Subordinate Court of Zambia - 2026

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Citation	Judgment date
February 2026
The People v Veronica Mubanga (W0/75/202) [2026] ZMSUB 3 (20 February 2026) Prosecution established a prima facie Anti‑Corruption Act case; the accused was placed on her defence under section 207 CPC. Criminal procedure — no‑case‑to‑answer / prima facie test (s206, s207 CPC); Anti‑Corruption Act — wilful failure to follow laid down procedure; evidentiary threshold at close of prosecution case; court not to decide credibility or proof beyond reasonable doubt at this stage.	20 February 2026
The People v Constance Nalishebo Muleabai (SC/FC/02/25) [2026] ZMSUB 1 (2 February 2026) Accused acquitted on two corruption counts because prosecution failed to prove the alleged donor identified in the indictment. Anti‑corruption – Corrupt practices with a private body – solicitation and receipt of cash gratification – digital forensic WhatsApp evidence and bank records – corroboration of an intermediary witness – failure to prove identity of alleged donor as charged.	2 February 2026
January 2026
The People v Gardner Syakantu and Ors (CRMP/014/23) [2026] ZMSUB 2 (21 January 2026) Late subpoena application refused for non-compliance with Rule 7's 14-day disclosure requirement; pre-defence conference ordered. Criminal procedure – subpoena duces tecum (s.143 CPC) – Economic and Financial Crimes Court Rules – Rule 7(1) 14‑day disclosure deadline – judicial discretion to extend time – strict adherence to expedited procedure.	21 January 2026