Zambia: Police launch manhunt after woman raped in Chipata

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Zambia

Crime & Law

Zambian police have launched a manhunt after a woman was raped in Chipata. Authorities are actively searching for the suspect. No further details are provided in the article.

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