In a compelling legal narrative that has captured national attention former judge of the Mongu High Court, Wilfred Muma on the 25th March, 2024, pleaded not guilty to charges of willful failure to comply with legal procedures during his tenure as Commissioner of Lands. The allegations, originating from the Lands and Deeds Registry Act, have thrust Muma into the spotlight, leading to his appearance before a panel of three judges at the Lusaka High Court. The crux of the matter revolves around accusations that Muma, in his capacity as Commissioner of Lands, orchestrated the cancellation of a certificate of title for a public property located in the heart of Lusaka, spanning a critical period between April 01 and December 31, 2018. This legal entanglement has not only piqued the interest of legal scholars and practitioners but has also sparked intense

Chali Mbewe-Hambayi the head of the Gender Based Crimes Department at the National Prosecution Authority, chaired a significant side event during the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The side event was under   the theme “The Impact of the Coaching Boys in to Men Programme ” which is a collaborative initiative between the Zambia Centre for Communication Programmes and the government of Zambia. This programme aims to address harmful gender norms prevalent among boys which undermine the quest for gender equality and empowerment for women and girls.  The program seeks to instill positive masculinity and promote non-violent conflict resolution methods. By engaging boys at an early age, the programme aims to cultivate a generation of men who actively support gender equality and reject gender-based violence. It is recognised

DPP Emerges Victorious in Forfeiture Case Against Tasila Lungu. In a significant legal victory, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) emerged victorious in a Non-Conviction Based Forfeiture case against Tasila Lungu, daughter of Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. The court’s ruling on the 19th of March, 2024, reaffirmed the DPP’s legal jurisdiction and upheld the integrity of the legal process. The genesis of this legal discourse traces back to the initiation of Non-Conviction Based Forfeiture proceedings by the DPP, represented as the Applicant. Supported by an affidavit sworn by senior investigations officer Emmanuel Khondowe of the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), the DPP unveiled a stark contrast between Tasila Lungu’s declared income and amassed assets. Emmanuel Khondowe’s affidavit presented a concise analysis of Tasila Lungu’s financial landscape, spanning her earnings as a Councilor in Kanyama constituency from 2016 to 2021. The