Lusaka | June 27, 2026 – As Zambia prepares for the August 13, 2026 General Elections, the Gender Based Crimes and Child Protection Department of the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) is reminding the public that every citizen has the right to participate in the electoral process free from violence, intimidation and harassment. Elections should be a time for citizens to freely exercise their democratic rights, not a time for fear. Women have an equal right to vote, campaign, stand for public office and express their political views without facing abuse or discrimination. Any form of violence directed at women because of their participation in elections is unlawful and should be reported immediately. Violence Against Women in Elections (VAWE) refers to any act that harms, threatens, intimidates or unfairly targets a woman because she is participating in the electoral process.This may

Lusaka | June 27, 2026 – The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) yesterday officially closed a two-week retreat dedicated to developing Zambia’s National Curriculum on Financial Investigation and Asset Recovery, describing the initiative as a major step towards strengthening the country’s fight against financial crime. The retreat brought together experts from various law enforcement and criminal justice institutions to develop ten comprehensive training modules and a Trainers’ Guide aimed at enhancing the capacity of financial investigators and asset recovery practitioners. In closing the workshop, the DPP commended participants for their dedication and professionalism, noting that the curriculum responds to the increasing complexity of financial crimes while promoting effective investigation, prosecution and recovery of criminal assets. The DPP also expressed appreciation to SecFin Africa for its technical and financial support, emphasising that the partnership would have a lasting impact on Zambia’s

Ndola | June 17, 2026 – Five prosecutors from the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) are among participants attending a high-level election security training programme in Ndola aimed at strengthening preparedness for Zambia’s 2026 General Elections. The five-day workshop, running from 15 to 19 June under the theme “Policing for Peaceful Elections,” has brought together 60 officers from the Zambia Police Service and representatives from key institutions involved in election management, governance and justice administration. The programme is funded by the Swedish Government through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and is being facilitated by the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) in collaboration with the Zambia Police Service (ZPS), the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA), the Human Rights Commission (HRC) and the Ministry of Mines. Representing the NPA are Mrs.

Kampala, Uganda | June 16, 2026 – What is the Africa Chief Justices’ Alternative Dispute Resolution Forum, and why does its leadership matter to the future of justice on the continent? Those are the immediate questions that arise from this development. The answers lie in the growing importance of the Forum itself, a continental body that has emerged as one of Africa’s leading platforms for judicial reform, bringing together Chief Justices from across the continent to promote innovative approaches to justice delivery, improve access to justice and strengthen public confidence in judicial institutions. It is the leadership of this body that Chief Justice Dr. Mumba Malila has now assumed, following the formal handover of the Chairmanship from Uganda’s Chief Justice Emeritus, Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, at a ceremony held at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in Kampala. Chief Justice Dr.

Lusaka | June 15, 2026 – As financial criminals increasingly exploit technology, virtual assets and complex cross-border transactions to conceal illicit wealth, Zambia is taking steps to ensure its investigators remain ahead of the curve. Experts from law enforcement and regulatory institutions have convened in Lusaka for a strategic retreat to develop specialised training modules for the National Curriculum on Financial Investigations and Asset Recovery, a key initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s response to financial crime, illicit financial flows and asset recovery. The retreat was officially opened by the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC. Also delivering opening remarks were Mr. Samuel Eduam representing SecFin Africa, the European Union-supported programme assisting Zambia’s anti-money laundering and asset recovery efforts and Acting Director-General of the Financial Intelligence Centre, Mr. Brian Kauzeni. The initiative builds on a major

LUSAKA | June 15, 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

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 Ms. Chipego Katowa, 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

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 reaffirms its commitment to environmental justice and to supporting efforts aimed at

Lusaka | May 27, 2026 – Some moments in the life of an institution arrive quietly, yet leave an indelible mark on its history.Today at State House was one such moment for the National Prosecution Authority.Before President Hakainde Hichilema, five distinguished legal practitioners, each shaped by years of prosecutorial service and an enduring commitment to the administration of justice, took their oath as Judges of the High Court of Zambia.From the robing ceremony to the administration of the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath, the occasion carried a quiet but powerful symbolism that legal officers who once stood before the courts on behalf of the people now ascend to the Bench itself, entrusted with the constitutional duty of dispensing justice impartially, without fear or favour.The ceremony was attended by members of the Judiciary, senior government officials and the legal

Lusaka | May 26, 2026 – Behind Zambia’s fight against financial crime and illicit financial flows lies an extensive system of institutional coordination that rarely attracts public attention.At the centre of that effort is Inter-Agency Coordination and Cooperation Framework, which brings together institutions involved in financial intelligence, investigations, prosecution, regulation, law enforcement and asset recovery, making it one of Zambia’s most important collaborative platforms in the fight against financial and transnational crime.That coordination was on full display this morning as the Technical Committee of the Inter-Agency Coordination and Cooperation Framework convened its second in-person meeting of 2026 at the Bank of Zambia.The Technical Committee, which meets monthly, serves as the operational engine of the Framework, coordinating inter-agency collaboration, reviewing ongoing initiatives and addressing emerging enforcement and financial integrity issues. Under the committee’s hybrid arrangement introduced this year, physical meetings are