Zambian 400m sprint star and Zambia National Service (ZNS) sergeant Rhoda Njobvu is at the center of a widening disciplinary and law-enforcement storm after an explicit clip alleged to show her in a sexual act with another woman believed to be a Zambia Correctional Service officer circulated widely on social media. The leak has ignited a national debate over privacy, morality, and the professional expectations placed on athletes who also serve in uniformed state agencies.
ZNS confirmed that internal disciplinary proceedings have been opened. Chief of Public Relations Brigadier General Mable Nyone said the Service is founded on morality, ethics, and constitutionally grounded national values, calling the circulating material behaviour at odds with those standards. She warned that any member whose conduct brings disrepute to the institution will face the full force of disciplinary action, and reaffirmed ZNS’s pledge to serve the nation with integrity while upholding national values and principles.
The Zambia Police Service has launched a formal inquiry to trace the video’s origin, verify its authenticity, and identify individuals involved in its creation and distribution. Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga urged the public to stop sharing or downloading the clip, warning that violators risk prosecution. Citing Section 177 of the Penal Code (Chapter 87), authorities reminded citizens that producing or circulating obscene material is a criminal offence and said enforcement in this case is intended to protect public morality and individual dignity.
In a parallel move, Zambia Athletics (ZA) has appointed a three-member committee to establish the facts surrounding the footage and engage all relevant parties. President Bernard Bwalya underscored the federation’s commitment to professionalism, discipline, and national pride, and appealed for patience and restraint while the review proceeds.
Beyond the immediate probes, the episode is sharpening national conversation about digital consent, data security, and reputational risk. Intimate content whether recorded intentionally or leaked without consent can move rapidly beyond its intended audience, carrying legal, career, and social consequences. Stakeholders across sport and the security sector are watching closely; the eventual findings could shape future codes of conduct, education on safe digital practices, and clearer guidance on personal behaviour for athletes in state service.
