Lusaka | May 16, 2026 – The tourist capital of Zambia, Livingstone provided a fitting backdrop for one of the most significant gatherings of human resource professionals on the continent. And the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) showed up, not just in attendance, but in force. A delegation of twenty‑two Human Resource and Administration officers from the NPA’s Human Resource and Administration Department participated in the 2026 Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM) Conference, which took place from May 13 to May 15, 2026 at the prestigious Avani Resort in Livingstone. The event combined the 14th Regional Summit and the 29th Annual General Meeting, a triple‑barrelled gathering of HR minds from across Zambia and the Southern African region. The conference was officially opened with a speech delivered on behalf of President Hakainde Hichilema by Mr. Alfred Sakwiya, Cabinet Office Permanent

Kasama | May 12, 2026 ~ From Luapula, we now turn to Northern Province, as filed by State Advocate Natasha Victoria Mwelwa, the PR Unit’s focal point person for the province. There, the team made sure the day meant something too. The Northern Province NPA team came together this year to celebrate our shared commitment to justice and service. The event captured both the professionalism of our work and the warmth of the people who carry it out daily. The Deputy Chief State Advocate for Northern Province, Mr. Samuel Simwaka, opened the proceedings with remarks on the importance of accountability and collaboration within the justice system. He also commended all award recipients as role models whose work continues to strengthen public trust in the administration of justice across Northern Province. A major highlight was the staff awards ceremony, where outstanding

Mpulungu | May 6, 2026 — A 26-year-old woman of Mpulungu District has been sentenced to 18 months simple imprisonment after changing her plea to guilty midway through trial in a case involving a 16-year-old boy.The matter came before the Mpika Magistrates’ Court before Honourable Andrew Longa Kasongo, with Senior Public Prosecutor Samson Chimoba Zulu and Public Prosecutor Luyako Chisi appearing for the State.The case had already proceeded into trial, with both the juvenile victim and his sister having testified before court, when the accused person altered her plea and admitted to the offence.Following her admission, the court convicted the accused person and sentenced her to 18 months simple imprisonment with effect from December 19, 2025.The conviction adds to continued efforts by the National Prosecution Authority to ensure accountability in offences involving vulnerable persons, while reinforcing the importance of protecting

Tanzania | May 4, 2026 – The National Prosecution Authority has joined prosecutors and justice sector leaders from across Africa and beyond at the 11th Annual General Conference and Meeting of the Eastern Africa Association of Prosecutors, currently underway in Tanzania. Led by the learned Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert A. Phiri SC, the Zambian delegation brings together a cross-section of prosecutorial expertise, reflecting the Authority’s expanding role in tackling complex, transnational crime. The delegation includes Mrs. Mercy Pondamali Lungu, Deputy Chief State Advocate and EAAP Focal Point Person for Zambia; Ms. Makumba Gwendolyn Kasshishi, Deputy Chief State Advocate in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions); Mrs. Martha Tembo Weza, Deputy Chief State Advocate from the Environmental and Wildlife Crimes Department; Mr. Malama Mataka, State Advocate for Southern Province; and Mr. Paul Mwewa Chipili, State Advocate in the

Lusaka | May 4, 2026 – The National Prosecution Authority last Thursday hosted a delegation from the Financial Intelligence Unit Tanzania as part of a concluded study tour aimed at strengthening regional collaboration in the fight against financial crime. The visit, held on April 30, formed part of a structured exchange programme between Tanzania’s FIU and the Financial Intelligence Centre Zambia, which ran from April 26 to May 3, 2026. The initiative was designed to enhance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) capabilities through practical engagement, knowledge sharing, and institutional benchmarking. The Tanzanian delegation was led by Assistant Commissioner for Monitoring and Analysis, Mr. Gerald A. Mangare, who was accompanied by a multidisciplinary team comprising Ms. Monica Y. Mahenge and Mr. Elibariki F. Mkireri, both Principal Analysts; Mr. Heri Sengwira, Senior Analyst; Mr. Pius P. Hilla, Senior Legal Officer;

Livingstone | May 1, 2026 – Let’s be honest. Everyone looked sharp this year. Across all ten provinces, the National Prosecution Authority turned out in matching attire: crisp white branded corporate shirts, navy blue skirts for the ladies, navy blue trousers for the men. Ties for the gentlemen. Scarves for the ladies. The effect was unmistakable ~ unity, discipline, and quiet power. But one team took that uniform and made it sing. NPA Southern Province. At the Labour Day march past and award ceremony held in Livingstone, the judges did not hesitate. The Southern Province team stole the show and walked away with the award for Best Dressed Team. Perfect lines. Immaculate presentation. A walk that said: we are prosecutors, and we mean business. Here are the photos from the day. See the award. See the winning look. And see

The courtroom fell into that familiar, measured stillness as the magistrate delivered a ruling that shifts the course of the trial without yet deciding its end.In the matter involving John Nundwe aka John General, the court has found that the prosecution has established a prima facie case, sufficient, at this stage, to require John General to defend himself.Had the evidence fallen short, the law would have demanded his immediate acquittal.It did not.Instead, the court has called upon the accused to respond.This finding follows the close of the prosecution’s case, which included both factual and expert testimony placed before the court.A ruling of “case to answer” does not determine guilt. It marks a threshold, one that separates speculation from a case that must now be tested by the defence.John Nundwe now stands at a procedural crossroads, with three clear options before

Livingstone | March 7, 2026 – Zambia’s legal fraternity gathered in Livingstone this morning for what His Lordship Dr. Mumba Malila, SC, described as more than a conference but a moment of renewal. Opening the Bar-Bench Conference, the Chief Justice urged judges and lawyers to reconnect not as adversaries across the courtroom divide, but as colleagues bound by a shared duty to uphold justice. “We must be agreed that securing a safer and improved future for both legs of the legal profession is best done in the constant realisation that we have a common interest, namely, to let justice be done though the heavens fall.” Anchoring his remarks on the theme “A Future-Ready Justice System: Safeguarding Judicial Independence and Ethical Practice in a Changing Legal Landscape,” His Lordship, Chief Justice Malila called for a decisive shift from words to action.

Choma | April 1, 2026 – As March, the month dedicated to celebrating women, drew to a close, the National Prosecution Authority’s Southern Province team decided to mark it in a meaningful way. Their mission was simple yet heartfelt: to give back to women and remind them that they truly matter. Through the Choma office, the province extended a hand of kindness to the maternity wing of Railway Surgery Clinic, donating cleaning materials and blankets to support mothers and newborns at one of the community’s key health facilities. The gesture was more than just a donation, it was a reflection of the NPA’s commitment to standing with women, not only in the pursuit of justice but also in the everyday moments that affirm their dignity and worth. For the new mothers who received the items, the visit brought both practical

Lusaka | March 31, 2026 – Chief Resident Magistrate Ireen Wishimanga has convicted former Kasama Member of Parliament Kelvin Mutale Sampa in the Lusaka Subordinate Court on charges of theft by agent and forgery-related offences. Sampa stood trial on four counts which were two counts of theft by agent, contrary to Section 280(b) of the Penal Code, one count of illegal possession of forged bank notes contrary to section 358 of the Penal Code, and one count of possession of paper or implements for forgery, contrary to Section 351(a) of the Penal Code. The prosecution called six witnesses, including two Japanese nationals, Kunihiro Fujishima and Satoshi Sakamoto. The case was prosecuted by Senior Public Prosecutor, Mr. Aaron Tuntuluka. The brief facts of the case are that between July 17, 2024 and September 30, 2024, Sampa was entrusted with US$70,000 and