Lusaka | March 13, 2026 – For years, a quiet crisis has haunted Zambia’s justice system.Financial criminals, money launderers, fraudsters, those who loot public coffers, have stayed one step ahead, exploiting complex systems while prosecutors struggle to keep pace. The problem was never a lack of will. It was a lack of specialised weapons.This morning, that changed.In a momentous signing ceremony, the National Prosecution Authority (NPA), Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI), and the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research (SAIPAR) formalised a partnership to arm Zambia’s justice sector with the one thing criminals fear most – superior skill.The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a structured professional development programme focused on Financial Investigations and Asset Recovery (FIAR), training that will equip investigators to trace stolen money, freeze illicit assets, and ensure crime does not pay.But this will be no ordinary training programme.Mr. Norville Connolly, IRLI Country Director, revealed the partnership was nearly one year six months in the making, a

Lusaka | March 6. 2026 – With Zambia’s general elections barely five months away, the learned Director of Public Prosecutions Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, S.C., this afternoon hosted Mr. Arnold Tsunga from the African Electoral Justice Network for high-level talks on possible areas of collaboration to ensure the upcoming polls free, fair, and violence-free.The meeting was as timely as it gets.Mr. Tsunga, whose organisation works across the continent to strengthen electoral justice systems, came bearing one mission which is to explore how his network and the NPA can join forces ahead of the August elections. The discussions centred on practical collaboration, what concrete steps can be taken to ensure that when Zambians go to the polls, they do so without fear, and that any electoral offences are met with swift and impartial justice.The visit dovetails perfectly with the NPA’s own calendar. On March 16, the Authority kicks off its Annual Prosecutors’ Conference under a theme that could have been written

Lusaka | March 4, 2026 – Ahead of International Women’s Day to be commemorated on Sunday, March 8. 2026, the National Prosecution Authority this morning visited the Children’s Hospital at the University Teaching Hospital to support mothers and babies admitted to the facility. The delegation was led by the Authority’s Chief Administrator, Ms Cassandra Soko, who presented care hampers filled with essential items for mothers and newborns in the children’s and neonatal wards. The hampers contained basic supplies aimed at supporting families during their time in hospital and easing the burden on mothers caring for their infants. The visit included the neonatal ward, where some of the hospital’s most vulnerable patients receive specialised care. The Authority acknowledged the dedication and professionalism of the health workers who provide continuous support to mothers and children. As the country prepares to commemorate International Women’s Day, the visit underscored the importance of recognising and supporting women, particularly mothers navigating the demands of childbirth and

Kitwe | March 1, 2026The Kitwe High Court has convicted and sentenced eight accused persons to 25 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for the offence of aggravated robbery, bringing to conclusion a matter arising from the theft of 361.20 kilograms of emeralds valued at K4,100,000. Nine accused persons had stood jointly charged with one count of aggravated robbery contrary to Section 294(1) of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. It was alleged that on October 7, 2018, at Lufwanyama District in Copperbelt Province, the accused persons, acting together and while armed with offensive weapons, stole emeralds belonging to Continental Mining Africa Company Limited. The charge further stated that, in the course of the robbery, violence was used or threatened against a mine security guard in order to overcome resistance. The accused first appeared before the High Court in Kitwe in June 2019 and pleaded not guilty. The matter proceeded to trial. Following the close of the

Chipata | February 28, 2026 – The National Prosecution Authority (NPA), Eastern Province Office, is proudly participating in this year’s Nc’wala Traditional Ceremony in Chipata District, joining thousands of Ngoni people and visitors gathered to celebrate one of Zambia’s most significant cultural events. Led by the Deputy Chief State Advocate who heads the Province, Mr. Richard Masempela, the NPA team has been actively involved in activities surrounding the ceremony since Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The celebrations reach their climax today, Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Mtenguleni Village – the traditional seat of the Ngoni Kingdom. Nc’wala, which means “eating of the new harvest,” is a sacred thanksgiving ceremony where the Ngoni people express gratitude for the first fruits of the farming season. At the heart of the ceremony is the Ngoni Paramount Chief, Inkosi yamaNkosi Mpezeni, who symbolically tastes the new harvest before it is declared fit for the community, a powerful gesture of unity, renewal and appreciation. The days

