among caregivers and medical staff at the Cancer Diseases Hospital has ended in the conviction of a 47-year-old man for indecently assaulting his biological daughter.

The Lusaka Magistrates' Court on Tuesday convicted CH after finding that the prosecution had proved the offence of indecent assault, although it did not find sufficient evidence to sustain the original charge of in**st.
CH had been charged with one count of in**st contrary to Section 159(1) of the Penal Code. The allegations arose from incidents said to have occurred between September 2024 and March 2025 while his daughter was receiving treatment at the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka.

The prosecution, led by State Advocate Mr. Milambo Sinyangwe and Senior Public Prosecutor Mrs. Grace Katoka-Muhumpu of the National Prosecution Authority's Gender-Based Crimes and Child Protection Department, called fourteen witnesses.

During trial, the Court heard how CH had brought his daughter from Southern Province to Lusaka for specialised treatment. While they were staying in the paediatric ward, certain conduct observed by caregivers and hospital staff raised concern.

Witnesses testified that their observations prompted a report to Kabwata Police, setting in motion investigations that would eventually lead to criminal proceedings.

The Court also heard evidence from the child, who demonstrated using anatomical dolls the conduct that formed the basis of the prosecution's case.
The child's mother testified that the accused had prevented her from accompanying their daughter to Lusaka, allegedly telling her that she could not travel because she neither read nor wrote English.

In his defence, CH denied the allegations and maintained that he had travelled to Lusaka solely to facilitate his daughter's treatment. He told the Court that he was shocked when hospital staff and later police informed him that he was suspected of sexually abusing his daughter.

However, after considering all the evidence before it, the Court rejected the defence.

In delivering judgment, Honourable Kawama Mwamfuli found that while the prosecution had not proved the offence of in**st beyond reasonable doubt, the evidence before the Court had established the offence of indecent assault.

Accordingly, and in line with Section 181 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which permits a court to convict an accused person of a lesser offence disclosed by the evidence even where the original charge has not been fully proved, the Court entered a conviction for indecent assault.

The matter will now proceed to the High Court for sentencing. Under Section 137 of the Penal Code, the offence of indecent assault carries a mandatory minimum sentence of fifteen years imprisonment. Because the prescribed sentence exceeds the sentencing jurisdiction of the subordinate court, the High Court will determine the appropriate sentence to be imposed on the convict. However, the shortest sentence the law allows for this offence is fifteen years imprisonment.

The conviction brings to a close a case that originated not from a formal complaint, but from the vigilance of ordinary individuals within a hospital ward who chose to act on concerns they could not ignore.

Their actions ensured that the matter was brought before investigators, prosecutors and ultimately the Court for determination.

Protection

09/06/2026

‘FOLLOW THE MONEY’ - US JUDGE, PROSECUTOR TRAIN ZAMBIA’S INTER‑AGENCY CRIME FIGHTERS

Lusaka | June 9, 2026 - The Inter‑Agency Coordination and Cooperation Framework, chaired by the learned Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC, has held a one‑day case coordination workshop in partnership with the United States Department of Justice.

The workshop, which took place at Radisson Blu in Lusaka, featured featured was Mr.
Michael Redmann, Deputy Chief of the International Unit in the DOJ's Money Laundering and Asset Recovery
Section (MLARS) as the lead resource person. Mr. Redmann is a seasoned prosecutor with 15 years of experience in transnational financial crime enforcement. He has led international asset recovery efforts, contributing to the return of over $1.6 billion in
criminal proceeds worldwide, and is a regular instructor for global financial investigation program. Also featured was Hon. Judge James A. Crowell IV, an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

Participants were drawn from the Zambia Police Service, the Anti‑Money Laundering Investigations Unit of the Drug Enforcement Commission, the Anti‑Corruption Commission, the Zambia Revenue Authority, the Financial Intelligence Centre, the Department of Forestry, and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife. Each institution nominated two members of the Framework’s technical committee to attend.

The agenda covered financial investigation techniques, the use of artificial intelligence in investigations and judicial cases, obtaining financial intelligence and evidence from foreign countries, and aligning local reporting with new FinCEN and Financial Intelligence Centre disclosure standards.

Judge Crowell and • Mr. Michael Redmann shared practical insights on tracing illicit funds through banking systems, shell companies, and cross‑border mechanisms, emphasising that financial crimes are best pursued by following the paper trail rather than relying solely on witness testimony.

