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Baby K!lled, Buried In Bush As Couple Arrested In Zambia

Evance Kapito — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:33:09 +0000

The Zambia Police Service has recorded two separate murder cases involving children in Nchelenge District and Chibombo District, sparking concern.

In Nchelenge, police have detained a couple over the suspected murder of a one-year-old boy, Justine Mwansa.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the child’s mother, Doreen Mpundu (24), married John Chishimba (40) in 2025, and the child—reportedly from a previous relationship—was allegedly not accepted by the stepfather.

Police allege that on the night of February 20, 2026, the child was assaulted and later died after losing consciousness. The couple is further accused of burying the body in a bushy area without reporting the incident before relocating to another village.

The matter only came to light on May 4 when the mother reported a domestic dispute to a local headman and later disclosed the alleged murder. Members of the Community Crime Prevention Unit apprehended the couple and handed them over to police.

Officers have since recovered the child’s body in a decomposed state. The suspects remain in custody, and a post-mortem examination is yet to be conducted as investigations continue.

Meanwhile, in Chibombo, police are investigating the murder of a five-year-old girl who went missing after being sent on an errand and was later found dead in nearby bushes.

Authorities say investigations are ongoing and have appealed to the public for information that could assist in the Chibombo case.

Mob Kills Woman ‘Hellen Kamutumbe’ Over “Vanishing Manhood” Accusation in Zambia

Evance Kapito — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:58:51 +0000

A 46-year-old woman, Eneless Hellen Kamutumbe, has been killed by a mob in Kalumbila, after being accused of causing a man’s private parts to disappear.

The incident occurred on March 20, 2026, at Kisasa Market between 11:30 and 13:00 hours.

According to reports, Kamutumbe was shopping when she accidentally came into contact with a 25-year-old man identified as Prince Ntambo, who suddenly began shouting and accused her of “stealing his manhood.”

Prince Ntambo,…

The allegation quickly triggered mob action, with bystanders attacking and stoning her without verifying the claim, despite her attempts to defend herself.

As the situation escalated, Ntambo reportedly tried to reverse the situation and protect the woman, but his efforts failed to stop the violent crowd.

Police officers arrived at the scene but were overpowered by the mob, resulting in three officers being seriously injured and a police vehicle being damaged.

By around 13:00 hours, Kamutumbe had succumbed to her injuries, and the mob fled the scene, leaving her body along the Kisasa–Kalumbila road. Police later transported the body to Bumi Mine Hospital, where she was confirmed dead.

Authorities have since arrested eight suspects to assist with investigations.

The incident has sparked outrage, with calls for action against mob justice and harmful superstitious beliefs, which continue to claim lives. Reports indicate that this is the third such killing in Kalumbila District.

Lusaka Man Arrested Over Image of President Hichilema in Coffin

Evance Kapito — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:14:57 +0000

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.

Court Hears How Man Caught in Married Woman’s Bedroom Was Allegedly Beaten

Evance Kapito — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:44:55 +0000

The Lusaka Magistrate’s Court in Zambia has heard dramatic testimony in a case where a man accused of assaulting a married man claims he was, in fact, the one who was beaten.

Dickson Musopelo, 35, a physicist, is charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm after allegedly punching an army officer who reportedly caught him inside his matrimonial bedroom with his wife on September 26, 2025.

The case is being heard before Magistrate Victoria Mututwa, who earlier found that Musopelo had a case to answer and placed him on his defence.

According to court proceedings, the alleged victim referred to as Mr Chisha (a pseudonym) is said to have found Musopelo in his bedroom after 22:00 hours. It is alleged that the wife asked Musopelo to hide in a wardrobe when her husband unexpectedly entered the house. Following an altercation, Musopelo, who was reportedly half-dressed, allegedly punched Mr Chisha, causing injury.

However, in his defence, Musopelo told the court a different version of events through his witnesses.

