ZED FARMER, FOUR OTHERS FORMALLY CHARGED WITH MURDER IN KABWE
The Zambia Police Service has charged five individuals with murder following the death of Enock Simfukwe Kasengele, 22, of 16 Miles along the Kabwe–Lusaka Road.
The arrests were made on August 28, 2025, after Chowa Police Station concluded its investigations into the case.
Among those charged is Maria Francis Zeleni Zaloumis, widely known as the “Zed Farmer,” aged 40, of Wonani Farm in Montana.
She is joined by Nathaniel Barthrem, a 34-year-old Nigerian national.
Daniel Chiluwa, 40, a farm manager of Onani Farm No. 5 in Montana.
Fortune Mwitangati, 23, of Nyambe Farm.
And Gift Daka, 25, also of Onani Farm.
All five suspects have been jointly charged with one count of murder, contrary to Section 200, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
They are currently in police custody and are expected to appear in court soon.
Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga reaffirmed the service’s commitment to justice.
He stated that the Zambia Police will continue to pursue serious crimes without fear or favour.
The case has drawn significant public attention due to the involvement of high-profile individuals in the agricultural sector.
ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE
PRESS STATEMENT
MURDER – KABWE
August 28,2025-The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform the public that Chowa Police Station in Kabwe has concluded investigations into the murder of Enock Simfukwe Kasengele, aged 22, of 16 Miles along Kabwe–Lusaka Road.
Following investigations, police today, August 28,2025, have jointly charged and arrested five suspects for one count of Murder, contrary to Section 200, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
Those arrested are:
1.Nathaniel Barthrem, 34, a Nigerian national.
2.Maria Francis Zeleni Zaloumis, aged 40, of Wonani Farm in Montana.
3.Daniel Chiluwa, 40, a farm manager of Onani Farm No. 5, Montana area.
4.Fortune Mwitangati, 23, of Nyambe Farm.
5.Gift Daka, 25, of Onani Farm.
All the suspects are in police custody and will appear in court soon.
The Zambia Police Service assures the public that it will continue to pursue justice without fear or favour and ensure that those who commit serious crimes are held accountable.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Yes let them be Arraigned before the Courts
All should be equal under the Law..
and so too should be Kungo’s murderers.. The late
Kungo, brutally murdered on 12th August, 2021 leaving a young wife, and Children.
Let Justice be done.
That’s the Zambia we want ..
A Zambia without any Sacreds, the Untouchables.
A Zambia which respects our Constitution
A Zambia which respects Institutions of governance
A Zambia Of Separation of Powers
A Zambia Of Multi Party Democracy
And come 2026
On some people’s Ballots will be Cash for work ,
Imita Ufole , and
CDF programs
On my Ballot will be
Hakainde’s Executive Misrule
Nellie Mutti ‘s Parliament
Mumba Malila’s Judiciary
The Axis
The Axis is beyond redemption
On 13th August 2026, The Axis will fall.
The threshold for murder is quite high. The state will have a tough time proving this. There should be a fallback option of manslaughter on the table. It is clear that the intention was never to murder this innocent defenseless young man. But the reckless actions they took may have led to his death. This will depend largely on who the state appoints to prosecute. It could be that they appoint the dumbest prosecutor to make sure that those charged are acquitted.
REJECT TRIBALISM, CORRUPTION AND OPPRESSION.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
Read between the lines. This charge has been made to make sure they are not guilty of murder. There was an action that led to murder but there was no mental aim to kill so they will be acquitted. Mens Rea and Actus Reus. Failure of one means a acquittal.
Huubie, that is my thinking as well. This case will be fast tracked so that the accused spend very little time incarcerated.
Imingalato written all over this case.
REJECT TRIBALISM, CORRUPTION AND IMINGALATO.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
Sad, I hear he lost his life in police detention.