JUDICIARY CLOSES COURT PREMISES OVER SECURITY CONCERNS
The Judiciary has directed all members of staff not to report for work today following the closure of court premises over unspecified security concerns.
According to a memorandum dated August 24, 2026, issued by Chief Administrator Nalishibo Imataa, the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure while authorities work to contain the situation.
The memo, addressed to all members of staff, states that workers have been advised not to report for duty until further guidance is issued.
It further indicates that staff will be informed when it is considered safe for normal operations to resume.
The notice was copied to senior judicial officials, including the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, President and Deputy President of the Constitutional Court, and the President and Deputy President of the Court of Appeal, among others.
The Judiciary has not provided details on the nature of the security situation that prompted the closure.
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In 2015 or 2016 ECL dribbled UPND by stopping concourt from finalizing UPND election petition because they sensed danger ahead now the pattern seem to have changed. They allege HH has dribbled them by closing the courts ! ECL blamed the calendar ! Mundubule is under pressure to unreasonably petition: Wasting time and money.