31/07/2026
CDEDI is demanding the unconditional release of Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa, accusing the police of holding him without charge.
In a statement on Friday, July 31, 2026, CDEDI said Namiwa was invited to Area 30 on Thursday for a meeting with Head of CID Gerland Chiwanda and IG Richard Luhanga, but was instead taken to Lingadzi Police Station and locked in a cell.
CDEDI Communications Officer Promise Thom alleged that Namiwa was denied food, warm clothing, and access to family and the public.
The arrest comes days after Namiwa called for a lifestyle audit of Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu and named Deputy Homeland Security Minister Norman Chisale over alleged Lumbadzi land allocations.