The Framework brings together multiple state bodies to improve collaboration on financial and economic crimes, under the leadership of the DPP and with the Asset Forfeiture Department serving as the Secretariat.

08/06/2026

“DO NOT MAKE JUSTICE A PURCHASABLE COMMODITY” ~ CHIEF JUSTICE WARNS NEW JUDGES

Lusaka | June 8, 2026 - His Lordship, Chief Justice Dr. Mumba Malila, SC, has warned newly appointed and elevated judges against corruption and political influence, urging them to uphold the integrity and independence of the Judiciary as they assume their new responsibilities.

Opening an induction workshop for judges of the Superior Courts in Lusaka, Dr. Malila cautioned judicial officers against allowing themselves to be compromised, reminding them that judicial office is built on public trust.

“Do not make justice a purchasable commodity,” the Chief Justice said.

He warned that judges who allow their decisions to be influenced by improper considerations risk destroying the reputations and careers they have spent years building.

The Chief Justice also delivered a strong message on judicial independence, advising judges to remain above partisan politics and resist pressure from political actors.

“Do not at any time procure judicial complicity in partisan projects,” he said.

“Let them say what they want to say. Let them talk. But never, ever be seen to be part of any partisan project.”

Dr. Malila said judges would often face criticism and political rhetoric but urged them to remain restrained and allow their judgments to speak on their behalf.

“There will be many instances when you will be forced to react to political rhetoric. As a wise judge, you will be well advised to remain silent and only speak through your judgment,” he said.

The Chief Justice further called for improved case management and timely delivery of judgments, expressing concern over delays that leave litigants and accused persons waiting years for the resolution of their cases.

He said the recent appointment of additional judges was intended to strengthen the Judiciary's capacity to reduce case backlogs and improve access to justice.

Dr. Malila also disclosed that the Judicial Training Institute of Zambia was expected to become operational soon, providing continuous professional development and refresher training for judges and judicial officers.

In addition, he revealed that the Judiciary was exploring the establishment of a specialised Lands and Environment Court to enhance the handling of land and environmental disputes.

Earlier, Chairperson of the Chief Justice's Advisory Committee on Training and Continuing Education, Lady Justice P. K. Yangailo, said the induction programme was designed to strengthen judicial competence, ethics, accountability and professionalism.

She reminded participants that appointment to judicial office was both an honour and a public trust and encouraged them to embrace continuous learning throughout their judicial careers.

The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Justice Michael Musonda, SC, Deputy Chief Justice Americus, Judge President of the COMESA Court of Justice Marvin Sitwala Mwanamwambwa, Judge President of the Court of Appeal Justice Mwiinde Siavwapa, Judicial Service Commission Chairperson Vincent Malambo, SC, Chief Administrator Nalishebo Imataa, Acting Chief Registrar Pamela Masheke, judges of the Supreme Court, Constitutional Court and High Court, and other senior Judiciary officials.

This was not a welcome ceremony. It was a field manual for survival in a political minefield.

Don't take bribes. Don't play partisan games. Don't sit on judgments for a decade. When the politicians scream, keep your mouth shut and write your ruling.

“Do not make justice a purchasable commodity."

Zambia's newest judges have been put on notice.

The Chief Justice has spoken. The rest is up to them.

Zambia is watching!

05/06/2026

NPA JOINS NATION IN COMMEMORATING WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

Lusaka | June 5, 2026 – The Environmental and Wildlife Crimes Department (EWCD) of the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) today joined Government institutions, conservation partners and members of the public in commemorating World Environment Day 2026 at Lusaka National Park.

Held under the theme, "Accelerating Zambia's Climate Action for Green Growth and Sustainability," this year's commemoration highlighted the importance of collective action in protecting the environment and advancing sustainable development.

The NPA's participation reflects the Authority's continued commitment to combating environmental and wildlife crime through effective prosecution and the enforcement of environmental laws.

Through its specialised Environmental and Wildlife Crimes Department, the Authority remains dedicated to protecting Zambia's natural heritage and ensuring accountability for crimes that threaten ecosystems, wildlife and sustainable development.

As the nation marks World Environment Day, the NPA restates its commitment to environmental justice and to supporting efforts aimed at safeguarding the environment for present and future generations.

Protecting Nature. Prosecuting Environmental Crime. Preserving Zambia's Future.

04/06/2026

ZAMBIA CHAIRS REGIONAL ASSET RECOVERY STUDY IN KENYA

Nairobi, Kenya | June 4, 2026 - Zambia is chairing a regional typology study on the effectiveness of asset recovery and the challenges affecting the recovery of proceeds of crime across Eastern and Southern Africa.

