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POLICE in Lusaka have detained a Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) journalist connection with an alleged cyber offence involving the recording and publication of a private conversation.

Zambia Police Service Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi confirmed that MacPherson Mukuka, 37, was detained for “Prohibition of Recording a Private Conversation Without Prior Notice,” contrary to Section 10 of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025.

According to police, between July 14 and July 17, 2026, Mukuka allegedly used a Facebook page known as Earth Television Zambia to publish an article containing an audio recording of a private meeting involving several individuals.

“It is further alleged that the recording was made without prior notice to the persons involved and was later published on the same Facebook page,” Chilabi said.

Investigations into the matter are ongoing and the suspect remains in custody.

“Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the allegations will be provided as investigations progress,” Chilabi said.

(Mwebantu, Sunday, 19th July, 2026)