The National Prosecution Authority of Zambia on the 13th of March 2025,participated in a side event at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York. The event, co-hosted by the governments of Uganda and Zambia, along with partners from the United Nations Population Fund, United Nations Children’s Fund, and Plan International, focused on the topic “Attaining Gender Equality: Accelerating Efforts and Strengthening Partnerships to End Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancies in Uganda.” Speaking on behalf of Zambia and the Permanent Secretary of the Gender Division, Ms. Mainga D. Kabika, Mrs. Chali Hambayi – the Director of the Gender based Crimes Department at the NPA- emphasised the need for regional and cross-border collaboration to eradicate child marriage in Sub-Saharan Africa. She highlighted Zambia’s progress in addressing child marriage through the enactment of the Children’s Code Act of 2022 and the Marriage Amendment Act of 2023. Mrs. Hambayi noted that education is a game-changer for girls

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) invites submissions for the 2nd Edition of the Zambian Journal of Criminal Law. Legal practitioners, prosecutors, law students and judicial officers are encouraged to contribute research papers, case studies, and commentaries on key criminal law issues. Submission Deadline: 30th April, 2025 Details on submission guidelines and formatting are in the attached document. Submit your papers to zjcl@npa.gov.zm and be part of shaping Zambia’s legal framework in the area of Criminal Justice.

Lusaka, Northern, Southern and Muchinga Province teams taking part in celebrating women across the country.

Ndola, Zambia, 04.03.2025 – In a long-awaited sitting, the Supreme Court reconvened in Ndola today, to hear a slate of appeals, including a case led by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri SC. The rare sitting, held after an extended break, injected fresh momentum into the country’s top court, drawing keen attentionfrom legal minds and observers alike. It also reignited debate in legal circles about judicial access in a system where fewer than 5% of appeals ever reach the apex bench. Among the cases before the court was the State’s appeal in the matter of The Director of Public Prosecutions versus Nathan Mbaya and two others. The case, one of only eleven granted leave to appeal last year, traces to a 2021 border sting near Kasumbalesa, where Zambian authorities intercepted a Chinese national, a Congolese trader, and a Zambian intermediary allegedly swapping currencies without a licence. The High Court ordered that the seized cash be forfeited to

In a significant move towards promoting integrity in discharging its prosecutorial mandate, Northwestern Province on 19th February, 2025 joined the rest of the Institution in signing the Code of Conduct. The signing ceremony, which took place at Provincial Office, was attended by all the prosecutors in the province. It was a declaration by prosecutors in the province to do their part in the Institution’s overall quest to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) is proud to share that Mrs. Chali Mbewe-Hambayi, Deputy Chief State Advocate and head of our Gender-Based Crimes Department, is conducting a Training of Trainers (T.O.T) program for Prosecutors in Zimbabwe. This crucial initiative, supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Programme on Gender-Based Violence, aims to enhance the capacity of Prosecutors to handle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases with expertise, sensitivity, and a victim-centred approach. Working alongside two esteemed colleagues from the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA Zimbabwe), Mrs. Hambayi is training 32 Prosecutors, equipping them with specialized skills to ensure justice for victims while upholding international legal standards. The training also fosters a network of expert Prosecutors who will continue to share knowledge and strengthen GBV case management across the region. Mrs. Hambayi brings a wealth of experience, having conducted similar training sessions in South Africa and the Seychelles. Mrs. Hambayi is part of a cohort of trainers

Today, 20th February 2025, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, S.C., the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), played a central role at the historic launch of the Mobile Prison Courts. This event unveiled a transformative alliance with the Judiciary of Zambia, Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS), the Legal Aid Board (LAB), Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI), and the National Prosecution Authority (NPA). This groundbreaking initiative aims to address the critical issue of prison and correctional inmate overpopulation within Zambia through the establishment of Mobile Courts. The Mobile courts are intended to bring justice closer to inmates by having matters such as bail applications, variation of bail conditions, and setting of trial and judgment dates conducted in the correctional facilities. This entails judicial staff such as the Magistrates and Judges being accompanied by Prosecutors and Legal Aid Officers to sit and conduct hearings in the correctional facilities. The Mobile Courts initiative is a strategic intervention designed to expedite legal proceedings, ensuring that bail

On 19th February, 2025 the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, S.C. led the National Prosecution Authority into unprecedented heights, presiding over the solemn and momentous occasion of the official signing of the Code of Conduct and Integrity Pledge. Given the vital role that Prosecutors discharge in safeguarding economic interests, protecting the private citizenry, and securing just reparations for victims of crime, there arose a realisation that a compass transcending morals be set for all to abide by. Thus, a need for revival and resetting.In the pursuit of ensuring the integrity of the Prosecution Service remains unblemished and devoid of outside influences inimical to the sacred tenets of justice, the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions formally launched the Code of Conduct, a document duly gazetted and signed by State Advocates and Prosecutors alike across the country. The code sets out broad principles and standards of behaviour that would conjure out the highest form of ethical conduct by

Lusaka, 19th February 2025 – For months, the case had gripped Zambia’s financial sector and law enforcement agencies, raising complex questions about financial crime, asset seizure, and the thin line between legitimate business and illicit transactions. On February 14, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Court, presided over by Judges Yangailo, Siloka, and Malata-Ononuji, delivered its highly anticipated judgment, bringing clarity to a matter that had drawn intense scrutiny. At the Centre of it all were Nigerian nationals who presented themselves as legitimate businesspeople unfairly targeted by Zambia’s financial crime authorities. Their companies, duly registered under Zambian law, controlled multiple bank accounts through which millions of dollars flowed. But when their transactions triggered red flags, leading the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) to freeze their accounts, the real battle began. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) applied for the forfeiture of the seized funds, arguing that the financial activity bore the traits of money laundering. DEC investigator Patrick Chileshe Kafusha detailed

Solwezi, North-Western Province – 14th February 2025 – In a historic moment for the North-Western Province’s fight against organised crime, Solwezi hosted the official rollout of the Inter-Agency Framework on Cooperation and Collaboration (The Framework). Against the elegant backdrop of the Royal Solwezi Hotel, leaders and representatives from 21 key institutions united under the banner of “One Zambia, One Nation.” Deputy Chief State Advocate for North-Western Province, Ms. Sekelebaka Muwamba, set the tone with her opening remarks. “We cannot afford to slumber,” she declared. “We must stay ahead of criminals and prevent them from benefiting from their ill-gotten wealth.” Her call for urgency, vigilance, and collaboration resonated deeply. “The Framework represents our shared commitment to cooperation, coordination, and collaboration in the pursuit of justice. Together, we can build safer, more just communities.” Judge Musukwa, the Judge-in-Charge of the High Court, emphasised the importance of institutional cooperation in ensuring justice. Provincial Minister Felix Mulenga highlighted the Framework’s role in addressing regional