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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

The NPA joins the rest of world in commemorating the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons which is observed annually on July 30th.The NPA remains committed to raising awareness about human trafficking and protecting the rights of trafficking victims.

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Justice Delivered in High-Profile Corruption Case – Francis Muchemwa Convicted

In a significant Judgment delivered on Friday, the 26th July, 2024, Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili convicted Francis Muchemwa, former commander of the Patriotic Front (PF) youth wing and ZESCO Limited employee, popularly known as Commander Two, on multiple counts of possessing property suspected to be proceeds of crime. This case, prosecuted by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), highlights the court’s commitment to ensuring that crime does not pay. “It is time to send a message to our community that only that which is obtained lawfully will stand and that crime does not pay.” Magistrate Chibwili found that Muchemwa and his companies, Friltech Networks Limited and Altitude Properties, owned properties beyond their legal income. “I am satisfied that the prosecution has proved their case beyond reasonable doubt and I have found them guilty in counts one to six for the offences

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Malawi’s Kwacha syndicate exposed after Zambia bust

This case exemplifies the power of interagency cooperation across borders, where agencies from different countries work together to achieve a common goal. The collaboration between the Drug Enforcement Commission, Zambian Police, National Prosecution Authority, Reserve Bank of Malawi, and Fiscal Police, among others, demonstrates the effectiveness of pooling resources and expertise to combat complex transnational crimes. By working together, these agencies have been able to unravel a sophisticated currency smuggling and laundering operation, showcasing the benefits of interagency cooperation in achieving justice and protecting national interests. Follow this link for full detail : https://www.nyasatimes.com/malawis-kwacha-syndicate-exposed-after-zambia-bust/#:~:text=A%20sophisticated%20money%20laundering%20syndicate,currency%20smuggling%20and%20potential%20counterfeiting

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Reassessing Forfeiture Standards – Implications of Recent Court of Appeal Decisions on Asset Recovery

Recent decisions by the Court of Appeal, Zambia, regarding forfeiture of properties suspected to be proceeds of crime have sparked widespread interest and public attention. The judgments in the cases of Sydney Mwansa and Nathan Mbaya raise important questions on the significance of evidence pertaining to the inability to explain the legitimate source of property in forfeiture proceedings involving proceeds of crime. The relevant facts of the first case, cited as Sydney Mwansa vs. Director of Public Prosecutions, are that a bus conductor who had previously evaded law enforcement officers was found red-handed in possession of a significant quantity of Cocaine. Subsequent investigations revealed that the accused had acquired multiple high value properties. The accused was convicted on two counts of drug trafficking and sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) initiated parallel Non-Conviction Based Forfeiture

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MP and Six Others Convicted of Various Offences in Landmark Verdict

In a decisive verdict, the Kawambwa Magistrates’ Court has convicted Pambashe Member of Parliament, Ronald Chitotela, and six others of various offences committed during the August 2021 general elections. Chitotela, a Patriotic Front (PF) MP, faces a severe sentence of not less than 10 years after being found guilty of arson. His sentencing has been referred to the high court. His Kawambwa counterpart, Nixon Chilangwa, was acquitted of arson charges but found guilty of malicious damage, threatening violence, and four counts of assault. Chilangwa received a 60 month sentence for malicious damage, 11 months for threatening violence, and 18 months for assault. The sentences will run concurrently. Kalumba Chifumbe was sentenced to 60 months for malicious damage to property, 18 months for threatening violence, and 11 months for Assault. Davy Kaniki was found guilty of malicious damage to property and

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The Public Prosecution Office of the Kingdom of Morocco was honoured to host the 17th Africa Prosecutors Association Annual General Meeting and Conference in Marrakech-Morocco.

The timely theme for the conference was Environmental Crime and the role of the judiciary in combating it. Zambia was represented by the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A Phiri, SC and Ms. Makumba Gwendolyn Kashishi, Principal State Advocate of National Prosecution Authority. At the AGM, Zambia who has been Treasurer General since 2019 retained its position, whilst the newly elected members of the Executive Committee of APA are Kenya as President, Morocco as Secretary General, 5 Vice Presidents being Namibia, Cameroon, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Egypt, and the members are South Africa, Mauritius, Mozambique and Angola. The Head Office for the Association, which was previously in Mozambique, now moves to the Kingdom of Morocco. The high-level event created an opportunity for prosecutors from across Africa to share best practices and experiences regarding the theme, and

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Asset Management Training Workshop Held in Lusaka, Zambia at Intercontinental Hotel from 3-5 July 2024

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in collaboration with the National Prosecution Authority’s Inter-Agency Framework on Asset Forfeiture, hosted an inaugural training workshop on Asset Management in Lusaka, Zambia, from 3rd July to 5th July 2024. Officiated by the Attorney General, Mr. Mulilo Kabesha,SC, the workshop drew participants from five provinces and thirteen agencies within the InterAgency Framework, along with other critical stakeholders. This event marked a significant milestone in Zambia’s efforts to enhance asset management practices, with a focus on transparency and accountability. Participants were afforded a unique opportunity to examine Zambia’s current asset management protocols in relation to practices from other jurisdictions in Africa and beyond. Experts from local government agencies and international counterparts from Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, and North Macedonia, shared valuable insights, practical experiences, and discussed challenges and opportunities in asset management.

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DPP SEEKS LEAVE TO APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT ON LANDMARK DRUG TRAFFICKING AND FOREX TRADING RULINGS

Lusaka, Zambia – The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has taken a significant step by seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Zambia (SCZ) against recent Court of Appeal of Zambia (CAZ) decisions. These rulings allowed appeals in two high-profile cases involving drug trafficking and illegal forex trading, sparking considerable public interest and legal debate.The first case, which drew widespread attention, involves a bus conductor accused of drug trafficking. Initially adjudicated by Hon. Mulife (now a Constitutional Court Judge), this case exposed substantial illicit activities. Law enforcement officials caught the accused red-handed with a significant quantity of drugs. Subsequent investigations revealed that the accused had acquired multiple properties using proceeds from his criminal activities. After he was convicted on two of the preferred charges and sentenced to five year’s imprisonment, the DPP, further, initiated Non-Conviction Based Forfeiture proceedings,

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Charity Katanga’s Buses and Funds Forfeited to State Following Conviction Based Forfeiture Case

Lusaka, Zambia, 02.07.2024 -Today, the Lusaka Subordinate Court has ordered the forfeiture of 10 Higer buses and K1,522,005.15 found in the account of Chibeka Express Ltd, following a Conviction Based Forfeiture Application by the State. This comes after Charity Katanga, former Deputy Inspector General of Police, was convicted in February for possessing tainted property. Charity Katanga was handed a three-year jail term on the February 19, this year on charges of possessing 10 Higer buses, valued at K26,282,770, which were found to be proceeds of crime, contrary to Section 71(1) of the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act (FPOCA) No. 19 of 2010. The buses and funds in the Chibeka Express Ltd account at Stanbic Bank Ndola Main Branch were determined to be tainted properties. Presiding Chief Resident Magistrate at Lusaka Sibordinate Court, Honourable Davies Chibwili found that the funds

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