Zed Komboni Reports (2026)

06/04/2020

President Edgar Lungu writes:

Fellow Citizens,
Zambia has recorded Zero COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
While the numbers look promising, the ferocious war is still on. My Government continues to heighten surveillance. I ask all of you to adhere to the measures I announced in my address to the nation.
Let me once again recognise and thank our hardworkinghealth workers. You remain our heroes and I am proud of you all as your President.
God bless Zambia.

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28/02/2020

POLICE ARREST THREE PEOPLE WHO DRAGGED A PATIENT OUT OF A HOSPITAL BED AND SET HIM ALIGHT
POLICE in Mazabuka have arrested three (03) people in connection with the murder of Choongo Sitali aged 27 years of Zambia compound who was dragged out of his hospital bed and burnt to death by a mob at Mazabuka General Hospital premises on suspicion that he was among criminals spraying poisonous chemical substances.
Police Spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo has told Mwebantu that the three suspects have been identified as female Nchimunya Hamanenga Siasokwe aged 42 years, male Chizunga Halwiindi aged 36 years of Hospital Compound and Fraser Kaira aged 32 years.
She added that the suspects have been charged with murder and are currently in police custody. Investigations have continued with a view of arresting more suspects.

26/02/2020

Ndola Man Admits Defiling 3-Year-Old Girl.
A 23-year-old Ndola man has pleaded guilty to one count of defiling a three-year-old girl. However, Shadreck Phiri has denied defiling a five-year-old girl.
In this matter, Phiri stands charged with two counts of defilement contrary to the Laws of Zambia.
It is alleged in the first count that Phiri, on January 16, 2020 in Ndola, did have unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 16.
In count two, it is alleged that Phiri, on the same dates, did have unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 16.
When the matter came up before Ndola Magistrate Arnold Kasongamulilo, Phiri pleaded guilty to the first count.
"Yes, I understand the charge. I admit sleeping with her (3 year-old-girl). I was drunk," Phiri said.
In the second count, Phiri denied defiling the five-year-old girl.
Magistrate Kasongamulilo then adjourned the matter to March 4, 2020 for written facts in count one and possible trial in count two.

08/02/2020

I LOST MY VIRGINITY IN MAZABUKA - HAMUKALE
Southern Province Minister, Dr. Edify Hamukale has registered his first ‘buzz’ statement of 2020 Saturday afternoon when he told a gathering he lost his virginity in Mazabuka after completing secondary school.
Hamukale happily shared his intimate past with residents at the commissioning of Mazabuka Bus Station, also attended by Germany Ambassador to Zambia Achim Burkhart among other dignitaries.
The Provincial Minister recalls his fond secondary school days with Mazabuka Mayor Vincent Lilanda and narrated that he was, until Grade 12 a virgin, but “misbehaved” after completing school in Mazabuka.
"Upto to G12 I was still a virgin...And then (when) I came to Mazabuka, I misbehaved, for the first time.So, it's a place so dear to my heart," revealed Hamukale.
Meanwhile, Hamukale says Mazabuka is always at heart because his mother hails from Chief Mwanachingwala and his career journey started from the sweet town.
He has since pledged commitment to facilitating for the development of the district.

30/01/2020

Court cages Ndola farmer for turning 8-year-old granddaughter into "small wife"
A NDOLA farmer who turned his 8-year-old granddaughter into a "small wife" and then infected her with ge***al warts will now spend 20 years in prison as punishment.
Before his sentence, Samson Ngosa begged for liniency telling the Ndola Hight Court that he was advanced in age and a first offender who was entitled to leniency pointing out that he was also remorseful.
This is in a matter where Ngosa stood charged with defilement contrary to the laws of Zambia.
It was alleged that in March last year, according to prosecution evidence, Ngosa inserted his manhood into the 8-year-old victim’s private part.
According to testimony also by the victim’s 12-year-old sister who had been sleeping next to her the time of the encounter, testified that her grandfather used to abuse her and sister and would refer to her sister as small wife.
The court heard that the incident happened whilst their grandmother had gone out to a funeral.
Upon her return, she heard the news and started to fight with her husband, Ngosa.
When the matter came up before Ndola High Court Judge Derrick Mulenga, Ngosa was found guilty of defilement and was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
In his defence, Ngosa opted to remain silent, but had a witness who was his wife and she testified that she had on the material day gone for a funeral.
In her testimony, Ngosa's wife admitted that her husband was the only man who had been left with the other children.
According to medical examination, upon visiting the hospital after getting sick, the victim was found to have contracted ge***al warts.
In mitigation through his advocate, Ngosa stated that he was advanced in age and a first offender who was entitled to leniency also stating that he was remorseful.
However, Judge Mulenga said that he had heard the mitigation and also taken note that Ngosa was advanced in age.
“But at the same time being advanced works against him. Being a grandfather gives you responsibility to be a protector of grandchildren, to nurture them and give them the best of life and his conduct was contrary.
Defiling a child to an extent of giving her a sexually transmitted disease is very bad,” he said
He then sentenced Ngosa to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour.

25/01/2020

Solwezi woman burns boyfriend as revenge for HIV infection
A 24-YEAR-OLD woman of Solwezi has burnt her boyfriend aged 53 as punishment for infecting her with the HIV.
Evelyn Simwinga is said to have poured kerosene on her lover of two years Samuel Mumba before tossing a lit match stick on him.
Police found an empty two litre container, used match stick and a partially burnt door mat on the scene.
Mumba sustained multiple superficial burns on both shoulders and back part of the neck and is currently admitted at Solwezi General Hospital.
Northwestern Province Commissioner of Police, Hudson Namachila has confirmed the incident which he happened last night between 22:00 and 22: 30 hours at house number 12959 Mulomba Street in Kabitaka.
Namachila said Simwinga who is in police custody told police officers that her actions were meant as revenge on Mumba for infecting with HIV.
Last month, another man Sowlezi died after his jilted lover poured petrol on him and set him ablaze.