The study, being conducted under the auspices of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), has brought together experts from member states in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 3 to 5, 2026.

Representing Zambia are Ms. Mutinta Malu Chilufya, Deputy Chief State Advocate and Head of the National Prosecution Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Department, who recently assumed leadership of the Department from Ms. Margaret Kapambwe-Chitundu, and Mrs Chipego K. N’gandu, Manager, Compliance and Prevention at the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC).

The three-day meeting is reviewing the status of asset recovery across the region and developing a comprehensive study aimed at identifying successes, challenges and emerging trends in the tracing, restraint, confiscation and recovery of criminal proceeds. Delegates are also developing a regional questionnaire and roadmap designed to strengthen asset recovery systems and improve the effectiveness of anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism measures across ESAAMLG member states.

Zambia's leadership of the project reflects the country's growing contribution to regional efforts aimed at depriving criminals of the proceeds of unlawful conduct and strengthening asset recovery as a critical tool in the administration of justice.

In this area, Zambia continues to be regarded by peer jurisdictions as one of the more progressive and active participants in the development and implementation of asset recovery frameworks within the region as well as for her results and practical advances in asset recovery within the region.

For the National Prosecution Authority, participation in the study aligns with ongoing efforts to enhance the prosecution of economic and financial crimes and ensure that criminal activity does not remain profitable.

The study is expected to generate practical recommendations to strengthen legal and institutional frameworks for asset recovery, deepen international cooperation and improve the effectiveness of measures aimed at disrupting criminal enterprises by targeting their illicit gains.

04/06/2026

NPA AND LAZ MOVE TO STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

Lusaka | June 4, 2026 - The Learned Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC, this morning hosted the newly elected President of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), Mr. Arnold Kaluba, and his Council who paid a courtesy call on him aimed at deepening collaboration within Zambia's justice sector.

The meeting, held in the NPA Conference Room, brought together the LAZ leadership and the Authority's senior management, including the Chief Administrator, Ms. Cassandra Soko; the Chief State Advocate, Mrs. Chali Mbewe-Hambayi; heads of specialised departments; and senior officials who joined virtually from provincial offices.

Welcoming the delegation, the DPP congratulated Mr. Kaluba and his Council on their election and commended the Association's modernised electoral process. He noted that the NPA, with 243 legal practitioners, is one of LAZ's largest constituencies and emphasised the importance of a strong working relationship between the two institutions.

The Director of Public Prosecutions highlighted several areas for collaboration, including professional development, prosecutorial reforms, access to justice, electoral integrity, plea bargaining and efforts to curb illegal legal practice.

Heads of specialised departments also briefed the delegation on the Authority's work in gender-based crimes, economic and financial crimes, environmental and wildlife crimes, and asset forfeiture.

In response, Mr. Kaluba commended the growth and increasing visibility of the NPA under Mr. Phiri's leadership and praised the Authority's Annual Prosecutors' Conference as an important platform for professional learning and knowledge exchange.

A significant outcome of the engagement was the proposal to develop a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions to formalise and strengthen collaboration on matters of mutual interest. Discussions also turned to the issue of practising certificate renewal fees for prosecutors. Recognising the challenges occasioned by a Cabinet directive under which the NPA no longer pays practising certificate fees on behalf of its legal practitioners, Mr. Kaluba expressed the Council's willingness to explore a practical and mutually beneficial approach that reflects the unique realities of legal practice within the public service and helps ensure that prosecutors are able to afford the annual renewal of their practising certificates.

The LAZ delegation further noted that a significant number of NPA prosecutors are not yet admitted to the Bar and indicated that the Association would work towards incorporating such officers as associate membership as a means of strengthening their professional development and engagement with the wider legal fraternity.

As a mark of goodwill and in recognition of the enduring relationship between the two institutions, the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions presented Mr. Kaluba with a commemorative gift on behalf of the National Prosecution Authority.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to sustained engagement and closer institutional collaboration in support of the effective administration of justice.

04/06/2026

ZAMBIA'S FIGHT AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME FEATURED AT GLOBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE FORUM

Vienna, Austria | June 4, 2026 - Zambia's experience in combating environmental and wildlife crime was today showcased before an international audience of criminal justice practitioners, policymakers and researchers during a high-level event held on the margins of the 35th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna.

The event, themed "Tackling Environmental Financial Crimes: Successes in Practice, Challenges and Looking Ahead," was convened by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and brought together experts working at the intersection of environmental crime, illicit financial flows and transnational organised crime.