His sister, Martha Musopelo, 39, of Kamwala South, testified that on September 27, 2025, her brother came to her home bleeding, with bruises on his left eye and two broken teeth. She told the court she rushed him to Kabwata Police to obtain a medical report before taking him to the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH) for treatment.

Under cross-examination by State prosecutor Georgina Daka, Martha admitted that the medical report described her brother as “stable” and did not indicate active bleeding at the time of examination. She also conceded that she was not present during the alleged incident on September 26 and could not state what transpired that night.

A medical doctor, Sithokozile Nandazi, also testified that she attended to Musopelo at the casualty department in September 2025. She told the court that he complained of jaw pain, difficulty swallowing, nausea, and had sustained two broken teeth, a laceration above the eye, and bruising on the neck.

According to the doctor, Musopelo reported that he had been struck and briefly lost consciousness after the husband allegedly attempted to beat him and tried to strangle him.

During cross-examination, Dr Nandazi admitted she did not conduct a specific examination on the broken teeth and had not presented photographs or physical evidence of them before the court. She further acknowledged that the injuries could have been caused by another person or self-inflicted. She also confirmed that Musopelo was stable and not bleeding at the time she examined him.

Judgment in the matter is expected to be delivered on Friday.

Police Officer Arrested For Alleged Sodomy of 13 Year-old Nephew

Evance Kapito — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:06:40 +0000

‎A police officer based in Kabwe Zambia has been arrested and charged with sòdòmy following allegations that he repeatedly assaulted his 13-year-old nephew over the school holidays.

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‎The case was reported to Chawama Police Station on Saturday, February 7, 2026, by the victim’s father.

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‎ According to the police report, the suspect, Sammy Jere, an officer stationed at Kasanda Police Station in Central Province, is accused of having carnal knowledge of his nephew against the order of nature.

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‎The alleged assaults occurred on multiple occasions at the suspect’s home in Bwacha compound, Kabwe, between December 2025 and January 2026.

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‎The victim had traveled to Kabwe to spend the school holidays with his uncle. It is alleged that during this time, the suspect forced the boy to sleep in the same bedroom with him, exposed him to p0rn0graphic material, and proceeded to s£xually assault him.

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‎The matter came to light after the boy returned to his parents’ home in Lusaka. His parents noticed significant behavioral changes and, upon questioning him, he disclosed the alleged abuse.

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‎Following the report, police issued a medical report form. The victim was examined at Chawama Level One Hospital, where a doctor confirmed the findings.

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‎The suspect has since been apprehended, officially charged and is currently in police custody awaiting court proceedings.

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‎ Police have stated that investigations into the matter are ongoing.

Copied:Zambia Today

House Maid Arrested for Stealing Child and Valuables from Employer

Evance Kapito — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:50:36 +0000

A 20-year-old domestic worker based in Lusaka Zambia has been apprehended and handed over to police after allegedly stealing her employer’s one-year-seven-month-old child along with two refrigerators, mobile phones, and a laptop.

The employer said he was alerted by his landlord, who had received information that the maid was attempting to sell the stolen items. According to the employer, the suspect reportedly told prospective buyers that the items were being offered at a giveaway price to raise transport money, claiming she had received news of her father’s death in Nakonde.

Further details indicate that the domestic worker had booked a room at a lodge in Chazanga, where she allegedly planned to spend the night after selling the stolen goods.

She was later apprehended and handed over to police at Shifwankula Police Station, where investigations have been opened. Authorities have not yet released information regarding potential charges, but the case is under active investigation.

The incident has raised concerns about domestic worker vetting and security measures in Lusaka households.

11 Year-old Girl Defil3d in Maize Field – Suspect On Run

Evance Kapito — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:17:53 +0000

An 11-year-old girl from Malika village in Choma’s Macha chiefdom has reportedly been defiled by a male person only identified as Lweendo while weeding in a maize field.

The incident is alleged to have occurred on 22nd January 2026, around 14:00 hours, with the victim complaining of a painful private part.

