Zambia Daily Times

31/07/2025

31/07/2025

Former Petauke District Commissioner, Velenasi Moyo, has been sentenced to five months simple imprisonment for abuse of office.

According to court records, the offence occurred between 1st August and 30th September 2020, when Moyo, while serving as Petauke District Commissioner, directed National Registration Officers to issue National Registration Cards (NRCs) to children below the age of sixteen.

The court found this to be an arbitrary act, prejudicial to the interests of the government.

Moyo, who served as District Commissioner from 2014 to 2021, was initially jointly charged with Goodson Lungu, former Patriotic Front Constituency Chairman, on four counts of wilful obstruction of the Registrar and four counts of issuing false statements for the registration of births, dates, and marriage certificates. The duo was acquitted of those eight charges.

However, in a judgment delivered today, Petauke Resident Magistrate Ackson Mumba, convicted Moyo on the offense of abuse of office and sentenced her to five months simple imprisonment.

Source: Breeze FM

31/07/2025

AGGRIPA MUKUKA WRITES

I think as a nation, it's high time we started digging deeper into our history as Zambians...The declaration of Zambia as a Christian national by Fredrick Chiluba and ECL's National Day of Prayer and Fasting have been treated lightly but I think these two leaders saw something bigger beyond their power.

I know ba Chiluba didn't just wake up one day and said to himself: guys , I think we need to give our nation to Christ Jesus and Boom! Everyone agrees and then everything is set. I think there was something dark and the entire Chibula's cabinet realized that only God would help them.

Decades later, another leader comes to a realization that just a declaration is not enough, we need to pray and fast for our nation.

Understanding these two leaders will open up something that will make us know why the issue of the body has become so big today and this will also help us see the battles that our leaders have been fighting silently.

It's not coincidental ✍️🤔

31/07/2025

31/07/2025

The Energy Regulation Board has maintained the fuel pump prices for the month of August 2025.

31/07/2025

And Mwizukanji thought the highly-publicised recent interaction with Kidist was out of love.

Yo-Maps takes Mwizukanji to court over their daughter Bukata !

Zambian singer Elton Mulenga, popularly known as Yo Maps, has applied to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court seeking primary custody of his daughter, Bukata.

He told the court that he would be more than willing to raise her in the same way he and his wife, Kiddist Kiffle, are raising her half-sister at home, as he has consistently taken responsibility for Bukata’s well-being.

Yo Maps stated that on several occasions, he has asked to spend time with his daughter , whether during holidays, weekends, or events but Prudence Nakamba, also known as Mwizukanji, has repeatedly refused without giving any valid reason.

Mr. Mulenga has submitted WhatsApp conversations as evidence to support his claim.

Meanwhile, his wife, Kiddist Kiffle, told the court that he has been a responsible father, adding that she assists him in ensuring that all maintenance payments, school fees, and other expenses related to the child are settled on time.

-Diamond TV

31/07/2025

Instead of withdrawing the Court case to pave way for his burial, they now want to inspect his body before the Court's ruling on the main matter. What is going on?

Governance expert in shock

31/07/2025

PASTOR ARRESTED FOR RA**NG A MENTALLY ILL WOMAN

By Samuel Khwawe

A 22-year-old Pastor has been arrested for allegedly ra**ng an 18-year-old mentally-ill woman in Chimwemwe Village in Mambwe District, Eastern Province.

Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba has confirmed that the incident occurred on July 16, 2025, when Simon Ngoma, a trusted church leader, convinced the victim’s mother to let her assist him with household chores.

The unsuspecting mother agreed, unaware of his sinister intentions.

After returning home, the victim remained silent about the asault until July 29, when she confided in her aunt.

She revealed that Ngoma had forcibly undressed her, covered her mouth and r***d her.

Medical examination confirmed injuries, including bleeding.

Police swiftly arrested Pastor Ngoma who is currently in custody awaiting court appearance.

©Diamond TV

31/07/2025

Late former President Edgar Lungu with former First Lady Esther Lungu

31/07/2025

In today's papers

30/07/2025

79 arrested after violent protests in Chingola: One dead, dozens injured

POLICE PRESS STATEMENT

ARREST OF 79 SUSPECTS FOR RIOTOUS BEHAVIOUR – CHINGOLA DISTRICT

July 30,2025-The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform the general public that a total of Seventy-Nine (79) suspects have been apprehended and are currently in police custody in connection with acts of Riotous Behaviour that erupted today, 30th July, 2025, in Chingola District.

