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ASSET RECOVERY INTER-AGENCY COORDINATION FRAMEWORK GETS UPDATE

23/06/2023

In January 2023, the National Prosecution Authority, Ministry of Justice, Zambia Police Service, National Anti-Terrorism Centre, Zambia Revenue Authority, Drug Enforcement Commission, Anti-Corruption Commission, Office of the Auditor General, Bank of Zambia, Department of Immigration and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife signed the inter-agency framework creating the National Task Force on Asset Recovery. The aim of the Framework is to support collaboration between competent authorities in tackling serious offences and asset recovery. Six months in, the agencies have updated the membership to include the Office of the President, the Road Transport and Safety Agency, the Patents and Companies Registration Office and the Ministry of Lands in order to increase efficiency in the operations of the Framework. The agencies today signed an addendum to the framework to effect the enhancements to the framework. Speaking at the event, the Minister

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The National Prosecution Authority delegation visiting Ireland on a learning exchange programme.

08/06/2023

The Director of Public Prosecutions is visiting Ireland in collaboration with the Irish Rule of Law International and the Irish Embassy. The purpose of the visit is to enable the Zambian delegation  understand how Ireland deals with  corruption  , financial crimes and asset  recovery .In this regard, the DPP   met with officials  from  Limerick University, the discussion focused  on corruption and financial crime courses that can  be introduced in Zambian universities.  The DPP later met   with Justice Peter Kelly ( retired President of the High Court in Ireland) who shared experiences on how the Irish  legal system has created laws which ensure that Judges deliver judgements in a stipulated time frame. It was emphasised that timelines are important as they ensure that cases do not delay and justice dispensed expeditiously. The Zambian delegation includes the Director General of the Anti

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The NPA & WCP joint hands to fight Wildlife Crime

29/05/2023

Today the National Prosecution Authority and the  Wildlife Crime Prevention Project ,signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at providing technical assistance in the prosecution of Wildlife and Environmental Crime, building capacity of Prosecutors in this field as well as the provision of specialised equipment. The NPA is keen on fighting Wildlife Crime and is fully committed to joining hands with the Wildlife Crime Prevention Project in order to protect Wildlife and the ecosystem.

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The first ever Forensic DNA Laboratory launched in Zambia.

17/05/2023

The National Prosecution Authority was privileged to attend the launch of the first ever Forensic DNA Laboratory in Zambia, at the Levy Mwanawasa Medical University in Lusaka. The Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Honourable Jack Mwiimbu officially launched the Laboratory. One of the key purposes for the establishment of the Laboratory is to support the investigation and prosecution of Sexual and gender based violence cases. It is envisioned that the usage of DNA will enhance the timeliness of prosecution of cases and provide corroborative evidence which will enhance the survivor’s access to justice and hold perpetrators accountable. The NPA is optimistic that the usage of DNA will positively impact the conviction rate of such cases. The NPA commends the government and co-operating partners for this timely initiative.

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Attorney General Alliance Africa (AGAA) Donates Books to The National Prosecution Authority.

02/04/2023

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) received a donation of law books from the Attorney General Alliance Africa (AGAA). During the handover ceremony, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri S.C said that he was grateful for the donation and commended AGA- Africa for the long standing partnership with the NPA, which has provided a platform for training programmes and exchange of knowledge. The DPP stated that the reference materials will assist the NPA in enhancing its prosecutorial capabilities in order to hold perpetrators of crime accountable.

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National Prosecutions Authority statement on the commemoration of international Women’s Day.

08/03/2023

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) joins hands with all Zambians and the rest of the world in commemorating the International Womens Day under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”. This year’s theme resonates with the NPA’s desire to make digital platforms for women safe in order for them to thrive and be empowered in all spheres of human endeavour whether politics, business or entertainment. Online and technology-facilitated violence against women occurs on different platforms and with a variety of tools, both publicly accessible and private, such as social networks, private messaging apps, e-mails, dating apps, forums, media comment sections, video games or videoconferencing platforms. The violence is often visible to the public and shared without limitation by multiple means, re-victimising the victims constantly in the process. When women fall victim to online exploitation and abuse many of

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Witness tells Court that procedure was not followed in the procurement of property in Turkey

27/02/2023

This is in a matter where the former Secretary to Treasury Fredson Kango Yamba and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Joseph Malanji are appearing before Honourble Washimanga on charges of Willful failure to follow procedures contrary to section 34 (2) (b) of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012 and Possession of property reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime contrary to Section 71(1) of the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No.19 of 2010 of the Laws of Zambia..When the matter came up for continued hearing today the 27th February 2023, the prosecution witness Saphira Mutambo Muluti an Auditor from Ministry of Foreign Affairs testified that after meeting the then Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ronald Simwinga, she did a desk review of the Accounts in Turkey and discovered some unusual payments. The witness later

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