Representing Zambia's prosecution service, Senior State Advocate Ms. Laika Zunduna of the National Prosecution Authority's Environmental and Wildlife Crimes Department joined an international panel examining practical responses to the growing threat posed by environmental financial crimes.

The discussion focused on crimes that continue to generate vast illicit profits while inflicting lasting harm on ecosystems, wildlife populations, national economies and vulnerable communities. Participants shared experiences from different jurisdictions, highlighting strategies that have proved effective in disrupting criminal networks and tracing the proceeds generated through environmental offences.

Drawing on Zambia's experience, Ms. Zunduna outlined the progress made in strengthening specialised prosecution of wildlife and environmental crimes, including efforts to investigate complex criminal enterprises and pursue financial dimensions of offending that often extend beyond national borders.

The Zambian perspective formed part of a wider conversation involving experts from WWF and other international stakeholders working to strengthen legal and institutional responses to environmental crime.

The invitation extended to Zambia reflects growing international recognition of the country's contribution to the fight against wildlife trafficking and environmental crime, areas that have increasingly become a focus of global criminal justice cooperation.

Environmental crimes are now widely recognised as among the most profitable forms of organised criminal activity worldwide. Their impact extends beyond the destruction of natural resources to include corruption, money laundering, illicit financial flows and threats to sustainable development.

Through its specialised Environmental and Wildlife Crimes Department, the National Prosecution Authority continues to strengthen prosecutorial capacity, foster strategic partnerships and support efforts aimed at ensuring that those who profit from environmental crime are held accountable under the law.

The 35th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice has brought together representatives from across the world to exchange experiences and develop coordinated responses to emerging criminal justice challenges. Zambia's participation in these discussions underscores the country's continuing contribution to international efforts to combat serious and organised crime.

03/06/2026

PROSECUTION TESTS ACCUSED'S ACCOUNT OF 'BWELA TUPANGE' MESSAGE IN JOHN NUNDWE R**E TRIAL

Lusaka | June 3, 2026 - The r**e trial of Miracle Impact Ministries overseer Pastor John Nundwe, popularly known as John General, entered a new phase yesterday as the prosecution commenced cross-examination of the accused person, focusing on communications between him and the complainant as well as procedures he said governed his interactions with congregants.

The defence case, which began on Monday, June 1, 2026, continued yesterday.

A central feature of the day's proceedings was a mobile phone message exchange that forms part of the evidence before the court.

The Lusaka Magistrates' Court heard that the complainant had sent a message reading "Nifuna mwana, please daddy", translated as "I need a child, please daddy." In response, a message stating "Bwela Tupange", translated as "Come, let's make (it)," was sent from a telephone number associated with the ministry.

Mr. Nundwe told the court that he did not personally send the message. Instead, he testified that after the complainant's message was brought to his attention by one of his secretaries, he instructed her to invite the complainant to the church offices so that a programme could be arranged concerning her spiritual matter.

According to the accused, his instruction was that the response should read "Bwela Tupange Programme", meaning "Come, let us arrange a programme."

He maintained that the secretary ultimately sent only the words "Bwela Tupange."

The accused further testified that he receives hundreds of messages through ministry communication channels and relies on administrative staff to assist in managing the volume of correspondence.

During cross-examination by State Advocate Ms. Grace Katoka Muhumpu of the National Prosecution Authority's Gender-Based Crimes and Child Protection Department, attention turned to the ownership of the telephone numbers through which the communication was made.

While Mr. Nundwe initially informed the court that the numbers belonged to the church, he was subsequently shown a Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) record previously admitted into evidence indicating that the numbers were registered in his own name.

The accused nevertheless maintained that the communication platforms were administered by ministry staff and that his secretary was responsible for receiving and responding to messages on the day in question.

The court also heard Mr. Nundwe reiterate that he could not have engaged in sexual relations with a member of his congregation, describing himself as a committed man of God whose work is centred on preaching and prayer.

However, further questioning by the lead prosecutor, Senior State Advocate, Mrs. Cynthia Simwatachela-Mwila, examined procedures which the accused said are ordinarily followed when congregants seek spiritual assistance.

Mr. Nundwe informed the court that male congregants are generally attended to in the presence of male ushers, while female congregants are accompanied by female ushers or his wife.
When questioned about whether he had followed that procedure on his visit to the complainant whom he knew was a woman on the day he said he had gone to receive a promised gift, the accused acknowledged that he was not accompanied by a female usher.