22/01/2020

COPPERBELT RESIDENTS URGED NOT TO FALL PREY TO FALSE ALARMS OF RITUAL KILLINGS AND SNATCHING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN

Police on the Copperbelt are appealing to residents not to fall prey to false alarms of ritual killings and snatching of school children.
Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner, Charity Katanga says spreading false and alarming information is criminal and such individuals may be prosecuted.
Mrs. Katanga says police has since engaged the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) to control the spread of such videos and audios.
Copperbelt has witnessed a number of riots by residents over alleged ritual killings in their communities.
This morning, sporadic protests have erupted in Chimwemwe, Race-Course and Wusakile where residents have demanded that police intensify patrols owing to word going round that suspected ritual killers have invaded Kitwe.

20/01/2020

Lungu hints at presence of ritual killers in Chingola
PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has hinted that there may be ritual killers on the loose in Chingola on the Copperbelt.
Fear and unrest sparked by brutal murders of residents have recently gripped the mining town.
Although police say two people have been murdered so far, some residents have put the number slightly higher.
Home Affairs minister Steven Kampyongo along with his defense counterpart Davies Chama are in Chingola to check the security operations being supervised by lnspector General of police, Kakoma Kanganja.
Yesterday, Kampyongo announced movement restrictions after 22:00 hours for security reasons.
In a Facebook posting early this morning, President Lungu said he was concerned with the insecurity in Chingola.
"I want to assure Chingola residents that all suspected ritual killers will be caught and brought to book," President Lungu wrote.
The Head of State said he had despatched senior security government officials to Chingola "following a spate of suspected ritual killings in mining town."
President Lungu also advised Chingola residents not to take the law into their own hands by burning and killing people suspected to be connected to the crimes.
"Work with the Police and ensure you give them all the necessary information concerning suspected ritual killers," urged President Lungu.

19/01/2020

A 21 YEAR OLD CHONGWE YOUTH DIVE INTO WELL TO RETRIEVE A 15 MONTHS OLD BABY.
A 21-YEAR-OLD youth of Chongwe has become a hero after diving into a well to retrieve a 15-month-old baby who had fallen in as it’s mother attended to laundry.
Misheck Njomwa retrieved the baby alive and has been hailed by Chongwe District Commissioner Robster Mwanza as a “gold medal-deserving young man.”
According Mwanza’s narration in a Facebook posting, the baby, unnoticed by its mother who was busy washing strayed and crawled to the mouth of the well and eventually plunged in.
“It took the passersby to noticed that baby's crying voice was coming out of the well, he also noticed that the baby got inside without the knowledge of the mother,” Mwanza narrated.
“Neighbours came to render help but failed. It took 21-year-old Misheck Njomwa's courage to dive into the dark well to rescue the baby, the fire brigade failed to reach the destination due to poor location,” added Mwanza.
He said Chongwe Central Ward Councilor Juvenelis Mulimbika rushed to the scene and quickly took the baby to the hospital after Njomwa’s heroic rescue operation.
“I Robster Mwanza on behalf of the Chongwe District do take this opportunity to applaud the young man who saved a life and may l encourage all the people out there to be vigilant to our Children all the time.”

04/01/2020

KABASIYA SENTENCED TO DEATH
Constable Edward Kabasiya has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of murdering his colleague Lennox Kapila at Lusaka’s Kaunda Square Police Post.
Kabasiya was sentenced to death around 14:30 hours.
According to the Penal Code in section 200, any person who with malice aforethought causes the death of another person by an unlawful act or omission is guilty of murder.
Kabasiya shot Kapila dead for refusing to arrest a technician who was repairing his television set.

03/01/2020

ZNS captain found dead
POLICE in Lusaka have picked the body of a Lusaka-based Zambia National Service captain Josephat Shula who went missing on Tuesday.
Captain Shula's body was discovered this morning on Old Kanyama.
Police spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo said captain Shula's body was found with stab wounds to his chest and forehead.
Police say a 44-year-old member of the public discovered the body and reported to Kanyama Police Station.
She said no arrest had been met yet in the murder.
"A member of public aged 44, of Old Kanyama reported to have discovered a body of a male person lying along the road in a place famously known as Galaxy in old Kanyama. Scene visited and Police found a body of an adult male person aged between 30 and 35 years with stab wounds on the chest and forehead," Katongo said
Captain Shula leaves behind a wife of five years.

30/12/2019

CAUSING DEATH CHARGE STICKS ON LUSAKA JUVENILE
THE Juvenile alleged to have caused the death of Sebastian Lungu at Lusaka’s JCS Chinese market has been found guilty by High Court Judge Ennesie Banda Bobo
The court has however reserved its orders against the juvenile because even if he claims to be 17-years-old, the actual age has not been medically determined.
Judge Banda-Bobo has adjourned the matter to the 14th of January 2020 for the production of medical documents on the age, a social welfare report, mitigation and sentencing.
If the medical documents which will be produced will confirm the juvenile is below 19 years old, then he cannot be sentenced to death.
The Juvenile caused the death of Lungu by stabbing him in the neck.

Source: Diamond Tv

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