Lusaka Man Arrested Over Image of President Hichilema in Coffin
Published on February 25, 2026 at 4:14 PM by Evance Kapito
The Zambia Police Service has formally charged and arrested Mambwe Zimba of Water Works area in Libala South, Lusaka, for allegedly transmitting deceptive electronic communication.
According to Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha, the suspect has been charged under Section 19(1)(a) of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025.
Kaitisha said Zimba was apprehended following a joint operation conducted by the Zambia Police Service in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies.
She explained that on February 22, 2026, Zimba, allegedly acting as an administrator of a Facebook page known as “Zambia for All 2026,” transmitted what police described as a deceptive and misleading electronic image.
The image allegedly falsely depicted Hakainde Hichilema lying in a coffin.
Police say the publication was false and misleading to members of the public both within and outside Zambia.
The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to appear in court soon.
