Suzyo Shawa, popularly known as Magnate, has been arrested and charged with dangerous driving following a road traffic accident involving a 19-year-old cyclist in Lusaka’s Salama Park.
The 31-year-old, of New Kasama in Lusaka, was arrested following investigations into the accident, which occurred on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at around 17:30 hours on Ginger Street.
The accident involved the cyclist and a Range Rover motor vehicle.
In a press statement issued today, Zambia Police Service Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha says Mr Shawa has been charged with dangerous driving, contrary to Section 155(1) of the Roads and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 464 of the Laws of Zambia.
Ms Kaitisha says Mr Shawa is currently detained in police custody awaiting court appearance.
By Mulenga Chipampe Makasa
