More Prisoners May Suffocate To Death!
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
Scores of inmates at the Lusaka Central Prison, one of Zambia's largest
prisons, may soon die of suffocation if no immediate action is taken to
decongest the cells. 
Suspects Forced To Unblock Toilet With Bare
Hands
By Monica Kunda
Police in Mansa reportedly made two detainees to unblock a toilet using bare
hands.
The duo, who were in September this year detained for three days after a
quarrel, were also reportedly forced to clean two police cells before being
released unconditionally.
Maintain Girlfriend Or Be Arrested
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
A Lusaka resident has complained that officers from Woodlands Police
Station's Victim Support Unit (VSU) allegedly misinterpreted the law by
ordering him to maintain his pregnant girlfriend.
Court Orders Man To Pay For Brother's
Mischief
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
A Kasama resident who was ordered by the local court to pay K2million
towards his fugitive brother's pregnancy damages, has appealed to the Legal
Resources Foundation (LRF) for assistance.
Officer Attempts To Shoot Guard Over Bottles
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
Two police officers in Livingstone allegedly attempted to shoot a security
guard of Steprite Night Club who reportedly blocked them from taking away
beer bottles.
Mongu Lecturer Cries For Salary Increment
By Monica Kunda
A senior lecturer at the Mongu Teachers Training College has complained
about the alleged failure by the Ministry of Education to upgrade his salary
despite promoting him twice.
Officer Grabs Villager's Cow
By Monica Kunda
A named police officer of Sikongo Police Post in Western Province is alleged
to have grabbed a cow from an innocent villager.
LRF Secures Convict's Release
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
The Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) in Chipata has secured the release of a
man sentenced to a five-year imprisonment term for unlawful possession of
government trophy.
Amend Mental Disorders Act - LRF
By Perpetual Sichikwenkwe
The Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) says the Mental Disorders Act needs
amending in order to stop the detention of patients with ordinary prisoners.
Police Officers Being
"Unprofessional?"
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
A Livingstone resident has bemoaned the alleged lack of professionalism
amongst some officers in the Police Service.
Hone Students Appeals For LRF Help
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
The Evelyn Hone College Students' Union is seeking legal representation from
the Legal Resource Foundation (LRF) in a matter in which it intends to
contest its suspension by the College's Board of Management.
City Market Police Officers Named in Torture
Ordeal
By Monica Kunda
Officers at the Lusaka City Market Police Post allegedly tortured a suspect
in a bid to force him to confess to an alleged charge of murder.
Estate Employees Complain of Harassment
By Monica Kunda
Two Borness Estate cleaners, who were allegedly beaten up for alleged theft
and detained for four days by a policeman, are now seeking compensation from
their employer and the law enforcement officer involved.
Court Accused Of Failure To Enforce Judgement
By Monica Kunda
A Senanga resident has accused a local court in the district of failing to
enforce a judgement allegedly passed in his favour.
Police Grab Bicycle Over Theft Allegations
By Staff Reporter
Police should desist from confiscating property from innocent persons over
trivial issues, the Legal Resource Foundation (LRF) paralegal has charged.
Late Constable's Widow Pursues Benefits
By Monica Kunda
Widow of a Mongu police constable who died in January this year is demanding
payment of her late husband's April and May salaries, which the police
command in Western Province is allegedly holding on to.
Army Holds On To Auctioned Truck
By Monica Kunda
The Zambia Army in Western Province has been accused of holding on to a
truck reportedly auctioned to a Mongu resident last year.
Officer absconds Court sessions?
By Monica Kunda
A case in which a police officer of Mongu was in June implicated in a case
of adultery has reportedly not been heard to date because he has allegedly
failed to attend court.
Limulunga Officers in K6 million Rental
Arrears
By Monica Kunda
The Zambia Police Service has reportedly failed to settle rental arrears
amounting to K6million allegedly incurred by its officers of Limulunga
Police Post in Western Province.
Sacked Omnia Manager paid K15m
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
An Omnia Small Scale Limited employee, who was allegedly sacked in 1999 on
allegations of negligence and financial mismanagement, has been compensated
K15 million after intervention by the Legal Resources Chambers.
Lands Officials' Alleged Dishonesty Cost
Couple K70M
By Madube Pasi Siyauya
A couple of Lusaka's Kaunda Square Township say it lost about K70 million
through the demolition of a Munali house by the initial owner of the land.
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