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DEC Arrests Zambian Musician

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has apprehended a popular Zambian musician, Edward Chanda, popularly known as Chanda, for allegedly trafficking in 30.3 grammes of dry loose cannabis in Lusaka. The 28-year-old, a resident of Meanwood, was among several suspects apprehended during intelligence-led operations targeting drug trafficking networks in Lusaka, Muchinga and Southern Provinces. In a separate operation in Lusaka, the Commission apprehended 22-year-old Eliam Masepa Chisale, also known as Ghost, who was allegedly found in possession of 71 sachets of […]

todayOctober 22, 2026 10

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Bishop Chikoya Calls For Fair Application Of Law

Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Central Zambia, Reverend Emmanuel Chikoya, has called for the law to be applied fairly and consistently to all individuals. Reverend Chikoya said no one is above or beneath the law, arguing that selective enforcement can create a perception that an individual is being targeted. Speaking during the Thursday edition of 5FM’s Burning Issue programme this morning, following the arrest of Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lusaka, His Grace Dr Alick Banda, by the Drug […]

todayOctober 1, 2026 9

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Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda Charged And Arrested For Unlawful Possession Of ZRA Vehicle

The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), has formally charged and arrested His Grace, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lusaka, Dr. Alick Banda. In a statement, DEC Public Relations Officer Allan Tamba said the arrest is in connection with the offence of Possession of Property reasonably believed to have been unlawfully obtained, pursuant to Section 319 of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of the Republic of Zambia. Mr. Tamba added that particulars of the offence are that; Dr. […]

todaySeptember 28, 2026 17

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Government Says Over K7.3 Million Seized from Three Former government Officials

Government has addressed reports circulating on social media concerning former Zambian diplomat Ambassador Martha Lungu Mwitumwa and Hannah Katontoka, a member of the Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance media team. Speaking during a joint press briefing this afternoon with Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana, Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo dismissed reports that the two women had been abducted, saying they were taken into custody by law enforcement agencies to assist with investigations and […]

todayAugust 12, 2026 15

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