This followed a disturbance by irate Jeraboos (informal small-scale miners) who had been recently displaced from the Senseli Open Pit. The group resorted to violence and wanton destruction of property, targeting public infrastructure and private businesses in Chiwempala Township, Lulamba Township, and Mwaiseni Trading Area.

Police officers were swiftly deployed to restore law and order. However, they met stiff resistance from the unruly mob, which included not only the Jeraboos but also criminal-minded individuals who joined in to take advantage of the chaos.

CIVILIAN CASUALTIES:

Tragically, four civilians who were actively involved in the riots sustained injuries, with one fatality recorded:

1.M’ Bwalya Nsanda (22) of Tula Compound, Chiwempala, was shot dead after sustaining a gunshot wound to the left side of the chest. The body has been deposited in the Nchanga North Hospital Mortuary.
2.Patrick Musenge (33) of Chikola Township sustained a gunshot wound to the right pelvic area.
3.Timothy Musonda, age unknown, of Chiwempala Township suffered severe hand injuries after attempting to pick up a police hand gr***de.
4. A male juvenile aged 13 of Chingola, sustained a gunshot wound to the left hand.

All injured individuals have been admitted to Nchanga North Hospital for medical attention.

POLICE INJURIES:

Seven officers sustained injuries during efforts to disperse the riotous crowd:

1.Assistant Superintendent James Lwanja (50) – multiple head cuts, hand bruises, swollen jaw.
2.Assistant Superintendent Lubomba Kabandama (45) – facial cuts and hand bruises.
3.Chief Inspector Daniel Kanyanta (52) – swollen right calf from stoning.
4.Constable Onongani Phiri (35) – head injury due to stoning.
5.Sergeant Mkandawire Julius – painful right arm from falling off a moving vehicle.
6.Constable Chisanga Francis – chest pains and leg bruises from mob beating.
7.Constable Obed Sakaleni – facial cuts due to stoning.
Except for Sgt. Mkandawire, all injured officers are under observation at Nchanga North Hospital.

DAMAGE TO POLICE INFRASTRUCTURE:

Mathews Nkhuwa Police Post in Chinkola area was vandalized using stones and other projectiles. Eleven (11) motor vehicles parked for safekeeping at the post were extensively damaged. The damaged vehicles include:

1.SPACIO Reg No. BCD 4032
2.SIENTER Reg No. ADF 902
3.ROSA Bus Reg No. AAT 9677
4.ROSA Bus Reg No. AID 9302
5.ROSA Bus Reg No. ACJ 4093
6.Toyota Corolla Reg No. ACV 7011
7.TATA Truck Reg No. BLD 2878
8.Saloon Corolla Reg No. ACJ 9889
9.VOXY Reg No. ACL 65100
10.Isuzu T-King Reg No. BAF 6236
11.Volvo Truck Reg No. AEG 3015

The owners of the affected vehicles are being traced for further documentation and statements.

BURNT EQUIPMENT:

Two earth-moving equipment (a compactor and grader) parked near Chawama Clinic in Chiwempala, part of ongoing road works, were set ablaze. The value of this loss has not yet been ascertained, and investigations are underway to identify the owners.

LOOTED BUSINESSES:

Several business premises were looted including:

1.Antelope Milling Retail Shop – Maiteneke, Chiwempala
2.Mataba Milling Company – Lulamba Township
3.Termites Butchery – Chiwempala
4.Mobile Phone Shop – Chiwempala
5.Council Hostels – Chiwempala Road
6.Wholesale Shop – Chiwempala Township
The value of stolen property remains undetermined. However, some stolen items including bags of mealie meal, bicycles and accessories have since been recovered. Recovery efforts are still ongoing.

ARRESTS AND CURRENT STATUS:

Seventy-nine (79) suspects have been detained and are being held at various police stations in Chingola District. They will appear in court soon on charges relating to Riotous Behaviour, Malicious Damage to Property, Assault on Police Officers, and Theft.

The situation in Chingola has now been brought under control and calm has returned to the affected areas. Police continue to maintain presence on the ground to prevent further disturbances.

The Zambia Police Service sternly warns all individuals contemplating engaging in such lawless conduct that we will not hesitate to act decisively within the confines of the law to protect life and property.

Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER