CABINET has approved in principle the introduction of a Bill in Parliament to repeal and replace the Penal Code Act, No. 42 of 1930. This is in order to revise the law relating to criminal liability and provide the corresponding penalties. In a statement on decisions made by Cabinet, Minister …
MISA Zambia is concerned at the holding of journalists for close to two hours at Kabwata Police premises by Zambia Police Services in Lusaka, yesterday 16th September 2022. According to reports received by MISA Zambia, close to five journalists who were covering protestors were ordered by Zambia Police Service officers …
After spending six (6) days in Police detention, Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) President Sean Tembo has been formally arrested and charged with the offence of hate speech by the Zambia Police Service. Speaking shortly in a live video on his Facebook page after being released on Police Bond from …
Police in Lusaka have confirmed apprehending and detaining Patriots for Economic Progress President Sean Tembo. According to Zambia Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, Zambia Police will issue a comprehensive statement as soon as they finish with formalities. Reports emerged yesterday that Mr Tembo had been arrested for defaming the president of …
