Chali Hambayi, Author at National Prosecution Authority

The People v. Emmanuel Chunga

17/06/2024

Case OverviewEmmanuel Chunga faced 34 Counts of Causing Death by Dangerous Driving. He was accused of having caused the deaths of 34 people on 3rd September, 2023 at Luano in the Luano District of the Central Province by driving his motor vehicle namely Scania Truck registration number BAL 4689 ZM along Masansa- Mboroma Road. On the material day, he was carrying 58 passengers in his truck together with a number of assorted goods. 34 of his passengers died on the spot whilst 24 sustained body injuries after he failed to negotiate a curve, due to the excessive speed he was driving at. He was unlicensed at the time. Legal ProceedingsHe pleaded guilty before Hon. Judge Limbani on 3rd June, 2024, in the High Court at Kabwe. SentencingThe Honorable Judge sentenced Emmanuel Chunga to three years imprisonment with hard labor, in

Justice Served in High-Profile Embezzlement Scheme – Court Recognises Victim in Forfeiture Judgment.

17/05/2024

Justice Served in High-Profile Embezzlement Scheme – Court Recognises Victim in Forfeiture Judgment. In a significant victory for the National Prosecution Authority, the Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) has delivered a judgment in the Ngucha case, ordering the forfeiture of assets worth millions of Kwacha to the State. The case involved a sophisticated embezzlement scheme that took place between January 1 and December 31, 2019, in which a staggering K7,755,472.32 was stolen through fictitious credit transactions. The managers of various service stations masterminded the scheme, using their positions to create fictitious credit transactions, deposit less cash sales from the purported transactions, and steal the difference. The Interested Parties were identified as: The said interested parties were found to have engaged in the criminal activity and were charged with: The court ordered the forfeiture of the assets, citing overwhelming evidence

NPA and IOM deepen partnership to combat GBV

12/04/2024

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Gilbert A. Phiri paid a courtesy call on the head of the International Organisation for Migration in Zambia ,Ms Keisha Livermore The two heads of institutions , together with their respective teams delved into the issue of enhancing co-operation in the fight against human trafficking and gender based violence.It was agreed by both parties that the visit was timely as there was room for further collaboration in this field.

Transforming Masculinity: Zambia’s Coaching Boys to Men Initiative.

22/03/2024

Chali Mbewe-Hambayi the head of the Gender Based Crimes Department at the National Prosecution Authority, chaired a significant side event during the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The side event was under the theme “The Impact of the Coaching Boys in to Men Programme ” which is a collaborative initiative between the Zambia Centre for Communication Programmes and the government of Zambia. This programme aims to address harmful gender norms prevalent among boys which undermine the quest for gender equality and empowerment for women and girls. The program seeks to instill positive masculinity and promote non-violent conflict resolution methods. By engaging boys at an early age, the programme aims to cultivate a generation of men who actively support gender equality and reject gender-based violence. It is recognised

NPA Launches Handbook for Prosecutors on the Management of Gender Based Violence cases in Zambia

07/03/2024

Today, on the eve of International Womens’ day, the National Prosecution Authority launched its first ever Handbook for Prosecutors on the Management of Gender Based Violence cases in Zambia. Speaking at the launch, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr Gilbert Phiri, SC stated that Gender Based Violence (GBV) is a cancer that needs to be stamped out in order to create a safe and equitable society where women and girls can thrive. Mr Phiri further stated that as the gatekeeper of the criminal justice system, the NPA has the duty to ensure that victims of GBV access timely and victim centred prosecution services which safeguard their wellbeing whilst upholding their dignity and privacy. The Handbook, is a practical resource tool which will guide prosecutors to ably present cases before the courts of law in a professional and standardised manner whilst

The People vs. Sibetta Sibetta – Case No. RMAO/350/22

20/02/2024

Introduction Welcome to the first segment of our Conviction Updates series. The aim of this series is to share recent judgments of public interest. Today, we share the legal outcome of a case involving Sibetta Sibetta, a former Assistant Immigration Officer in the Ministry of Home Affairs. Case Overview Sibetta faced 117 Counts, including Forgery and Theft by Public Servant charges. He was accused of forging bank deposit slips and stealing US$165,900 between August 2014 and January 2021 in Nchelenge, Luapula Province. Legal Proceedings Despite pleading not guilty, Sibetta was found guilty after trial before Resident Magistrate Mbewe in Nchelenge. Sentencing Resident Magistrate Mbewe sentenced Sibetta to five years in prison with hard labour, with effect from December 22, 2023. The Court also ordered him to repay the stolen amount. This conviction reaffirms our commitment to justice, fighting fraud, and ensuring

