Chali Mbewe-Hambayi the head of the Gender Based Crimes Department at the National Prosecution Authority, chaired a significant side event during the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The side event was under   the theme “The Impact of the Coaching Boys in to Men Programme ” which is a collaborative initiative between the Zambia Centre for Communication Programmes and the government of Zambia. This programme aims to address harmful gender norms prevalent among boys which undermine the quest for gender equality and empowerment for women and girls.  The program seeks to instill positive masculinity and promote non-violent conflict resolution methods. By engaging boys at an early age, the programme aims to cultivate a generation of men who actively support gender equality and reject gender-based violence. It is recognised

DPP Emerges Victorious in Forfeiture Case Against Tasila Lungu. In a significant legal victory, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) emerged victorious in a Non-Conviction Based Forfeiture case against Tasila Lungu, daughter of Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. The court’s ruling on the 19th of March, 2024, reaffirmed the DPP’s legal jurisdiction and upheld the integrity of the legal process. The genesis of this legal discourse traces back to the initiation of Non-Conviction Based Forfeiture proceedings by the DPP, represented as the Applicant. Supported by an affidavit sworn by senior investigations officer Emmanuel Khondowe of the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), the DPP unveiled a stark contrast between Tasila Lungu’s declared income and amassed assets. Emmanuel Khondowe’s affidavit presented a concise analysis of Tasila Lungu’s financial landscape, spanning her earnings as a Councilor in Kanyama constituency from 2016 to 2021. The

The Global Forum for Asset Recovery (GFAR) is a platform organised by Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) that empowers investigators and prosecutors responsible for identifying and tracing assets. It facilitates necessary cooperation with financial centres to recover and return assets. Star, a partnership between the World Bank and the United Nations Office on Drugs, was established in 2007 to support countries in implementing Chapter V of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). StAR actively engages with ongoing cases, provides capacity building and technical assistance to countries, and participates in global conferences related to asset recovery. In September 2023, Zambia became a focus country in GFAR during a meeting in Vienna, featuring eight bilateral engagements with jurisdictions of interest. These interactions continued at the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (COSP) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption,

Atlanta, Dec. 12, 2023. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Conference of State Parties (CoSP) is the main policymaking body established pursuant to article 63 of the (UNCAC). The Conference aims at improving the capacity of and cooperation between States Parties, to achieve the objectives set forth in the Convention and to promote and review its implementation.   The tenth session of the CoSP is currently taking place in Atlanta, USA, commemorating the momentous occasion of the 20th anniversary of the UNCAC and shaping a collective vision for the future of our anti-corruption efforts.  The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr Gilbert A. Phiri S. C. is leading the Zambian delegation at the five-day conference scheduled from December 11th to December 15th, 2023. The agenda for the tenth session is expected to focus on key issues such as, the review

The NPA takes this day as an opportunity to reflect and reaffirm its resolve to combat all forms of child abuse and neglect. We also encourage parents, guardians and caregivers  to continue raising our future leaders with love, integrity and respect. This is a chance for citizens to get familiar with the Child Code Act 2022 and its provisions on the rights, duties and protections of the Child in Zambia.