KALENGA AND ELSON FACES 25 YEARS IN JAIL FOR ALLEGED INTERVIEW WITH POLITICIAN XAVIER CHUNGU
Zambian Post has seen reports circulating on social media, Kalenga Chambatu, popularly known as Kalenga, and Elson Chigerwe, also known as Uncle Elson, the hosts of “That ZED Podcast,” have reportedly been in police detention since Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
The duo is alleged to have been detained in connection with an interview they conducted and publicised featuring Liberal Democrats Party (LDP) president Xavier Franklin Chungu.
According to police allegations, the interview contained information deemed to be official secrets.
Mr Chungu is also being detained at Kabwata Police Station and has been charged with revealing official secrets contrary to Section 4 of the State Security Act.
In Zambia, revealing official state secrets or unauthorized communication of classified information contrary to the State Security Act (Chapter 111 of the Laws of Zambia) carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 15 years, which can extend up to a maximum of 25 years
Authorities have not yet issued a detailed public statement regarding the specific information in question or when the suspects are expected to appear in court.
Zambian Post 19 May 2026