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Court of Appeal dismisses an appeal by Kenny Figo who murdered two Chinese nationals in Mumbwa in 2019. The Court has since upheld the Conviction and Sentence imposed by the trial Court.
Kawambwa Member of Parliament; Nickson Chilangwa and four others denied bail pending appeal by the Kabwe High Court saying that being a Member of Parliament is not an exceptional circumstance warranting Mr. Chilangwa to be granted bail pending appeal.
Lusaka, November 1, 2024 – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) convened its annual Chief Executive Officers’ Forum at the Kenneth Kaunda Wing of the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka. This significant gathering brought together leaders from various government institutions across the nation to reinforce the role of Integrity Committees (ICs) in the fight against corruption. The forum, themed “Mainstreaming National Values and Principles: Towards a Corruption-Free Zambia,” focused on embedding national values and enhancing ethical governance. During his keynote address, Secretary to the Cabinet and Chairperson of the National Integrity Committee, Mr. Patrick K. Kangwa, reaffirmed the government’s steadfast commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on corruption, as outlined in the National Policy on Anti-Corruption launched by President Hakainde Hichilema in May 2024. He urged institutions to adopt best practices such as implementing service charters, establishing whistleblower protections, and enforcing conflict-of-interest
The National Prosecution Authority has successfully secured a conviction against Kamono Farming Initiatives Limited and its Director and associates – Funwell Zulu, Enock Chibutu, and Mirriam Soko – for operating an unlicensed banking business and conducting a money circulation scheme, offences under the Banking and Financial Services Act of 2017. This case, which was prosecuted by Senior State Advocate Mr. Mukuma Chilila Chipawa as led prosecutor and Mr. Stephen Sumbukeni from the Drug Enforcement Commission, Anti Money Laundering Investigations Unit (DEC-AMULIU) highlights the Authority’s commitment to upholding financial integrity and protecting the public from fraudulent schemes. The accused were convicted on two counts: operating a banking business without a license, contrary to Section 6(1) of the Act, and conducting a money circulation scheme, in violation of Section 157(1)(a). Kamono Farming Initiatives Limited, the primary corporate defendant, was fined K100,000 on
Philemon Dyamini, a 30-year-old examinations officer with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), has been sentenced by the Fast Track Court in Lusaka to a custodial sentence for dangerous driving that caused a serious road traffic incident involving Chief Justice Mumba Malila. The incident, which occurred on August 30, 2024, along Lusaka’s Independence Avenue, left the Chief Justice with severe injuries, necessitating his evacuation to South Africa for specialised medical care. In a statement of facts presented by Public Prosecutor Victoria Mtonga, the court heard that Dyamini, driving a BMW at excessive speed, lost control and collided with the Chief Justice’s official vehicle, a GRZ Mercedes Benz, triggering a multi-vehicle crash. Both the Chief Justice and his driver, Ndlovu Newton, were gravely injured. In count 1, Dyamini was sentenced to 18 months simple imprisonment for dangerous driving, contrary to section 155(1)
On 11th October 2024, Joanne Nsekesha Mumpasha, a former Accounts Assistant at the Department of Immigration, was convicted on 41 counts of Theft by Public Servant. The convict was charged with theft involving over K2 million public funds, alleged to have been stolen over an 18th month’ period from January 2020 to July 2021. Ms. Mumpasha was sentenced to 6 years’ simple imprisonment, a decisive outcome in this case of public funds misappropriation. Case Background: As an Accounts Assistant, Ms. Mumpasha was entrusted with the responsibility of receiving daily collections in cash and cheques from immigration services, which she was expected to deposit at Atlas Mara Bank. However, an audit report in 2020 raised serious concerns about under-banking and unaccounted revenue, leading to a thorough forensic audit. The forensic audit revealed a clandestine scheme of siphoning public funds through deliberate
The Deputy Chief State Advocate and Head of the Asset Forfeiture Department , Ms. Margaret Kapambwe-Chitundu, discusses the importance of the Court of Appeal’s landmark decision to grant leave to the Director of Public Prosecutions to argue a determinative case on Asset Recovery before the Supreme Court. The case will set a key precedent for future asset forfeiture matters in Zambia. Ms. Kapambwe also breaks down the fundamentals of asset recovery and its growing role in combatting financial crime.
The Supreme Court of Zambia is set to hear a critical appeal that could significantly impact the country’s asset recovery framework. This follows a rare decision by the Court of Appeal to grant the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) leave to challenge its earlier ruling. The case involves the forfeiture of funds tied to unlicensed foreign exchange trading and raises complex legal questions surrounding Non-Conviction Based (NCB) asset forfeiture. At the heart of the case is the issue of how NCB forfeiture should be applied in financial crime cases, particularly those involving offences like money laundering and illegal foreign exchange trading. While such forfeiture is a powerful tool for recovering assets connected to criminal activities, it also raises concerns about ensuring the protection of fundamental rights. The Court of Appeal emphasised the importance of the case, noting that it involves
On October 3rd, a significant workshop on Financial Investigations was held at the Protea Hotel in Livingstone organised by the EU Global Facility on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (GF-AML/CFT). The workshop featured prominent officials such as the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions Mr. Gilbert Phiri SC,the learned Attorney General Mr. Mulilo Kabesha SC, the Inspector General of Police Mr. Graphel Musamba, Director General Drug Enforcement Commission Mr. Nason Banda, Director General Financial Intelligence Centre Mr. Clement Kapalu, the Accountant General, Senior Officials from the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Bank of Zambia, the Zambia Revenue Authority and a diverse group of prosecutors from various institutions, including the National Prosecution Authority. The event aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of attendees regarding best practices in financial crime investigations. The primary objective of the workshop was to equip prosecutors
The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) is proud to have three of its prosecutors representing the country on the global stage at the 29th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) in Baku, Azerbaijan. This international gathering brings together leading legal minds from over 80 countries, providing a platform for discussing prosecutorial challenges and solutions. Representing the NPA at this year’s conference are Ms. Sekelebaka Muwamba, Deputy Chief State Advocate for North Western Province, Mrs. Angelica Kennedy-Mwanza, Principal State Advocate from the Appeals Unit, and Mr. Matumo Mululu, Senior State Advocate from Choma. Their participation reflects the NPA’s commitment to enhancing the prosecutorial profession through global engagement and cooperation. This year’s conference theme, “The Role of the Prosecutor in Upholding the Rule of Law”, provides a timely platform for discussions on maintaining independence within the criminal