Mpika | February 23, 2026 – On February 18, 2026, the Mpika Magistrate Court ordered the forfeiture of two Mitsubishi Pajeros and one Toyota Hilux to the State following the conviction of fifty-nine (59) Ethiopian nationals for immigration-related offences.The group appeared before the Mpika Magistrate Court charged with failing to appear before the nearest immigration officer, contrary to Sections 12(2) and 52(1) as read with Section 56(1) of the Immigration and Deportation Act No. 18 of 2010.The fifty-nine accused persons were jointly charged across four separate matters. The first comprising 20 accused persons, the second 23, the third 14, and the fourth 2. All fifty-nine pleaded guilty.Presiding over the matters, Honourable Magistrate Andrew Longa Kasongo convicted the accused on their own plea and sentenced each offender to a fine of K5,000.00 or, in default, six months’ simple imprisonment.In the matters involving 20 and 23 accused persons, the Court further ordered the forfeiture of three motor vehicles used in the commission

Mongu | February 16, 2026 – The Western Province team of the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) convened at Makapaela Resort on Saturday, February 14, 2026, for a team-building retreat aimed at strengthening collaboration and internal cohesion. The gathering brought together members of staff from across the province. Clad in vibrant red attire symbolising unity and collective resolve, staff stepped away from court schedules and office demands to engage in structured activities and reflective discussions designed to enhance cooperation and workplace synergy. Senior State Advocate for Western Province, Mr. Dean Akalemwa, welcomed the newly posted Acting Deputy Chief State Advocate (Western Province), Ms. Mwangala Iris Mwala, and restated the Authority’s focus on professionalism and teamwork. The retreat also provided an opportunity to formally recognise service and transition within the Authority. Representing staff, Senior Human Resource Management Development Officer (SHRMDO) Mrs. S. Phiri-Ngwira delivered farewell remarks in honour of Mr. Thomas Mufaya, who has since joined the Attorney General’s Chambers, as well

Senenga | February 15, 2926 – In a ruling that reinforces Zambia’s commitment to environmental protection, the Senanga Subordinate Court, on February 11, 2926, ordered the forfeiture of a Howo Sino truck (Reg. No. ADE 7492ZM), a trailer (Reg. No. BCE 6819ZM), and 85 Mukusi logs to the State, following a successful conviction-based application by the National Prosecution Authority (NPA). The case traces back to November 18, 2025, when a joint enforcement team from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife and the Forestry Department intercepted the consignment in Senanga District. Investigators discovered the timber being transported without the required Forestry documentation, loaded on the truck and trailer of AABRICK Zambia Limited. Two men, Elpidius Chushi (31), the driver of the truck and trailer and his colleague Peter Kalumba (21), were arrested and later charged with Unlawful Possession of Biological Resources, contrary to Section 120(b) of the Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011. When arraigned before Magistrate Phenny Chipego

Lusaka | January 13, 2026 – The learned Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Gilbert A. Phiri SC has reasserted the Office’s commitment to strategic collaboration with SRHR Africa Trust (SAT) Zambia following a courtesy call by Country Director Lenganji Nanyangwe. Mr. Phiri described the engagement as the first formal meeting between the two institutions and emphasised the importance of strengthening institutional linkages, particularly on matters affecting adolescents and young people. He highlighted that while prevention efforts are vital, effective prosecution of sexual and gender-based violence, child marriage and related offences remains critical to protecting vulnerable groups and upholding the rule of law. The DPP was joined by Deputy Chief State Advocate in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Ms. Makumba G. Kashishi, and Deputy Chief State Advocate in the General and Appeals Unit, Mrs. Mercy Lungu. Ms. Nanyangwe was accompanied by Senior Programme Officer Mr. Martin Silukena. SAT Zambia is a regional non-governmental organisation that advances sexual and

Lusaka | 9 February 2026 – The Economic and Financial Crimes Division of the High Court in Lusaka has ordered the forfeiture to the State of extensive assets worth over ZMW 24 Million belonging to Dalitso Lungu, son of former Republican President the late Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, after finding that the properties were proceeds of crime under Zambia’s forfeiture laws. In a judgment delivered today, the Court held that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had successfully established a case for non-conviction based forfeiture under the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No. 29 of 2010. The Interested Parties, who were Dalitso Lungu as the 1st Interested Party and his company Saloid Traders Limited, failed to provide a credible, consistent, and verifiable explanation showing lawful acquisition of the assets. The forfeiture order covers 79 motor vehicles and 23 parcels of land and real estate, including a shopping mall and filling station in Jack Compound, double storey luxury apartments and