The prosecution also examined the accused on matters relating to the administration of the ministry and the handling of communications received through its various platforms.

State Advocate Mr. Job Simango later posed additional questions concerning the ownership of the telephone numbers and the legal status of the church.

During the cross examination, Resident Magistrate Amy Masoja offered the accused a chair as he appeared tired. The Resident magistrate subsequently adjourned the matter to June 29, 2026 for continued cross-examination of the accused person.

The National Prosecution Authority reminds members of the public that the accused person remains innocent until proven guilty by the court.

Follow us for for more updates as the defence case in this matter contines.

02/06/2026

"I WAS STRIPPED NAKED AT GUNPOINT" ~ JOHN GENERAL TELLS COURT IN R**E TRIAL

Lusaka| June 2, 2026 - The r**e trial of Miracle Impact church overseer Pastor John Nundwe, popularly known as John General, took a dramatic turn before the Lusaka Magistrates' Court when the cleric testified that he was forced to strip naked at gunpoint during what he described as an extortion attempt.

Giving sworn testimony before Resident Magistrate Amy Masoja, Mr. Nundwe denied the charge and instead told the court that he had been lured to the complainant's residence under the pretext of collecting a gift after she allegedly conceived following prayers he had conducted for her.

According to the accused, an unidentified man emerged upon his arrival, pointed a firearm at him and ordered him to remove his clothing.

"It was the first time in my life to have a gun pointed at me," Mr. Nundwe told the court.
"I removed everything, including my underwear, because I was afraid."

He testified that while he sat naked on the floor, the complainant allegedly laughed and remarked: "Man of God, you have such kind of a body."

Mr. Nundwe further told the court that the armed man demanded money and threatened that photographs taken during the incident would be circulated online if he failed to pay.

The testimony comes in response to the State's case, which closed after ten witnesses testified, including the complainant, who alleged that Mr. Nundwe r**ed her on November 22, 2023. The prosecution also presented corroborative and forensic evidence.

In April 2026, the court ruled that a prima facie case had been established, requiring the accused to answer the charge.

The National Prosecution Authority reminds members of the public that the accused remains innocent until ptoven guilty by the trial court. The matter continues today before Resident Magistrate Amy Masoja. The defence has previously indicated that it may call one or two additional witnesses before closing its case.

02/06/2026

CHILD'S PRIVACY WINS AS CHANDA (OF CHANDA NA KAY) IS TRIED IN CAMERA

Lusaka | June 2, 2026 - The Lusaka Magistrates' Court has ordered that the trial of rapper Edward Chanda, the 'Chanda' in the musical pair Chanda Na Kay, be conducted in camera, barring members of the public and the media from attending proceedings in a move aimed at protecting the identity, dignity and welfare of the child at the centre of the case.

The ruling was made at the commencement of trial proceedings on Monday after the State successfully applied for the matter to be heard in-camera.

In its application, the prosecution submitted that open court proceedings risked exposing the child victim, identified only as "WK" in court documents, to unnecessary publicity and potential harm.

The State relied on provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code, as well as the Children's Code Act No. 12 of 2022, which safeguard the privacy, dignity and identity of children involved in judicial proceedings and restrict disclosure of information likely to expose a child victim to public identification.

Defence counsel Timothy Nsapato did not oppose the application but requested that the accused be permitted to have members of his support system present during the proceedings.

Delivering her ruling, Magistrate Nthandose Chabala granted the State's application and directed that all further proceedings be conducted behind closed doors. The court held that the privacy rights, dignity and best interests of the child victim outweighed the principle of open court proceedings in the circumstances of the case.

Following the ruling, journalists and members of the public were directed to leave the courtroom. The court, however, permitted four members of the accused's support system to remain in attendance during the proceedings.

At the court’s last sitting, Edward Chanda pleaded not guilty to all charges and thus faces the following charges:
• Child Trafficking contrary to Section 3A of the Anti-Human Trafficking (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2022;
• Child Solicitation contrary to Section 16 of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025; and
• Child Grooming contrary to Section 17 of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025.

The National Prosecution Authority wishes to remind members of the public that the accused remains innocent until proven guilty by the trial court.

In light of the court's in-camera order, the National Prosecution Authority will not disclose details of witness testimony, evidence presented or other matters arising during the trial.

Updates issued by the Authority will be limited to information that forms part of the public record, including adjournments and the final determination of the matter.

The trial continues today before the Lusaka Magistrates' Court.

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