{"id":4994,"date":"2025-07-02T14:14:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T12:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.npa.gov.zm\/?p=4994"},"modified":"2025-07-03T08:30:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T06:30:26","slug":"the-wait-is-over-newly-inaugurated-npa-board-hits-the-ground-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.npa.gov.zm\/index.php\/2025\/07\/02\/the-wait-is-over-newly-inaugurated-npa-board-hits-the-ground-running\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wait Is Over – Newly Inaugurated NPA Board Hits the Ground Running"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lusaka, Zambia | 02.07.2025 – The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has officially ushered in its newly inaugurated Board, ending a four-year hiatus in statutory governance and setting the tone for a well-structured, accountable, and forward-moving institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inauguration, held in Lusaka at the NPA Head Office, marked what the learned Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri SC, described as a critical moment for the Authority\u2019s internal governance, institutional resilience, and prosecutorial strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday\u2019s inauguration means we can begin to take even more giant steps as outlined in our strategic plan,\u201d said the DPP, noting that while the absence of a board had not compromised the constitutional independence of the Office of the DPP, it had delayed crucial internal systems essential for sustainable institutional performance.
He highlighted the Authority\u2019s continued commitment to prosecutorial excellence, highlighting key priorities such as financial crimes, asset recovery, and inter-agency collaboration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are resolved to take profit out of crime. There are no sacred cows in this regard. The aftermath of committing crime must remain extremely painful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delivering the keynote address, Minister of Justice Hon. Princess Kasune, commended the resilience of the NPA leadership during the Board\u2019s absence, while acknowledging the operational strain caused by the governance vacuum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Authority has moved forward, but not at full speed as was intended. Today, we correct that,\u201d she said.
The Minister described the new board as more than an administrative layer – rather, as a return to full institutional functionality and a reaffirmation of the country\u2019s commitment to the rule of law and good governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe reconstitution of the Board is a declaration of our shared commitment to corporate governance and the constitutional mandate of the NPA,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In brief but confident remarks, Board Chairperson Mr. Moses Phiri pledged constant support to the prosecutorial leadership and affirmed the Board\u2019s readiness to deliver from day one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne promise I make is that we will support you, learned DPP, and senior management. We will be available 24\/7\u2026 We have a backlog, and we will hit the ground running.\u201d
His tone echoed the shared urgency in the room – a recognition that the NPA\u2019s reform agenda requires both legal precision and institutional agility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new NPA Board brings together professionals from a broad cross-section of society, including law, civil service, public finance, and civil society – reflecting the multidisciplinary oversight the institution requires in its evolving role. The members are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n