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The NPA & WCP joint hands to fight Wildlife Crime

29/05/2023

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.

The first ever Forensic DNA Laboratory launched in Zambia.

17/05/2023

The National Prosecution Authority was privileged to attend the launch of the first ever Forensic DNA Laboratory in Zambia, at the Levy Mwanawasa Medical University in Lusaka. The Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Honourable Jack Mwiimbu officially launched the Laboratory. One of the key purposes for the establishment of the Laboratory is to support the investigation and prosecution of Sexual and gender based violence cases. It is envisioned that the usage of DNA will enhance the timeliness of prosecution of cases and provide corroborative evidence which will enhance the survivor’s access to justice and hold perpetrators accountable. The NPA is optimistic that the usage of DNA will positively impact the conviction rate of such cases. The NPA commends the government and co-operating partners for this timely initiative.

Copperbelt based NPA officers getting acquainted with the online GBV Case Management System.

21/04/2023

Copper belt based NPA officers getting acquainted with the online GBV Case Management System created with the support of the European Union and GIZ under the Natwampane project.

The Director of Public Prosecutions paid a courtesy call on His Majesty, the Litunga, King of the Lozi People.

21/04/2023

The Director of Public Prosecutions Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri paid a courtesy call on His Majesty the Litunga King of the Lozi People. The DPP also paid a courtesy call on the Provincial Minister Mr. Kapelwa Mbangweta. The DPP is on a tour of NPA offices in the Western Province.

Attorney General Alliance Africa (AGAA) Donates Books to The National Prosecution Authority.

02/04/2023

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) received a donation of law books from the Attorney General Alliance Africa (AGAA). During the handover ceremony, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri S.C said that he was grateful for the donation and commended AGA- Africa for the long standing partnership with the NPA, which has provided a platform for training programmes and exchange of knowledge. The DPP stated that the reference materials will assist the NPA in enhancing its prosecutorial capabilities in order to hold perpetrators of crime accountable.

The DPP opens and sets the tone for the Child Code Act Implementation meeting for prosecutors and advocates.

02/04/2023

The DPP opens and sets the tone for the Child Code Act Implementation meeting for prosecutors and advocates. The meeting aims to agree on guidelines to ensure efficient application of the Child Code Act in the management of cases involving child offenders, victims and witnesses…

National Prosecutions Authority statement on the commemoration of international Women’s Day.

08/03/2023

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) joins hands with all Zambians and the rest of the world in commemorating the International Womens Day under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”. This year’s theme resonates with the NPA’s desire to make digital platforms for women safe in order for them to thrive and be empowered in all spheres of human endeavour whether politics, business or entertainment. Online and technology-facilitated violence against women occurs on different platforms and with a variety of tools, both publicly accessible and private, such as social networks, private messaging apps, e-mails, dating apps, forums, media comment sections, video games or videoconferencing platforms. The violence is often visible to the public and shared without limitation by multiple means, re-victimising the victims constantly in the process. When women fall victim to online exploitation and abuse many of

Witness tells Court that procedure was not followed in the procurement of property in Turkey

27/02/2023

This is in a matter where the former Secretary to Treasury Fredson Kango Yamba and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Joseph Malanji are appearing before Honourble Washimanga on charges of Willful failure to follow procedures contrary to section 34 (2) (b) of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012 and Possession of property reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime contrary to Section 71(1) of the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No.19 of 2010 of the Laws of Zambia..When the matter came up for continued hearing today the 27th February 2023, the prosecution witness Saphira Mutambo Muluti an Auditor from Ministry of Foreign Affairs testified that after meeting the then Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ronald Simwinga, she did a desk review of the Accounts in Turkey and discovered some unusual payments. The witness later

DPP takes Silk

16/02/2023

Director of Public Prosecutions, Gilbert A Phiri – State Counsel was called to the inner bar on Thursday, 16th February 2023 in the Supreme Court of Zambia. The ceremony completes the process of the attainment of the rank of State Counsel, which was conferred upon him on appointment as Director of Public Prosecutions.Appointment as State Counsel is an office, conferred by the President of the Republic of Zambia that is recognised by the Courts. Members have the privilege of sitting within the inner bar of court, closer to the Judge. Because members wear silk gowns of a particular design, appointment as State Counsel is known informally as receiving, obtaining, or taking silk and SCs are often colloquially called silks.Congratulations to the newest silks in town!!

High court quashes contempt proceedings against prosecutors

14/02/2023

The Mansa High Court has reviewed and reversed the decision of the Mansa Subordinate Court to charge and convict 2 prosecutors of contempt of Court. 3 prosecutors namely Robert Mwondela, Justin Mwanang’ombe and Venatio Phiri, all based at the Luapula Provincial Prosecutions Office at Mansa were charged with contempt in the face of the Court on 8th July 2022 by Honorable Muyunda. In the morning of 8th July 2022, the 3 prosecutors were waiting outside the courtroom for the Magistrate to conclude with her civil matters in order for them to proceed with their prosecution business of the day. Unknown to them the Magistrate concluded the civil cases and begun calling the criminal cases without notifying the prosecutors of the switch in proceedings. The prosecutors noticed this from outside the courtroom and when they rushed in, they were charged with

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