Lusaka | February 7, 2026 – The trial of Lusaka-based media personality Mutale Mwanza, accused of cyber-harassing fellow media figure Daisy Lusumpa, popularly known as Chichi Daisy, commenced yesterday at the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Mbuywana Sinvula. The case, which has been adjourned several times since Mutale Mwanza took plea on December 1, 2025, marks the formal start of trial proceedings. Ms. Mwanza, aged 37 and widely known for her social media persona “The M-Nation,” denied the allegations against her at that time. The trial was initially scheduled for December 22, 2025, but was postponed, and resumed yesterday for commencement of the trial. She is charged under Section 69 of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act, which criminalises the intentional use of electronic communication to coerce, intimidate, harass, or cause emotional distress to another person. Upon conviction, an offender may face a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units (currently equivalent to K200) or imprisonment for up to five

Lusaka | February 6, 2026 – The Court of Appeal has today upheld the forfeiture order applied for by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and granted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Division of the High Court (EFCC) in relation to Lisboa Casino, confirming the forfeiture to the State of:ZMK 809,135, USD 126,120, Chinese Yuan 3,570, Euro 350, GBP 60, Indonesian Rupiah 150,000, South African Rand 50, Australian Dollar 100, Canadian Dollar 10, and Cambodian Riel 600. The casino was found to have been operating under a forged licence, using its business to launder substantial sums of money, according to investigations by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC).The Court agreed with findings of the EFCC, confirming, among other significant findings, that the seized funds were connected to illegal operations, and highlighting the DPP’s authority to act decisively against financial crimes and money laundering. Full details of the judgment, including the legal reasoning will follow in a comprehensive report.

Lusaka | February 6, 2026 – The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has dismissed an application for bail pending appeal by former Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Malanji, ruling that he remains in lawful custody as his appeal against conviction and sentence proceeds. Mr. Malanji was convicted in September 2025 on seven counts of possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime, contrary to section 71 of the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010, and sentenced to four years’ imprisonment with hard labour. In support of the application, Counsel fir the Applicant argued that the intended appeal raised arguable points with reasonable prospects of success and further contended that there was a risk the Applicant could serve a substantial portion, or the entirety, of his sentence before the appeal is determined. The application also cited concerns relating to the timing of the delivery of judgment and the evaluation of evidence at trial. The State opposed the

Lusaka | February 5, 2026 – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) team leading the Advanced Financial Investigations Training in Zambia’s minerals sector, alongside a three-day workshop to develop the country’s first comprehensive international asset recovery guidelines, paid a courtesy call on the Learned Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC, today.The delegation was led by Ms. Margaret Kapambwe-Chitundu, President of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network for Southern Africa (ARINSA) and Head of the National Prosecution Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Department. The delegation included Ms. Inneke Geyskens-Borgions, UNODC AML/CFT Adviser based in Brussels, Ms. Lindy Muzila, UNODC Regional Project Coordinator and the ARINSA Secretariat team.During the meeting, Ms. Muzila updated the DPP on progress in drafting the asset recovery guidelines which workshop ended this afternoon. She also provided an overview of the ongoing Financial Investigations training, which concludes tomorrow. The discussions highlighted the collaborative effort to strengthen Zambia’s capacity to investigate, trace, and recover illicit

Lusaka | February 3, 2026 – The National Prosecutions Authority (NPA) and the Human Rights Commission (HRC) have established a critical action plan to address systemic delays in Zambia’s criminal justice system that contribute to prolonged pre-trial detention and court congestion. The agreement was forged during a strategic meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026, when a senior delegation from the Human Rights Commission, led by Chairperson Dr. Pamela Sambo, paid a courtesy call on the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Gilbert A. Phiri, SC. The Commission’s delegation included Director-General Mbololwa Wamunyima, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Felicity Kayumba-Kalunga, and several key Commissioners, among them Ms. Laura Miti, Father Joe Komakoma, and Bishop Emmanuel Yona Chikoya. The HRC outlined key concerns from its monitoring, noting that delays in bringing accused persons to court, frequent adjournments, and the submission of incomplete investigation dockets undermine the constitutional right to a fair hearing within a reasonable time. These holdups create a cascading effect, overburdening police cells and