Lusaka | October 1, 2025 – In a game-changing decision in Zambia’s fight against illegal logging, the Economic and Financial Crimes Division of the High Court has forfeited to the State a vast array of assets tied to a major illegal logging operation. This monumental judgment sends a clear message that criminal exploitation of the country’s precious forests will not go unpunished. With trucks, machinery, and even land now forfeited to the state, the court has taken decisive action to protect Zambia’s natural resources from further damage. The decision, made by Justices S.M. Wanjelani, A. Malaya-Ononuju, and I.M. Mabbolobbolo, represents a key moment in Zambia’s fight against environmental crime. The judgment, backed by a thorough investigation by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW), focuses on a network led by Sena Plus Investments Limited, which was found to be

LUSAKA | October 1, 2025 – The Economic and Financial Crimes Division of the High Court has dismissed an application by former High Court Judge Wilfred Kopa Muma to refer constitutional questions to the Constitutional Court, clearing the way for his corruption trial to proceed. Mr. Muma is facing two charges: At the centre of the case is Plot No. Lusaka/LN-8426/1, a property whose certificate of title was initially held by the Zambia Army. The State alleges that between April and December 2018, while serving as Commissioner of Lands, Mr. Muma cancelled the Army’s title and reallocated the land to the Patriotic Front (PF) party, allegedly acting on verbal instructions from then-President Edgar Lungu. A three-judge panel, comprising Judge Pixie Yangailo, Judge Anne Malata-Ononuju, and Judge Ian Mabbolobbolo, delivered the ruling on September 30, 2025, rejecting the Defence’s request to

HONG KONG | September 26, 2025 – The Republic of Zambia and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China today signed a trio of agreements, establishing a powerful legal alliance to combat cross-border crime, deny safe havens to offenders, and accelerate the recovery of illicit assets. The signing ceremony, held at the Central Government Offices in Hong Kong, was led by the Secretary for Security, Mr. Tang Ping-keung, for the HKSAR and the Honourable Jack Mwimbu, MP, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, for Zambia. The event marks the culmination of extensive negotiations spearheaded by Attorney General, Mr. Mulilo Kabesha, SC, and the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC. The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) was represented at the signing by its Chief Administrator, Ms. Cassandra Soko, on behalf of the

The 2025 Third Annual Prosecutors’ Conference came to a sobering close with a powerful address by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC, who minced no words in delivering a clear message to all officers that integrity is non-negotiable. The DPP took to the podium moments after a thought-provoking presentation titled “Prevention of Corruption in the Prosecution Service” delivered by Ms. Glenda Mungalaba, Chief Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The presentation had ignited lively debate with one participant pointedly asking why internal cases of corruption within the ACC rarely make it into the public domain. In response, Mr. Phiri delivered a stirring closing statement, dispelling any illusions of leniency or double standards within the justice system. “Let me be very clear,” he began. “Any officer found on the wrong side of the law

The warm August evening air in Lusaka carried with it the subtle promise of something special as guests gathered at a restaurant for a dinner hosted by the Prosecutors’ Conference Organising Committee. Tucked away in the heart of the city, the venue provided a perfect setting, rustic, intimate, and rich with Zambian charm, for what would unfold as one of the most memorable evenings of the Conference. The dinner was more than a formal gathering, it was a celebration of collaboration, cultural pride, and shared purpose. As guests took their seats under softly glowing chandeliers and the scent of local cuisine drifted through the air, there was already a quiet sense that this would be no ordinary evening. What followed was a truly enchanting experience. The diners were serenaded by none other than the legendary Angela Nyirenda, whose music stirred

Three days. Thirty transformative sessions. One mission. The Third Annual International Prosecutors’ Conference has drawn to a powerful close in Lusaka. One thing is clear – this gathering was not merely a conference, it was a crucible of transformation. We did not just discuss the law, we redefined it. We did not simply exchange ideas, we ignited action. Under the theme, “The Evolving Role of a Prosecutor in a Complex World: Innovation and Sustainable Practices,” we faced the most pressing challenges of our time head-on. From digital frontiers to the courtroom, from policy to practice, we forged a forward path rooted in innovation, integrity, and impact. Prosecutors as Changemakers Over three days of dialogue, debate, and deep dives, from gender-based violence to tech-enabled financial crime, we reaffirmed a truth – that justice thrives when prosecution leads with purpose and ingenuity.

Anti-Corruption Commission DirectorGeneral Ms. Daphne Soko Chabu matched this energy with an operational challenge when she stated,“I am delighted to hear you discuss best practices that enhance our collective fight against crime. This conference is our armory where we strengthen partnerships, exchange tactical ideas, and reload our commitment to integrity. The criminals evolve daily so must we. She added that she looked forward to engaging with most of the participants so as to develop new strategies because prosecution is a difficult job that demand a united front.” The announcements and pledges made at the conference emphasise a shared commitment to professional development and inter-agency cooperation in Zambia’s justice sector. With CPD recognition for the conference attendance and strengthened partnerships between key institutions, prosecutors are better equipped than ever to fulfill their critical role.

Lusaka | 11 Aug, 2025 – In a major boost for Zambia’s prosecutors, the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) President, Mr. Lungisani Zulu, dropped game-changing news. He announced that, “ContinuousProfessional Development (CPD)Points would soon be mandatory for renewing practicing licences and that the Annual Prosecutors’ conference would count towards those points. “This conference now forms part of the CPD framework,” he declared,“recognising the vital role prosecutors play in our justice system and the need for ongoing professional growth.Consider this our investment in you, because when prosecutors grow stronger, Zambia’s justice system also grows stronger.” The significant announcement came during Mr. Zulu’s opening address at the Third Annual National Prosecutors’ Conference. Mr. Zulu further highlighted the unique position that National Prosecution Authority prosecutors hold in the Association, noting that “NPA lawyers form the largest constituent of LAZ membership” which is a

THE PEOPLE V DAVIES CHAMA AND BRIAN DUMISANI NYONI Case overview  The accused persons Davies Chama and Brian Dumisani Nyoni stood charged with one count of Acts Intended to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm contrary to section 224(a) of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia Particulars of the offence are that Davies Chama and Brian Dumisani Nyoni on the 6th day of June, 2015, at Mulobezi in the Mulobezi District of the Western Province of the Republic of Zambia, jointly and whilst acting together, with intent to maim, disfigure, or disable, did wound Mushaukwa Mushaukwa. The victim Mushaukwa Mushaukwa at the material was a cadre for the United Party for National Development (UPND). On the 6th June, 2015 the victim was in the  company of fellow UPND members campaigning during the 2015 Mulobezi bye election. The accused

Case overview  The accused person Ernest Chilonga stood charged with one count of Theft by Public Servant contrary to section 272 and 277 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia On the 26th day of September, 2024, the accused person a head teacher at Mulwa Primary School in the Mongu District of the Western Province of Zambia was contracted as Pay point manager for Social Cash Transfer. On the material date the accused person went to Zambia Commercial Bank and withdrew k68,320.00 cash for which k64,000.00 was the property of the Government of the Republic of Zambia meant for Social Cash Transfer beneficiaries and the remaining k4,320.00 was his allowance. Upon collection of the money from the bank the accused person did not go back to the school but instead lodged at an unnamed lodge where