title: 2009 in Zambia
text: # 2009 in Zambia
  
  2009 in Zambia refers to the events that occurred the year 2009 in the Republic of Zambia.
  
  ## Crime
  
  * Regina Chiluba, wife of former President Frederick Chiluba, was arrested on charges of fraud. On 3 March, she was sentenced to three and half years for illegally receiving government funds and properties.
  
  ## Deaths
  
  * 6 March: Christon Tembo, former Vice President and Military commander
  