Tonse Alliance Chairperson Given Lubinda has reported Dr Chris Zumani Zimba to the police for alleged identity theft and harassment .
Zambia Police Service has launched investigations into a case contrary to Sections 14(1)(a) and 22(1)(a) of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 2 of 2021.
Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga says the matter is reported at Woodlands Police Station in which Mr Lubinda has alleged that Dr. Zumani published a false and misleading article about him on social media.
He says Mr. Lubinda reported that while browsing Facebook, he came across a post on a page titled “DR CHRIS ZUMANI ZIMBA,” which accused him of secretly appointing Patriotic Front members and other individuals to positions within the Tonse Alliance.
The post also contained his photograph and screenshots of purported WhatsApp conversations allegedly between him and Dr. Zimba, suggesting that he approved a list of appointees dated October 3, 2025 claims he has strongly denied.
Upon discovering the post, Mr. Lubinda reported the matter to the police, who have since opened an inquiry file and instituted investigations.
Zambia Police has since reminded members of the public that impersonation, publication of false information, and harassment via social media are serious offences under the Cyber Crimes Act.
By Victoria Kayeye Yambani
