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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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Historical Milestone achieved as Zambia Law Enforcement Agencies sign first ever National Financial Investigations and Asset Recovery Curriculum

Today, signalled a momentous milestone in law enforcement as all Heads of the 21 institutions under the Inter-Agency Task Force led by the Director of Public Prosecution, the Chairperson, showed their collective and conscious resolve to cooperate and coordinate in the fight against financial crimes and asset recovery by the signing of the training curriculum in financial crime investigation and asset recovery. The signing of the curriculum was preceded by four months of intense training, consultation, drafting, validation and development of the national curriculum both by international and local experts in Mombasa, Kenya. The national curriculum aims to create a future where cooperation and coordination among all law enforcement agencies involved in financial investigations becomes the norm. The training that all law enforcement officers will receive under the signed national curriculum will create a synergy that will ensure uniformity in

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Empowering Zambia’s Future: The Children’s Code Act, No. 12 of 2022

In an age where we aspire to build safer communities, nurture responsible citizens, and promote a brighter future for Zambia, there is a transformative force at work – the Children’s Code Act, No. 12 of 2022. This comprehensive piece of legislation, enacted by the Zambian Parliament, places the best interests of children at its heart and promises a society where every child is safe, protected, and thriving. So, what exactly is the Children’s Code Act, No. 12 of 2022? In essence, it is a consolidation of various laws that concern the welfare of children, a tailor-made legal framework designed to ensure that children’s rights are upheld, respected, and protected. Its full implementation represents a significant step toward creating a society free from the injustices that children often face. This transformative Act aligns with international treaties on children’s rights that Zambia

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Empowering Zambia’s Military: Enhancing Legal Proficiency for National Security

Lusaka, 5th Sep, 2023 In an exciting and collaborative effort to enhance national security and deepen the understanding of criminal law within the ranks of the military, Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC held a significant meeting today with the Deputy Zambia Army Commander and Chief of Staff, Major General Geoffrey Zyeele. Flanked by Mr. Gammaliel Zimba, Deputy Chief State Advocate in the Appeals Unit, this rendezvous was nothing short of a historic occasion. At the core of these discussions lies a profound intention—to provide our brave servicemen and women with an extensive understanding of criminal law. This partnership represents the fusion of legal expertise and military leadership, transcending the conventional boundaries of their respective domains. While the focus remains on safeguarding the nation, it also extends to empowering our military personnel with legal knowledge that will

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NEW POLICE MEDICAL REPORT LAUNCHED

THE ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE HAS ISSUED AND GAZETTED THE NEW ZP FORM 32 POPULARLY KNOWN AS THE MEDICAL FORM. THE NEW FORM WILL ALLOW POLICE AND MEDICAL OFFICERS COLLECT AND RECORD DETAILED MEDICAL EVIDENCE WHEN DEALING WITH REPORTS OF PERSONAL INJURY. AT A COLORFUL LAUNCH HELD IN LUSAKA ATTENDED BY VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING THE NATIONAL PROSECUTION AUTHORITY, THE JUDICIARY, THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, UNFPA AND THE EMBASSY’S OF SWEDEN AND IRELAND. LAUNCHING THE MEDICAL REPORT, PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND INTERNAL SECURITY MR. DICKSON MATEMBO ECHOED THE WORDS OF DEPUTY JUDGE PRESIDENT OF THE COURT OF APPEAL, JUSTICE CHALWE MCHENGA CHALLENGING THE MEDICAL OFFICERS, POLICE AND PROSECUTORS TO MAKE THE ZP FORM 32 WORK TO THE ADVANTAGE OF VICTIMS.

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Inter Agency Task Force Kicks Off Multi Sectoral Training Of Trainers

Following the inter agency framework signed by law enforcement agencies in January 2023, the NPA and the Attorney General’s Alliance – Africa Programme, have joined hands to conduct an in service training on financial crimes and asset recovery. Inter-agency coordination is necessary to improve effectiveness and efficiency and avoid the duplication of work in investigation, prosecution and enhancing asset recovery efforts in Zambia. Consequently, the importance of building the capacity of all criminal justice stakeholders in crime prevention, investigation, prosecution, and asset recovery in order to disrupt criminal activities and syndicates cannot be over-emphasised. One of the focuses of the framework is therefore capacity building through ‘aggressive’ training. The participants of the training, hailing from relevant government agencies, will be equipped with teaching skills to enable them share with colleagues in their respective institutions. The training also aims to ensure

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ASSET RECOVERY INTER-AGENCY COORDINATION FRAMEWORK GETS UPDATE

In January 2023, the National Prosecution Authority, Ministry of Justice, Zambia Police Service, National Anti-Terrorism Centre, Zambia Revenue Authority, Drug Enforcement Commission, Anti-Corruption Commission, Office of the Auditor General, Bank of Zambia, Department of Immigration and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife signed the inter-agency framework creating the National Task Force on Asset Recovery. The aim of the Framework is to support collaboration between competent authorities in tackling serious offences and asset recovery. Six months in, the agencies have updated the membership to include the Office of the President, the Road Transport and Safety Agency, the Patents and Companies Registration Office and the Ministry of Lands in order to increase efficiency in the operations of the Framework. The agencies today signed an addendum to the framework to effect the enhancements to the framework. Speaking at the event, the Minister

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The NPA & WCP joint hands to fight Wildlife Crime

Today the National Prosecution Authority and the  Wildlife Crime Prevention Project ,signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at providing technical assistance in the prosecution of Wildlife and Environmental Crime, building capacity of Prosecutors in this field as well as the provision of specialised equipment. The NPA is keen on fighting Wildlife Crime and is fully committed to joining hands with the Wildlife Crime Prevention Project in order to protect Wildlife and the ecosystem.

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Inter-Agency teamwork bears fruit as k289, 373 and USD 23,000 is forfeited to the state

A joint effort by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Drug Enforcement Commission(DEC), the Zambia Police Service and the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has ended in the seizure of K289,373 and USD 23,000 from Double Q Investments Limited. This matter was initiated by the FIC, which quickly flagged suspicious transactions from Vietnam to the Company and its directors. The company failed to respond to queries relating to these transactions by FIC and in turn these issues were relayed to DEC for investigation. The Police’s Interpol liaison led to the discovery that the monies were being transmitted by a Vietnamese national wanted by Interpol for financial crimes committed across various jurisdictions. The DEC swung into action and froze the company accounts pending court determination. The NPA raised the matter in the Lusaka High Court claiming that the monies were proceeds of crime

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