In a riveting speech at the seventeenth Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Meeting on asset recovery in Vienna, Mr. Gilbert Phiri SC, Zambia’s Director of Public Prosecutions, passionately championed the country’s unwavering determination to combat corruption and propel asset recovery to new heights. His speech was a resounding call to action, putting a spotlight on the following: A Pledge to Combat Corruption: Mr. Phiri declared that Zambia stands firm in its commitment to confront crime, uphold the rule of law, and relentlessly pursue asset recovery. Birth of the EFCC Court: The DPP stated that the judiciary’s drive to support efforts in the criminal justice arena to combat crime, uphold the rule of law, and vigorously pursue stolen assets culminated in the establishment of the specialised Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) on January 7, 2022. This was a significant step in an

The NPA wishes to inform the public that, as the Court was informed, a laptopand 2 note books containing notes on the above stated case were stolen. Thiswas after unknown people broke into our Prosecutor’s vehicle by smashing thefront rear window (tinted) of the vehicle.No evidence in this or any other court case, was taken in that incident. The Statehas not lost any evidence or document that was produced or intended to be used,in the Fredson Yamba and Joe Malanji matter.The public is further informed that our Prosecutors do not carry dockets orexhibits intended to be tendered into Court to their homes. All dockets andpotential exhibits are kept in the Authority’s or relevant Law EnforcementAgency’s custody .Thank you.

Abductors convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment as prosecution breaks new ground in the fight against gbv.  The NPA under the dedicated efforts of its legal team has achieved a ground breaking victory in the fight against GBV which has resulted in the conviction and subsequent sentencing of the convicts in the Abduction case to Life Imprisonment.  The NPA with the use of Victim Impact Statements during the the sentence hearing set precedence in the prosecution of Criminal matters. The use of Victim Impact Statements brought to light the aggravating circumstances of the case and the impact the offence had on the victims.  The NPA also ensured that throughout the hearing of the matter, the identities of all the victims were protected

The National Prosecution Authority is delighted to notify the public that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Basel Institute of Governance to fight against financial crimes,  corruption and enhance asset recovery .  The Basel  Institute is an independent non profit organisation which works in the area of strengthening governance and countering corruption. Speaking at  the signing ceremony,  the Director of Public Prosecutions Mr. Gilbert Phiri said that there is need to partner in fighting illicit vices such as illegal wildlife trade, illegal mining financial crime and corruption. A strong message has to be sent to criminal elements that crime does not pay. He stated that the NPA remains resolute in its fight against corruption and financial crimes and welcomes support from partners in this noble cause. Speaking at the event, the British High Commissioner Mr Nicholas