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  3-Year-Old Girl Dies After Alleged Assault by Drunk Uncle in Ndola Crime News | Ndola | April 13, 2026 A tragic incident in Ndola has claimed the life of a three-year-old girl identified as Janet Mazimba after she was allegedly assaulted by her uncle during a drinking spree. Police reports indicate that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning and was officially reported around 02:10 hours on April 13, 2026 . The suspect, identified as Alimon Simukonda (38) , is alleged to have been heavily intoxicated when he violently slammed the child onto the ground. The child’s grandmother, who witnessed the shocking incident, reported that the young girl immediately began bleeding severely from the nose and mouth following the assault. Authorities confirmed that Simukonda has since been arrested and remains in police custody as investigations into the matter continue. Police have condemned acts of violence against children and urged members of ...

Elton Mulenga, Two Others Die in Kapiri Road Traffic Accident Kalemba | Road Accident News | April 12, 2026 Three lives, including that of 38-year-old Elton Mulenga , have been lost following a tragic road traffic accident involving a speeding minibus along the Great North Road in Kapiri Mposhi. The accident occurred yesterday around 09:40 hours in the Luanshimba area when a Nissan Caravan minibus, registration number CAK 4236ZM , carrying 18 passengers lost control and overturned into a drainage. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi confirmed that the vehicle was being driven by Watson Sililo , 36, of Lusaka West, who was travelling towards Kabwe when the journey suddenly turned tragic. Preliminary investigations indicate that excessive speed may have caused the driver to lose control, forcing the vehicle off the road before overturning violently into a nearby drainage. The impact claimed the lives of three passengers at the scene. The deceased have been ident...

Three Dead, Fifteen Injured in Kapiri Mposhi Road Traffic Accident PRESS STATEMENT | Zambia Police Service | April 12, 2026 Three people have died while fifteen others sustained serious injuries following a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on April 11, 2026 around 09:40 hours in Luanshimba area along the Great North Road in Kapiri Mposhi District. The accident involved a Nissan Caravan public service minibus registration number CAK 4236ZM , driven by Watson Sililo , 36, of Lusaka West. The vehicle, which had eighteen passengers on board, was extensively damaged. Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle due to excessive speed while travelling towards Kabwe. The minibus veered off the road and overturned into a drainage. Three passengers died on the spot and have been identified as Elton Mulenga , 38, of Lusaka, an unidentified adult male, and a female juvenile whose identity is yet to be established. Fifteen passeng...

Security Guard Murdered, Shops Robbed in Kitwe’s Musonda Compound By Ennie Kishiki Mutepuka | YAR FM News | April 2026 A 66-year-old security guard identified as Mushili Chungu has been murdered during a suspected robbery incident in Musonda Compound of Kitwe on the Copperbelt Province. Confirming the development, Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi said the victim was discovered unconscious with a deep head injury and was later pronounced dead. Police reports indicate that unknown criminals also broke into two shops at Mufuchani Market , stealing goods valued at approximately K34,300 from Victor and Sons shop owned by Victor Lungu, and K28,950 worth of merchandise from Bit by Bit shop owned by Mwanauta Chrispin. Mr. Yuyi stated that the incident is believed to have occurred between 21:00 hours on April 9, 2026 and 05:30 hours on April 10, 2026 . Police have since launched investigations into the matter. No arrests or recoveries have been made s...

  Police Impound Toyota Corolla After Discovering Three Cattle Stuffed Inside By Samuel Khwawe | Eastern Province News Police in Katete District of Eastern Province have impounded a grey Toyota Corolla taxi, registration ARD 321 , after officers discovered three cattle crammed inside the vehicle during a pre-dawn operation in Kavulamungu Village. The unusual livestock transport incident occurred between 01:00 hours and 06:00 hours on Friday, April 10, 2026. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed that officers acted on a tip-off from a concerned citizen who reported suspected stolen cattle in the area. Police quickly moved to Kavulamungu Village, laid an ambush, and intercepted the saloon car carrying: 🐄 One brown cow 🐄 One brown calf 🐄 One black-and-white ox Three suspects were found in possession of the animals: Saiti Mudimba (51) of Ibex Compound — driver of the vehicle, Jonathan Banda (54) of Kawaza Compound, Fackson...

Lusaka TikToker “Why Me” Seeks Medical Attention as Trial Continues Zambian Current Affairs & Politics | Court News Famous Lusaka TikToker Francis Kapwepwe , popularly known as “Why Me” or “Muli Above the Law” , has informed the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court that his health condition has deteriorated and he requires medical attention. When the matter came up for continuation of trial, Mr. Kapwepwe requested Principal Resident Magistrate Idah Phiri to allow him to seek medical treatment, adding that the case has taken too long to conclude. The 29-year-old accused is facing three counts of hate speech and expressing tribal contempt. Earlier, the ex-convict applied for bail pending trial, but the prosecution opposed the application, arguing that he was previously elusive before his arrest. In her ruling, Magistrate Phiri denied the bail application, stating that the plea lacked merit and that the accused posed a flight risk. The court heard that law enforcemen...