Kabwe Resident Magistrate warns of illegal entry risks

KABWE Resident Magistrate Sebastian Mwenya has expressed concern that the illegal entry of undocumented migrants into Zambia poses a public health risk, as they may bypass mandatory health screenings at official entry points. Magistrate Mwenya said illegal immigrants could expose Zambians to contagious diseases such as Ebola, particularly in view of disease outbreaks in some […]

KABWE Resident Magistrate Sebastian Mwenya has expressed concern that the illegal entry of undocumented migrants into Zambia poses a public health risk, as they may bypass mandatory health screenings at official entry points.

Magistrate Mwenya said illegal immigrants could expose Zambians to contagious diseases such as Ebola, particularly in view of disease outbreaks in some neighbouring countries.

He was speaking when he convicted a 31-year-old Burundian national, Dieudonne Sinzinkayo, for unlawfully entering and staying in Zambia without valid travel documents.

Brief facts before the court were that on September 10, 2026, in Kabwe District, Sinzinkayo, being a Burundian national, unlawfully entered Zambia without valid travel documents as required by law.

In passing judgment, Magistrate Mwenya found Sinzinkayo guilty and charged and fined him K4,500, in default of which he would serve three months simple imprisonment.

“On your own admission of the offence, I find you guilty as charged and convict you accordingly, and in order to deter would-be offenders, I fine you a sum of K4,500 to be paid immediately. In default, you shall serve a custodial sentence of three months simple imprisonment,” ruled Magistrate Mwenya.