Munali Police Torture & Paralyse Man's
hands
By Delphine Hampande
A group of Munali police officers allegedly tortured a man until he became
paralysed for failing to pay K94, 000.00.
Court Awards K20 Million To Mulobezi Man
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
The Livingstone High Court has awarded a man of Kazungula District K20
million as damages for false imprisonment, mental torture, anguish and
victimization that he suffered at the hands of the police in 2000.
Son Detained Over Mother's Case
By Delphine Hampande
Chainama's Stalilo Community Police Post officers are reported to have
detained a boy over his mother's case.
Make ESCR An Election Issue-OSISA
By perpetual Sichikwenkwe
A South African based Non Governmental Organization, Open Society Initiative
for Southern Africa (OSISA) has urged Southern African countries to make
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR) an election issue if these
rights are to be recognized and implemented in the region.
Journalist's Rights Hindered - Media
Practitioner
By Delphine Hampande
A Lusaka based Media Practitioner has observed that no media institution has
access to cover literally anything that is in the nation's interest because
of interference from quarters in their line of duty.
Magnum Director Confiscates Goods From Employees
By Delphine Hampande
Eight Magnum Investments employees in February 2003 lost their property
after they were accused of stealing company money amounting to K52m.
Court Acquits Suspected Defiler After 118 Days In Custody
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
A Chipata man who was accused of defilement and detained at Chipata Central
prison for 118 days but later acquitted by the magistrate court is appealing
to Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) to assist him sue for unlawful
detention.
L/Stone Police Threatens LRF Staff
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
A Traffic Police Officer at Dambwa Police Post has threatened to hunt down
Livingstone Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) Paralegal for pursuing a case
in which the officer is alleged to have battered a Livingstone resident.
Human Rights School Club Launched In Kitwe
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
A human rights club has been officially opened in Kitwe to help promote
pupils' awareness of human rights in the area.
LRF Visits Katombola Juveniles Reformatory
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
The Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) in Livingstone and Kazungula District
Council Secretary last month visited Katombola Juveniles Reformatory prison
to familiarize themselves with problems facing juveniles.
Suspect's Brother Ordered To Hire Vehicle To Kabwe
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
Police officers from three different police stations in Lusaka allegedly
ordered a suspect's brother to book a vehicle to Kabwe so that they could
fetch for his brother who is suspected to have stolen a motor vehicle.
Kashikishi Residents Urged Not To Engage In Mob Justice
By Monica Kunda
The Legal Resources Foundation in Mansa has complained that some Kashikishi
residents in Nchelenge are in a bad habit of meting instant mob justice on
suspects.
Boy Dies Of Electrocution, ZESCO Denies Liability
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
The Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) has denied liability and
compensating the family of a 10-year-old boy who died after being
electrocuted by ZESCO live wires.
Police Threatens Father Over Son's Escape
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
Police in Lusaka are alleged to be victimizing and threatening with arrest,
a parent of a detained suspect who escaped from Kabulonga police post.
I Want Life Compensation Cries Lusaka
Resident
By Monica Kunda
A Lusaka resident who was operated on by a doctor at Ndola General Hospital
and later developed a jaw complication says he wants life compensation from
the hospital.
OP Official Arrested For Shooting Man
By Delphine Hampande
An official from the Office of the President (OP) has been arrested and
released on bond after the intervention of the Legal Resources Foundation (LRF)
for shooting an innocent man.
Investment Centre Workers Reject Shift Rules
By Delphine Hampande
Workers at Investment Centre in Lusaka's Makeni area have differed with its
management's decision over working shifts.
Lusaka Police Confiscates Donated Bicycles
By Monica Kunda
A Lusaka resident has complained to Legal Resources Foundation in Matero
that Lusaka Central Police officers refused to give him back two bicycles,
which they confiscated from him.
Chairman Evicts Man From OP Land
By Monica Kunda
A Chairman in Lusaka West is alleged to have issued an eviction notice to a
man of Star Cottage area for sins committed by his three sons of which two
have since died.
Cop 'Chews' Client's Money
By Monica Kunda
A named Police officer in Mongu is reported to have used a client's money,
which was paid to the police station.
Widow Appeals To LRF For Help
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
A widow in Kabwe has appealed to the Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) in
Kabwe to assist her obtain title deeds to their matrimonial home that her
brother in law is holding on.
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