Gathered information indicates that the suspect approached the victim while she was working and expressed his intention to have carnal knowledge of her.

When she refused to comply, the suspect allegedly overpowered her and sexually assaulted her before fleeing the scene, with the girl relaying the ordeal to her aunt after she returned home.

Southern Province Commissioner of Police, Moono Namalongo, notes that a Medical Report Form was issued to the victim, who was referred to hospital for medical examination and treatment.

He says a docket of the case has been opened, updating that no arrest had been made at broadcast, with the suspect on the run.

Namalongo assures that the Zambia Police Service remains committed to ensuring that perpetrators of sexual crimes are brought to justice.

Naked Man Found Bathing at Mortuary in Zambia

Edgar Naitha — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:29:27 +0000

Police in Lusaka are investigating a bizarre incident in which a man was found bathing naked inside the mortuary at the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH).

The man, identified only as Michael and believed to be between 25 and 30 years old, was discovered in the early hours of Tuesday.

According to an eyewitness, he was bathing in the area where bodies are normally washed, causing fear among workers at the facility.

The eyewitness said staff initially panicked but later realized the man himself appeared terrified.
With no officers immediately present, workers apprehended him and dragged him to the hospital police post.

He was later taken to Kabwata Police Station, where he remains in police custody.

Zambia Police Service public relations officer Godfrey Chilabi confirmed the incident and said relatives informed police that Michael has a mental health condition.

Police have since handed the matter over for further assessment as investigations continue.

I heard about the wedding from a friend – Zambian woman narrates how her fiancé married another lady after motor accident left her paralysed

Edgar Naitha — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:30:04 +0000

Luundu Mwanakasale, a Zambian woman who was left paralyzed after a tragic road accident in December 2014, has shared how her life changed dramatically just days before her planned wedding.

At the time, Luundu was a 24-year-old teaching student engaged to be married and was on her way to Livingstone to try on her wedding dress when the accident happened.

Her fiancé was the one driving the vehicle, and as they reached Monze, the car overturned, resulting in a serious crash.

While her fiancé escaped the accident unscathed, Luundu sustained a severe spinal injury that left her paralyzed from the waist down and led to the loss of her five-month pregnancy.

Doctors informed her that she would never walk again, and she was confined to a wheelchair—a devastating blow that came just a month before her wedding day.

Luundu spent nearly three months in the hospital, during which her fiancé remained in contact and pretended to support her through the ordeal.

Though they continued dating for three more years after the accident, she was unaware that he had found another woman and was secretly planning a wedding.

Just four days before his wedding, Luundu learned through a friend that her fiancé was about to marry someone else simply because she could no longer walk.

Heartbroken and betrayed, she tried calling him for answers, but he ignored her calls and only contacted her three weeks after his wedding—only to ask about her bank account so he could send money for her medical bills.

The emotional shock pushed Luundu into a deep depression, and she dropped out of college during her second year, unsure of her future and overwhelmed by grief.

To cope, she turned to baking as a therapeutic outlet, slowly regaining her strength and beginning the journey toward emotional healing.

In 2021, determined not to let her disability or heartbreak define her, Luundu re-enrolled in college at Chreso University, where she pursued and completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with distinction.

Now 35 years old, Luundu is happily engaged again—to a man who truly values her for who she is, and who, as she says, “saw beyond the wheelchair.”

DRAMA|| Husband Files For Divorce After He Caught His Wife Red Handed Cheating On Him In His Dreams In Zambia

Edgar Naitha — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:00:09 +0000

ZAMBIA – A 42-year-old woman from Lusaka’s Garden Compound has been left heartbroken after her husband of 24 years ended their marriage over a dream.

Charles Sakala, 44, claimed he repeatedly dreamt that his wife, Mirriam Banda, was cheating on him, and said the visions were too vivid to ignore.

Despite no real evidence of infidelity, Sakala took the dreams seriously and abruptly left their home, abandoning his wife and three children for six months.

