Lusaka, Zambia — A Zambian High Court has ordered Dalitso Lungu, son of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, to surrender a large portfolio of assets including dozens of vehicles and real estate holdings after failing to prove they were lawfully acquired, according to a BBC Africa report.
The court’s forfeiture order targets property with an estimated value of more than $1.3 million (about £923,000). Among the assets to be surrendered are 79 motor vehicles, a petrol station, and multiple residential properties, described in reporting as luxury flats and commercial land in the capital, Lusaka.
Judges concluded that Dalitso Lungu, who is 39 years old, and the companies linked to him did not provide credible evidence explaining how the assets were obtained, prompting the decision to hand them over to the state. The ruling is part of broader efforts by Zambian authorities to scrutinise wealth held by individuals closely associated with former government officials.
The case comes nearly nine months after the death of Edgar Lungu, who served as Zambia’s president from 2015 until 2021 and passed away in South Africa in June 2025. The former head of state had six children and remained a prominent figure in Zambian politics until his death.
Legal observers say the forfeiture order reflects increased judicial and civil society focus on transparency and accountability in public life, particularly regarding the accumulation of high-value assets by relatives of political leaders. The government has stated that orders like this are essential to uphold the rule of law and ensure that assets held in the country are legitimately acquired.
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