Latest Reports
CSOs oppose cyber Security, Crime Bills they were poorly drafted
A consortium of civil society organizations has urged the UPND administration to withdraw the cyber security, cyber crimes and anti-terrorism bill currently before parliament and subject them to boarder consultation. …
Lungu eligibility case to go live on TV
In line with Chief Justice Mumba Malila’s recent pledge to ensure that the court case of national interest is aired live on television, judgement in the election eligibility case involving …
MISA Zambia Secures Victory for Unfairly Dismissed Journalist
MISA Zambia is pleased to announce a significant legal victory for Mr. Stafrance Zulu, a journalist formerly employed by Zambia Daily Mail. After being wrongfully dismissed, Mr. Zulu sought legal …
Cadres Storm Yusuf Radio Station, Block Citizens First Party President Harry Kalaba
Supporters of a major political party stormed the premises of Mpika Diocese, obstructing Citizens First Party President Harry Kalaba from participating in a scheduled political program at Yusuf Radio Station. …
Zambia’s Cabinet Approves Introduction of New Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Bills
Lusaka, August 20, 2024 — In a move to bolster the nation’s cyber security framework, the Zambian Cabinet approved, in principle, the introduction of two new pieces of legislation: the …
This President you are insulting day and night is a human being, warns Akafumba
It is not a threat but a promise, we will not allow social media abuse to be used to intimidate or malign anyone, warns home affairs permanent secretary Josephs Akafumba. …
Socialist Party president Fred M’membe Arrested for Seditious Practices
On August 8, 2024, the Zambia Police Service arrested and formally charged Dr. Fred M’membe, aged 65, for the offence of seditious practices. In a statement released by Zambia police …
COURT FINES KAMWALA UPND COUNCILLOR 40 000 FOR CYBER CRIMES
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted and fined 37-year-old Mainda Simataa, Kamwala Ward Councillor from the ruling party, for two counts of cyber-related crimes. Simataa was jointly charged with 33-year-old …
MEDIA WILL SOON BE ALLOWED TO BROADCAST SOME CASES LIVE JUDICIARY HAS APPROVED – CJ
CHIEF Justice Mumba Malila says the Judiciary’s Policy Committee agrees that some selected court proceedings should be broadcast live, adding that they are currently at the stage of crafting guidelines. …