In a moment that signalled collaboration and shared purpose, the Wildlife Crime Prevention (WCP) officially handed over the, “Illegal Wildlife Trade in the Court Room: Zambia Trends Report (2017–2024)” to the learned Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri SC, during a formal launch event held in the National Prosecution Authority Conference Room this afternoon. The report, the first of its kind in Zambia, captures seven years of data from over 5,000 wildlife-related cases prosecuted across the country. But more than the numbers, the launch marked a growing national commitment to prosecuting environmental crime with precision and purpose. Among its key findings, the report shows that the overall conviction rate for wildlife offences between 2017 and 2024 was 79%, with annual rates ranging from 65% to 87%. While there were some fluctuations including a dip in 2020 likely linked

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) today welcomed a high-level delegation from the World Bank, led by the Country Manager, Mr. Achim Fock, and accompanied by Ms. Lobna Mohamed Abdelatif Ahmed, Senior Public Sector Specialist. The team paid a courtesy call on the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri SC, who was joined by Mrs. Chali Hambayi, Deputy Chief State Advocate in the Gender-Based Crimes Department, as part of a strategic engagement to explore potential areas of collaboration between the two. In what was described as a “scoping meeting,” the discussions signaled the beginning of a potentially transformative partnership aimed at strengthening justice delivery and improving institutional responses to priority governance and development challenges. The meeting focused on a range of intersecting issues where enhanced collaboration could yield real impact. These included anti-corruption efforts, environmental protection, illicit mining,

In his continued quest for international mutual cooperation, the learned Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC, met with Ethiopia’s State Minister for the Attorney General Division, His Excellency Mr. Tesfaye Daba. They discussed enhancing cooperation, focusing on Ethiopia’s growing role in the African Prosecutors Association (APA), and reaffirmed commitments to combat human trafficking, transnational crimes, and improve mutual legal assistance frameworks. The meeting opened with a symbolic gesture, as Mr. Phiri received traditional Ethiopian gifts, including a handcrafted scarf, symbolising strengthened ties between the two nations.

In the wake of the 3rd September 2025 convictions and the subsequent sentencing on 4th September, the learned Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri SC, has filed a Notice of Appeal in the High Court against the sentences imposed on Joseph Malanji and Fredson Kango Yamba, as well as the acquittal of Mr. Malanji in Count Five, relating to the Royal Gibson Hotel. On 3 September 2025, the Lusaka Subordinate Court convicted: Fredson Kango Yamba on two counts of Willful Failure to Comply with the Law and Procedure relating to the Management of Public Property, contrary to Section 34(2)(b) of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012. He was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment with hard labour. Joseph Malanji on seven counts of Possession of Property Reasonably Suspected of Being Proceeds of Crime, contrary to Section 71(1)

The People V Musenge Musenga, Oscar Lyuma, Owner Siambulo and Nsamba Kaloza Case Overview The accused persons, Musenge Musenga, Oscar Lyuma, Owner Siambulo and Nsamba Kaloza stood charged with Unlawful Possession of Biological Resources Contrary to Section 120 (b) of the Environmental Management Act No.12 of 2011 of the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence in the first count are that, Musenge Musenga, Oscar Lyuma on the 30th day of May, 2025, at Mongu in the Mongu District of the Western Province of the Republic of Zambia, jointly and whilst acting together had in their possession biological resources namely 9 logs of Rosewood without a certificate of ownership. Particulars of the offence in the second count are that Owner Siambulo and Nsamba Kaloza on the 30th day of May, 2025, at Mongu in the Mongu District of the Western

LUSAKA | 10 SEPTEMBER 2025 – The Lusaka Subordinate Court on Friday 5th September, 2025, sentenced Francis Timothy Shiompa to 7 years in prison for his role in orchestrating a series of fraudulent online investment schemes under the names Go-Like and E-Tesco, which defrauded victims of over K11, 000,000.Shiompa was convicted on three counts of obtaining money by false pretences, in violation of Section 309 of the Penal Code, following a trial that began in February 2022.According to evidence presented before Senior Resident Magistrate Ngobola, Shiompa deceived multiple individuals between June and July 2021, promising unrealistic returns through non-existent investment platforms. In one instance, he obtained K501,750.00 from Precious Nawale under the guise of investing in Go-Like. In other counts, Chanda Muntanga and Chidni Patel were duped into investing K34,200.00 and K38,000.00 respectively.He was sentenced to 2 years on each

Bilateral Meeting Between the Director of Public Prosecutions of Zambia and the Senior Advocate General of Dubai Public Prosecutions Singapore, 9th September 2025 — On the sidelines of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) Annual Conference, the Director of Public Prosecutions for the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC, held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Mohammed Hassan Abdulrahim, Senior Advocate General of the Dubai Public Prosecution, United Arab Emirates. The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Zambia and the United Arab Emirates to strengthening international cooperation in the fight against transnational crime. Both parties underscored the importance of enhancing existing frameworks for mutual legal assistance, with a focus on information sharing, extradition, and broader collaboration in complex criminal justice matters. Mr. Phiri emphasized Zambia’s resolve to build strong partnerships with counterparts across jurisdictions, especially in addressing the growing

The Learned Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A.  Phiri, SC, is representing Zambia at the 30th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) in Singapore, taking place from 7 to 10 September 2025. He is joined by Mrs. Angelica Kennedy Mwanza, Principal State Advocate in the General and Appeals Department of the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and Mr. Colin Kabalata, State Advocate. Hosted by the Attorney‑General’s Chambers of Singapore and held at the luxurious Shangri‑La Hotel, this marks the second time the city‑state has welcomed IAP members following back in 2008events. The conference theme is, “The Versatile Prosecutor and the Administration of Criminal Justice” reflects the urgent need for prosecutorial agility in a rapidly changing legal environment. Discussions will span digital forensics, emerging technology in legal practice, interdisciplinary crime-fighting, mental resilience, and international cooperation on

Following earlier reports announcing the convictions of former Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji and ex-Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Kango Yamba, this article offers a detailed, count-by-count breakdown of the Court’s decisions highlighting the charge and the final judgment.The judgment has been delivered, and with it, a powerful new precedent has been set. The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and Drug Enforcement Commission’s (DEC’s) meticulous case against former Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji and ex-Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Kango Yamba has culminated in a decisive series of convictions, breaking new ground in Zambia’s anti-corruption drive.At the helm of the prosecution team that won this massive victory were prosecutors from the Taxation and Financial Crimes Department (TFCD) whose forensic dissection of the evidence proved insurmountable for the defence. Thirty-three witnesses were called to speak to this evidence.The case began long before

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has filed an application to forfeit to the State property linked to former Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji following his conviction by the Lusaka Subordinate Court on September 3, 2025.The assets cited for forfeiture include a Bell 430 Helicopter, a Bell 206 Jet Ranger Helicopter, three luxury homes in Silverest Gardens, and USD 215,000 in cash. These properties were deemed proceeds of crime following Malanji’s conviction on seven counts of “Possession of Property Reasonably Suspected of Being Proceeds of Crime” pursuant to the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010.The application is supported by an affidavit sworn by Mukelebai Kwaleyela, Director of the Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU) at the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC).This move highlights the NPA’s commitment to preventing criminals from profiting from illegal activities. A hearing for the forfeiture