Lusaka | February 25, 2026 – Thirty-five-year-old physicist Dickson Musopelo has been found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm by the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court for attacking an army officer who discovered him in his matrimonial bedroom.Magistrate Victoria Mututwa today convicted Musopelo following a full trial that heard how he assaulted Mr Chisha, an army officer, on the night of September 26, 2025. Evidence presented before the court established that Mr. Chisha returned to his bedroom after 22:00 hours to find Musopelo with his wife. The court was told that the wife had instructed Musopelo to hide in a wardrobe, but when discovery became inevitable, Musopelo punched Mr Chisha, inflicting bodily harm.State Advocate Georgina Daka led the prosecution, presenting evidence that remained intact after rigorous cross-examination of the two witnesses called by the defence.Musopelo’s sister, Martha Musopelo, testified that on September 27, 2025, her brother arrived at her home bleeding, with bruises on his left eye and two broken teeth.

Nairobi, Kenya | February 23, 2026 – The courtroom has become the next frontline in Africa’s battle against terrorism. With steadfast determination, the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC, declared that prosecuting terrorists and dismantling their financial networks is now as critical as neutralising threats in the field.Speaking in Nairobi at the launch of the Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Financing of Terrorism Prosecution Curriculum, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC, positioned prosecutors at the very centre of Africa’s security framework.The curriculum was officially unveiled by Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Renson M. Ingonga, CBS, OGW, marking a significant step toward strengthening prosecutorial capacity across the region.The launch drew senior justice sector leaders and diplomats from across Africa and beyond, including Directors of Public Prosecutions from Uganda and Tanzania, representatives of the United States, Canada and Mozambique, members of the judiciary, and international justice institutions, emphasising a coordinated, intelligence-led regional commitment to dismantling terror networks.Addressing the gathering, the

Mpika | February 23, 2026 – On February 18, 2026, the Mpika Magistrate Court ordered the forfeiture of two Mitsubishi Pajeros and one Toyota Hilux to the State following the conviction of fifty-nine (59) Ethiopian nationals for immigration-related offences.The group appeared before the Mpika Magistrate Court charged with failing to appear before the nearest immigration officer, contrary to Sections 12(2) and 52(1) as read with Section 56(1) of the Immigration and Deportation Act No. 18 of 2010.The fifty-nine accused persons were jointly charged across four separate matters. The first comprising 20 accused persons, the second 23, the third 14, and the fourth 2. All fifty-nine pleaded guilty.Presiding over the matters, Honourable Magistrate Andrew Longa Kasongo convicted the accused on their own plea and sentenced each offender to a fine of K5,000.00 or, in default, six months’ simple imprisonment.In the matters involving 20 and 23 accused persons, the Court further ordered the forfeiture of three motor vehicles used in the commission

Mongu | February 16, 2026 – The Western Province team of the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) convened at Makapaela Resort on Saturday, February 14, 2026, for a team-building retreat aimed at strengthening collaboration and internal cohesion. The gathering brought together members of staff from across the province. Clad in vibrant red attire symbolising unity and collective resolve, staff stepped away from court schedules and office demands to engage in structured activities and reflective discussions designed to enhance cooperation and workplace synergy. Senior State Advocate for Western Province, Mr. Dean Akalemwa, welcomed the newly posted Acting Deputy Chief State Advocate (Western Province), Ms. Mwangala Iris Mwala, and restated the Authority’s focus on professionalism and teamwork. The retreat also provided an opportunity to formally recognise service and transition within the Authority. Representing staff, Senior Human Resource Management Development Officer (SHRMDO) Mrs. S. Phiri-Ngwira delivered farewell remarks in honour of Mr. Thomas Mufaya, who has since joined the Attorney General’s Chambers, as well

Senenga | February 15, 2926 – In a ruling that reinforces Zambia’s commitment to environmental protection, the Senanga Subordinate Court, on February 11, 2926, ordered the forfeiture of a Howo Sino truck (Reg. No. ADE 7492ZM), a trailer (Reg. No. BCE 6819ZM), and 85 Mukusi logs to the State, following a successful conviction-based application by the National Prosecution Authority (NPA). The case traces back to November 18, 2025, when a joint enforcement team from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife and the Forestry Department intercepted the consignment in Senanga District. Investigators discovered the timber being transported without the required Forestry documentation, loaded on the truck and trailer of AABRICK Zambia Limited. Two men, Elpidius Chushi (31), the driver of the truck and trailer and his colleague Peter Kalumba (21), were arrested and later charged with Unlawful Possession of Biological Resources, contrary to Section 120(b) of the Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011. When arraigned before Magistrate Phenny Chipego