Historical Milestone achieved as Zambia Law Enforcement Agencies sign first ever National Financial Investigations and Asset Recovery Curriculum

16/01/2024

Today, signalled a momentous milestone in law enforcement as all Heads of the 21 institutions under the Inter-Agency Task Force led by the Director of Public Prosecution, the Chairperson, showed their collective and conscious resolve to cooperate and coordinate in the fight against financial crimes and asset recovery by the signing of the training curriculum in financial crime investigation and asset recovery. The signing of the curriculum was preceded by four months of intense training, consultation, drafting, validation and development of the national curriculum both by international and local experts in Mombasa, Kenya. The national curriculum aims to create a future where cooperation and coordination among all law enforcement agencies involved in financial investigations becomes the norm. The training that all law enforcement officers will receive under the signed national curriculum will create a synergy that will ensure uniformity in

The National Prosecution Authority Secures Major Victory In Forfeiture Of Zmw 2,120,104.21

08/12/2023

Lusaka, December 5, 2023In a display of Private-Public Partnership Coordination at its best, the National ProsecutionAuthority (NPA) in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) and a Zambianbased Bank, proudly announces yet another significant stride in the ongoing battle againsteconomic and financial crimes. The NPA has successfully secured the forfeiture of ZMW2,120,104.21 from Shadreck Bwalya Zulu’s account held with a premier banking institution. Thisachievement stems from a meticulous investigation initiated by the bank, which identifiedsuspicious transactions within the cited account, prompting immediate flagging.On the 1st December 2023, the High Court at Lusaka delivered a significant judgment in thismatter. In this judgment, the court, after a comprehensive examination and consideration of allevidence, granted a Non-Conviction Based Forfeiture Order to the Applicant, the Director ofPublic Prosecutions (DPP). The decision aligns with international legal standards.Analysis uncovered Mr. Zulu’s use of a forged National

PRESS RELEASE

19/11/2023

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) wishes to inform the public that on the 13th, 15th and 16th of November 2023 respectively, it scored three landmark victories in the fight against economic and financial crimes and successfully facilitated the forfeiture to the State of high value properties and colossal amounts of money as itemised below: The NPA wishes to inform the public that in Non-Conviction Based Forfeiture proceedings, the NPA initiates an action in accordance with the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act, against the tainted property and not the person or owner of the property. These court judgments are an exhibition of the NPA’s dedication and commitment to fighting financial and economic crime. The NPA could not have scored these successes without the unfailing support of the Drug Enforcement Commission, whose robust investigative techniques have led to the aforementioned forfeitures.

NEW POLICE MEDICAL REPORT LAUNCHED

02/08/2023

THE ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE HAS ISSUED AND GAZETTED THE NEW ZP FORM 32 POPULARLY KNOWN AS THE MEDICAL FORM. THE NEW FORM WILL ALLOW POLICE AND MEDICAL OFFICERS COLLECT AND RECORD DETAILED MEDICAL EVIDENCE WHEN DEALING WITH REPORTS OF PERSONAL INJURY. AT A COLORFUL LAUNCH HELD IN LUSAKA ATTENDED BY VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING THE NATIONAL PROSECUTION AUTHORITY, THE JUDICIARY, THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, UNFPA AND THE EMBASSY’S OF SWEDEN AND IRELAND. LAUNCHING THE MEDICAL REPORT, PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND INTERNAL SECURITY MR. DICKSON MATEMBO ECHOED THE WORDS OF DEPUTY JUDGE PRESIDENT OF THE COURT OF APPEAL, JUSTICE CHALWE MCHENGA CHALLENGING THE MEDICAL OFFICERS, POLICE AND PROSECUTORS TO MAKE THE ZP FORM 32 WORK TO THE ADVANTAGE OF VICTIMS.

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