Lumelo Fumbelo’s Viral Video Sparks Outrage as Zambians Question Student’s Conduct

A viral video allegedly showing Grade 12 pupil Lumelo Fumbelo flogging and verbally confronting a fellow student has triggered widespread condemnation on social media, with many Zambians expressing disappointment over the incident. The video, which has been circulating across various social media platforms, appears to show Fumbelo removing his shirt before physically assaulting another pupil […]

A viral video allegedly showing Grade 12 pupil Lumelo Fumbelo flogging and verbally confronting a fellow student has triggered widespread condemnation on social media, with many Zambians expressing disappointment over the incident.

The video, which has been circulating across various social media platforms, appears to show Fumbelo removing his shirt before physically assaulting another pupil inside what is believed to be a school dormitory.

During the incident, Fumbelo is also heard shouting and using abusive language while striking the other student.

The footage has generated intense debate online, with many social media users questioning the behavior displayed in the video.

The incident has attracted particular attention because Fumbelo rose to prominence earlier this year after representing Zambia in a Pan-African cultural and academic student exchange programme in Ghana.

The David Kaunda National Technical High School pupil became a popular figure on social media after videos of him interacting with students in Ghana went viral.

Many people praised him for promoting Zambian culture, teaching his Ghanaian colleagues the Bemba language and using humour to strengthen cultural exchanges between students from different countries.

His calm personality, confidence and communication skills earned him admiration from many Zambians, with several social media users describing him as a positive ambassador for the country.

However, the emergence of the latest video has led to renewed debate, with some members of the public expressing concern over what they see as a contradiction between the image he previously projected and the conduct shown in the circulating footage.

Others have urged people to avoid rushing to judgment, arguing that the circumstances surrounding the incident should first be established before conclusions are drawn.

The video has also reignited discussions about bullying, student discipline and violence in boarding schools.

Some social media users have called on school authorities to investigate the matter and provide clarification regarding the incident.

As of Thursday, August 13, 2026, neither the Zambia Police Service nor David Kaunda National Technical High School had issued an official statement regarding the video.

The authenticity of the footage and the events leading up to the confrontation have also not been independently verified.

The incident continues to generate reactions online as many Zambians await an official response from the relevant authorities.