Zambian politician and Secretary General of the Patriotic Front who was convicted in 2024 of defaming the President and in 2026 of seditious practices.
Latest ruling source 6 Aug 2026Docket checked 27 Oct 20264 sources
Question
What did the court decide?
Where it stands
DecidedWhere it stands
2 cases recorded. Most recent: The People v Raphael Nakacinda (defamation of the President) (decided).
Detail
The People v Raphael Nakacinda (defamation of the President)
Decided
Court
Lusaka Magistrate's Court; on appeal to the High Court for Zambia, Lusaka
Parties
The People v Raphael Nakacinda
What was claimed
Publishing matter with intent to bring the President into hatred, ridicule or contempt (section 69, Penal Code), over 2021 statements alleging the President had summoned judges.
What the court decided
2024-05-17: convicted and sentenced to 18 months with hard labour. 2025-10: Zambia Monitor reported the High Court upheld the conviction.123
The People v Raphael Nakacinda (seditious practices)
Decided
Court
Lusaka Magistrate's Court
Parties
The People v Raphael Nakacinda
What was claimed
Seditious practices over September 2024 statements that prosecutors said could cause public alarm.
What the court decided
2026-08-06: convicted; fine of K2,400 or three months' imprisonment in default.4