24/08/2026
MUFULIRA RESIDENTS SHOCKED BY REPORTED CLOSURE OF HIGH COURTS ACROSS ZAMBIA
Some Mufulira residents have expressed shock and concern over the reported closure of High Courts across Zambia, describing the development as unprecedented and raising questions about access to justice.
The residents spoken to by the Yours fm crew this morning, say the courts are a critical pillar of democracy and should remain accessible to citizens, particularly at a time when the country is dealing with sensitive post-election matters.
Mr Mpundu a taxi driver has questioned why High Court operations would be restricted at this particular time, arguing that any disruption to the justice system could affect people seeking legal remedies.
The concerns come amid reports circulating that High Court facilities in various parts of the country have been closed or had their operations restricted.
Meanwhile, another resident Mrs Sinkala is calling for transparency from the authorities, saying the public deserves a clear explanation of what has prompted the reported measures and how long they are expected to remain closed.
However, the exact nature and extent of the reported closure, including whether all High Court registries and court operations have been suspended, still requires official clarification from the judiciary.
