Lusaka | August 4. 2026 – The Lusaka Magistrate Court on July 28, 2026, convicted four people for illegal possession of a live pangolin. Hon. Mutinta Mweemba Mwenya convicted Lutangu Namushi, Nawa Pelekelo, Abigail Sitali and Melody Mangala for Illegal Possession of a Protected Animal contrary to Section 130(1)(2) of the Zambia Wildlife Act No. 14 of 2015. The case was prosecuted by Mr. L. Siamasona of the National Prosecution Authority.The Court heard that on February 1, 2026, officers from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife apprehended the four at Novare Mall, along Great North Road, during an intelligence-led operation. The officers, acting with an informant who posed as a buyer, recovered a live pangolin weighing seven kilogrames concealed in a blue laptop bag. The pangolin was sourced from Kalabo. The accused had no certificate of ownership. In convicting

Lusaka | August 4, 2026 – The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) last week hosted representatives of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) as part of the Mission’s ongoing stakeholder engagements ahead of Zambia’s electoral process. The EU Election Observation Mission is in the country to assess whether elections are conducted in line with Zambia’s national laws and international democratic standards. As part of its work, the Mission is meeting key governance and justice institutions to gain a deeper understanding of the country’s electoral and legal framework. During the meeting at the NPA headquarters, the Authority shared the measures it has put in place to support the effective prosecution of electoral offences. Discussions centred on the legal framework governing election-related offences, the importance of inter-agency collaboration, and the role of the NPA in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral

Lusaka | August 4, 2026 – The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and the Lusaka Integrated Solid Waste Management Company (LISWMC) have today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance enforcement and prosecution of solid waste management offences in Lusaka. The MoU was signed this morning at the NPA Conference Room by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC, and the Chief Executive Officer of LISWMC, Mr. Imuwana Mwanamwalye. The agreement establishes a formal framework for collaboration in the prosecution of offences such as illegal dumping, creation of illegal dumpsites, blocking of drainage systems and non-compliance with solid waste regulations.Speaking during the ceremony, the Learned DPP said the partnership marks a shift in how the city’s waste challenge is addressed, from a purely municipal issue to a criminal justice issue. The DPP noted that for years,

Kitwe | July 30, 2026 – There is something powerful about leadership that shows up, not just in boardrooms, but on the ground, where the real work happens. Yesterday, the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert A. Phiri, SC, took that message to heart as he toured prosecution offices across the Copperbelt Province, visiting Chingola, Kitwe, and Ndola in a working visit aimed at strengthening prosecutorial excellence and directly engaging with the men and women who carry the weight of justice every single day. Accompanied by Deputy Chief State Advocate in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Ms. Makumba Gwendoline Kashishi, the DPP was received by Copperbelt Deputy Chief State Advocate Mr. Katongo I. Waluzimba and Provincial Principal State Advocate Ms. Jacklyn Elizabeth Banda, who provided briefings on the state of prosecutorial operations and key developments within

The Court found Godfrey Phiri guilty of killing Mr. Bernard Chomba and Mrs. Bwalya Chileshe at their residence in Kasupe, Lusaka West. The facts before the Court were that the deceased couple went missing in November 2022. On November 22, 2022, following a report by a concerned friend that the couple had not been seen for three days, police officers visited their home and discovered their decomposing bodies approximately 30 metres from the house. Investigations led to the apprehension of Phiri, who had been employed by the couple as a garden worker. The accused person was later charged and arrested on 2 counts of Murder and 1 count of Aggravated Robbery. The Court heard that during the course of investigations, police recovered a silver Toyota Spacio registration number ADD 5815, a television set, a fridge, two laptops and three cellular

Lusaka | July 28, 2026 – The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and the Legal Aid Board yesterday, Monday, July 27, 2026, agreed on a collaborative framework to roll out a national plea bargaining programme, beginning with inmate sensitisation at a correctional facility in or around Lusaka before expanding nationwide. The agreement followed high-level talks between the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC, and Legal Aid Director Mr. Humphrey Mweemba, alongside senior management from both institutions. The collaboration is intended to expedite the resolution of criminal cases, ease overcrowding in correctional facilities and reduce the financial burden associated with prolonged incarceration. Eligible inmates will be sensitised on plea bargaining, the offences that qualify and the legal safeguards that govern the process before dedicated plea bargaining sessions are convened. The NPA has already engaged the Judiciary, the