When he returned, it wasn’t to reconcile, but to demand a divorce, accusing Banda of being involved with a man who had shown interest in her at the spice shop where she works.
Banda told the Matero Local Court that her husband began changing after buying a car, and soon started entertaining other women.

Sakala argued that his dream was a sign from above and claimed to have “caught” his wife with the man, although there was no proof of wrongdoing.

He told the court he had warned her about associating with men in town and blamed her for not staying “in chill mode.”

Despite Banda’s efforts to save the marriage, Sakala remained adamant about ending it.
Senior Magistrate Lewis Mumba granted the divorce, awarding Banda K12,000 compensation and leaving the house in the children’s name.

The case has stirred public debate in Lusaka, with many questioning whether a dream should justify the end of a long-standing marriage.

Zambian court jails two men for attempting to ‘bewitch’ president

Edgar Naitha — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:33:28 +0000

A Zambian court has sentenced two men to two years in prison for attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema.

Leonard Phiri, a Zambian, and Jasten Mabulesse Candunde, a Mozambican, were arrested in December 2024 and convicted under Zambia’s Witchcraft Act.

Authorities said the men, believed to be witchdoctors, were found with assorted charms, including a live chameleon, which they intended to use in a deadly ritual.

Judge Fine Mayambu declared the men enemies of the state and rejected their lawyer’s plea for leniency, stressing the seriousness of the offense.

The trial marked the first time in Zambia’s history that witchcraft was allegedly used against a sitting president.

Despite claiming to be traditional healers, the men admitted to owning the charms and explained how the ritual was meant to cause death within five days.

Legal expert Dickson Jere noted such prosecutions are rare and highlighted the law’s original aim to protect vulnerable groups from witchcraft-related violence.

The case has revived debate around Zambia’s 1914 Witchcraft Act, as witchcraft remains a culturally sensitive and controversial issue in the country.

Pretoria Court Reserves Judgment in Edgar Lungu Repatriation Case

Edgar Naitha — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:14 +0000

The Pretoria High Court has reserved judgment in a case involving the family of late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu.

Lungu passed away in South Africa on June 5, 2025, but he has not yet been buried, over three months later.

The delay stems from a legal dispute between his family and the Zambian government over his burial arrangements.

Authorities in Zambia insist on repatriating his body for a state funeral, while the family is fighting for the right to choose his final resting place.

In court, the family’s lawyer, Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, argued that Lungu cannot be granted the same privileges as Zambia’s founding president, Kenneth Kaunda.

Ngcukaitobi told the bench that Lungu had lost his presidential benefits before his death, and the law does not allow posthumous reinstatement.

“There are no benefits payable to the dead,” he emphasized.

The appeal seeks to overturn an earlier ruling that ordered Lungu’s repatriation to Zambia for a state-led burial.

With the judgment reserved, the uncertainty surrounding Lungu’s funeral continues.

Edgar Lungu family denies burial talks with Zambia government

Edgar Naitha — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:35 +0000

Spokesperson for the family of former President Edgar Lungu, Makebi Zulu, says there are no ongoing talks with the Zambian government regarding Mr. Lungu’s burial site.

Mr. Zulu explained that the family is instead awaiting the Pretoria High Court’s decision on their application for leave to appeal its ruling ordering the repatriation of Mr. Lungu’s body for a state funeral in Zambia.

He added that the Constitutional Court advised the family to take their direct appeal to the Supreme Court.

This comes after President Hakainde Hichilema announced on Monday, August 25, 2025, that government officials were still engaging with members of the former First Family in South Africa over the matter.

SA Court Dismisses Edgar Lungu Family’s Burial Appeal

Edgar Naitha — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:55:56 +0000

The Constitutional Court of South Africa has dismissed an application by the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu to review a dispute between the family and the Zambian government over his burial site.

In its ruling, the court stated that the Lungu family had failed to provide sufficient grounds for their application and therefore dismissed it.

