Lusaka, Northern, Southern and Muchinga Province teams taking part in celebrating women across the country.

Ndola, Zambia, 04.03.2025 – In a long-awaited sitting, the Supreme Court reconvened in Ndola today, to hear a slate of appeals, including a case led by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri SC. The rare sitting, held after an extended break, injected fresh momentum into the country’s top court, drawing keen attentionfrom legal minds and observers alike. It also reignited debate in legal circles about judicial access in a system where fewer than 5% of appeals ever reach the apex bench. Among the cases before the court was the State’s appeal in the matter of The Director of Public Prosecutions versus Nathan Mbaya and two others. The case, one of only eleven granted leave to appeal last year, traces to a 2021 border sting near Kasumbalesa, where Zambian authorities intercepted a Chinese national, a Congolese trader, and

In a significant move towards promoting integrity in discharging its prosecutorial mandate, Northwestern Province on 19th February, 2025 joined the rest of the Institution in signing the Code of Conduct. The signing ceremony, which took place at Provincial Office, was attended by all the prosecutors in the province. It was a declaration by prosecutors in the province to do their part in the Institution’s overall quest to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) is proud to share that Mrs. Chali Mbewe-Hambayi, Deputy Chief State Advocate and head of our Gender-Based Crimes Department, is conducting a Training of Trainers (T.O.T) program for Prosecutors in Zimbabwe. This crucial initiative, supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Programme on Gender-Based Violence, aims to enhance the capacity of Prosecutors to handle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases with expertise, sensitivity, and a victim-centred approach. Working alongside two esteemed colleagues from the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA Zimbabwe), Mrs. Hambayi is training 32 Prosecutors, equipping them with specialized skills to ensure justice for victims while upholding international legal standards. The training also fosters a network of expert Prosecutors who will continue to share knowledge and strengthen GBV case management across the region. Mrs. Hambayi brings a wealth of experience,

Today, 20th February 2025, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, S.C., the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), played a central role at the historic launch of the Mobile Prison Courts. This event unveiled a transformative alliance with the Judiciary of Zambia, Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS), the Legal Aid Board (LAB), Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI), and the National Prosecution Authority (NPA). This groundbreaking initiative aims to address the critical issue of prison and correctional inmate overpopulation within Zambia through the establishment of Mobile Courts. The Mobile courts are intended to bring justice closer to inmates by having matters such as bail applications, variation of bail conditions, and setting of trial and judgment dates conducted in the correctional facilities. This entails judicial staff such as the Magistrates and Judges being accompanied by Prosecutors and Legal Aid Officers to sit and conduct hearings

On 19th February, 2025 the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, S.C. led the National Prosecution Authority into unprecedented heights, presiding over the solemn and momentous occasion of the official signing of the Code of Conduct and Integrity Pledge. Given the vital role that Prosecutors discharge in safeguarding economic interests, protecting the private citizenry, and securing just reparations for victims of crime, there arose a realisation that a compass transcending morals be set for all to abide by. Thus, a need for revival and resetting.In the pursuit of ensuring the integrity of the Prosecution Service remains unblemished and devoid of outside influences inimical to the sacred tenets of justice, the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions formally launched the Code of Conduct, a document duly gazetted and signed by State Advocates and Prosecutors alike across the country. The

Lusaka, 19th February 2025 – For months, the case had gripped Zambia’s financial sector and law enforcement agencies, raising complex questions about financial crime, asset seizure, and the thin line between legitimate business and illicit transactions. On February 14, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Court, presided over by Judges Yangailo, Siloka, and Malata-Ononuji, delivered its highly anticipated judgment, bringing clarity to a matter that had drawn intense scrutiny. At the Centre of it all were Nigerian nationals who presented themselves as legitimate businesspeople unfairly targeted by Zambia’s financial crime authorities. Their companies, duly registered under Zambian law, controlled multiple bank accounts through which millions of dollars flowed. But when their transactions triggered red flags, leading the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) to freeze their accounts, the real battle began. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) applied for the forfeiture of

Solwezi, North-Western Province – 14th February 2025 – In a historic moment for the North-Western Province’s fight against organised crime, Solwezi hosted the official rollout of the Inter-Agency Framework on Cooperation and Collaboration (The Framework). Against the elegant backdrop of the Royal Solwezi Hotel, leaders and representatives from 21 key institutions united under the banner of “One Zambia, One Nation.” Deputy Chief State Advocate for North-Western Province, Ms. Sekelebaka Muwamba, set the tone with her opening remarks. “We cannot afford to slumber,” she declared. “We must stay ahead of criminals and prevent them from benefiting from their ill-gotten wealth.” Her call for urgency, vigilance, and collaboration resonated deeply. “The Framework represents our shared commitment to cooperation, coordination, and collaboration in the pursuit of justice. Together, we can build safer, more just communities.” Judge Musukwa, the Judge-in-Charge of the High Court,

Kitwe, Zambia | February 10, 2025 – The air in the conference Hall at the Garden Court was thick with anticipation as the Director of Public Prosecutions, Gilbert A. Phiri SC, stood before the newly appointed members of the Copperbelt Technical Committee. In his hands, he held copies of a document that symbolised more than just ink on paper – it was a ray of hope, a blueprint for justice, and a call to action. The Framework, a meticulously crafted agreement signed by 21 institutions committed to combating organised crime and illicit financial flows, was about to be handed over to those who would carry its mission forward on the Copperbelt Province. As each document was placed in the hands of each technical committee member, the weight of the moment was palpable. This was not just a transfer of responsibility;