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Zambia Launches Mobile Courts to Address Prison Overcrowding Crisis

In a groundbreaking move to tackle severe prison overcrowding, Zambia has launched a pilot project introducing mobile courts. This initiative aims to alleviate pressure on...

Francis Muchemwa Appeals Conviction, Cites Unfair Trial and Lack of Evidence

Patriotic Front member Francis Muchemwa, also known as Commander II, has appealed to the High Court to overturn his conviction and three-year prison sentence...

Parliament Requests Update on ECL’s Health

Parliament has ordered the Minister of Health, Elijah Muchima, to provide the nation with an update on the health of former President Edgar Lungu...

FAZ Disputes K15 Million Compensation Claim from Fredrobie, Citing Contractual Failures

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has strongly opposed a K15 million compensation claim by Fredrobie Concept Zambia Limited, contending that any losses incurred...

ACC Official Denies Presidential Directive in Alleged Raid on Former President Lungu’s Residence

The Head of Corporate Communication and Public Relations at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Timothy Moono, has testified before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that President...

Edith Nawakwi’s Court Appearance Delayed Again Due to Illness in Abduction Case

Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) president, Edith Nawakwi, remains absent from court as reports indicate she is still unwell. Nawakwi was expected to appear...

Two Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Illegally Killing and Selling 17 Lions

The Lusaka Magistrates' Court has sentenced two men to six years in prison with hard labor for illegally killing 17 lions and selling their...

DPP Seeks Forfeiture of K8.1 Million Linked to Fraudulent Transactions

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Gilbert Phiri, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) for the forfeiture of K8.1 million held...

ECZ Urges Constitutional Court to Dismiss Petition Against Nullification of Petauke Parliamentary Seat

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has urged the Constitutional Court to dismiss a petition challenging the nullification of the Petauke parliamentary seat, citing...

Man, 69, Pleads Not Guilty to Defiling Teenage Girl

A 69-year-old man from Mtendere Compound, accused of defiling a teenage girl with an intellectual disability, has pleaded not guilty. The victim, whose parents were...

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