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. Malila assumes the Chairmanship with a distinguished record of service marked by constitutionalism, institutional strengthening, judicial reform and a commitment

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 milestone reached in January 2024 when all 21 member institutions of Zambia’s Inter-Agency Coordination and Cooperation Framework formally adopted the

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 time procure judicial complicity in partisan projects,” he said. “Let them say what they want to say. Let them talk.

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 in the tracing, restraint, confiscation and recovery of criminal proceeds. Delegates are also developing a regional questionnaire and roadmap designed

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 safeguarding the environment for present and future generations.Protecting Nature. Prosecuting Environmental Crime. Preserving Zambia’s Future.

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 fraternity, alongside families of the newly sworn-in judges who watched with visible pride as years of public service culminated in

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 held every other month, with virtual meetings conducted in between.This Committee supports the Framework’s Steering Committee which is made up

Lusaka | May 19, 2026 – Every institution is ultimately measured not only by the strength of the leaders it produces, but by its ability to raise the next generation when those leaders move on. For the National Prosecution Authority (NPA), that moment has arrived once again.Following the elevation of several senior prosecutors to the Judiciary, the Authority has announced a major leadership reorganisation, a transition that reflects both the depth of prosecutorial talent within the institution and the NPA’s growing imprint on Zambia’s justice system. Reflecting on the significance of the departures, the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC, offered a striking measure of what the institution is losing: “The combined age of skill lost is over 50 years — total loss in terms of experience.” Fifty years of accumulated expertise.Decades of institutional memory.Courtroom mastery forged through years of public service. Yet the NPA does not stand still in moments such as these. It responds.

Lusaka | May 18, 2026 – The Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri SC, this morning joined regional and international partners at the official launch of the Japanese-funded United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Project on Promoting Economic Development, Trade Facilitation and a Responsible Business Environment Along the Lobito Corridor. Held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka, the high-level launch brought together government leaders, diplomats, law enforcement agencies, development partners and the private sector around one of Africa’s most ambitious regional integration and infrastructure initiatives. The Lobito Corridor links Angola’s Atlantic Port of Lobito to Zambia’s Copperbelt and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich provinces, positioning the three countries as a strategic trade and logistics hub connecting Africa to global markets. Implemented by UNODC with support from the Government of Japan, the one-year project seeks to promote sustainable economic growth and responsible business practices along the Lobito Corridor by strengthening governance systems, enhancing border security,

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 Secretary, Management Development Division. In his address, the President declared that the reintroduction of free education is one of the