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