As a result, an earlier ruling by the High Court in Pretoria — which ordered that Lungu’s body be buried in Zambia — remains in effect.

The case will now return to the High Court in Pretoria, where it was adjourned last month.

The Lungu family has been calling for an expedited trial to ensure the timely interment of the late former president.

BREAKING NEWS: South African Court Rules Edgar Lungu Must Be Buried in Zambia

Edgar Naitha — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:06:23 +0000

South Africa’s High Court has ruled that the body of the late Edgar Lungu should be buried in his native Zambia.

The ruling was delivered by three judges at the High Court in Pretoria.

Lungu’s body had been kept in South Africa, where his family wished for him to be buried, but the Zambian government insisted that he be laid to rest in his homeland.

The former president died on 5 June 2025.

Source: Zambia Reports

Court to Decide Final Resting Place of Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu

Edgar Naitha — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:38:28 +0000

Several members of the Lungu family, including those from the former first family and the intervening family, have gathered in South Africa amid rising tensions.

The court must decide whether Lungu will be buried in South Africa or returned to his ancestral land in Zambia.

This case has drawn regional attention and sparked emotional debates that have crossed national borders.

Supporters are divided, with some citing security and health reasons for a South African burial.

Others argue that the former president must be buried in Zambia as a matter of cultural and national respect.

Outside the court, a group of South Africans held placards calling for Lungu’s burial in Zambia.

Bragging About Having P0rno Videos? Expect a Visit from Police – Zambia

Evance Kapito — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:33:07 +0000

Zambia Police have issued a stern warning to members of the public against the possession, production, and sharing of pornographic material emphasizing that even those who merely brag online about having such content are committing a crime.

Speaking in Lusaka, Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the law applies equally to anyone involved in pornographic activities, including those who comment on social media claiming to have explicit videos or requesting others to send them.

“Production, possession, and distribution you commit the same offence as the person who actually produced it,” said Hamoonga. “We urge members of the public that if you are possessing, producing, or distributing, you are committing the same offence. That’s what the law states.”

Hamoonga added that even individuals offering to share videos or providing phone numbers in comment sections are violating the law.

“So don’t be surprised if we visit you. Because by bragging or confessing publicly, you are already admitting to committing a crime,” he warned.

He further stated that those who may have produced adult content outside Zambia and are found with it within the country are also liable to arrest.

“To those producing, they face up to five years imprisonment, a fine between K6,000 and K30,000, or both. Even if the content was produced abroad, possessing it in Zambia is still a crime,” Hamoonga said.

The Police Service has urged the public to refrain from any engagement in pornographic material, whether offline or online, to avoid prosecution.

Zambian Model Mwaka And Filmmaker Kazadi Arrested Over Production and Circulation of P0rnographic Content

Evance Kapito — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:00:51 +0000

The Zambia Police Service has arrested and charged three individuals in connection with the production and circulation of obscene materials, contrary to Section 177 of the Penal Code Act, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.

In a statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga, the three suspects are Model Mwaka Halwiindi, 23,Film maker David Kazadi, 34 and Ruby Muzandu, 23

Charges against the trio are as follows:

Mwaka Halwiindi has been charged with two counts of making or producing pornographic videos tending to corrupt morals, under Section 177(1)(a).

David Kazadi has been charged with two counts of producing obscene content and two counts of circulating obscene materials, under Sections 177(1)(a) and 177(1)(b) respectively.

Ruby Muzandu is facing one count of conveying or exporting obscene content, under Section 177(1)(b).

According to the police, the offences involve the creation, distribution, and digital transmission of pornographic content, which was discovered following intelligence-led investigations and digital surveillance by the Cybercrime Unit.

The suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to appear in court soon.

The police have warned members of the public against engaging in activities that violate public morality and decency, emphasizing that such offences carry serious legal consequences.

“The Zambia Police Service remains committed to upholding law and order, especially in the digital space, and will not relent in bringing offenders to justice,” reads part of the statement.