INCIDENTS of people being attacked by thieves in moving vehicles are becoming all too common on Lusaka’s streets. What is even more alarming is that these crimes are happening in broad daylight, with people watching, yet few intervene. Vehicles like the Mark X or IST have become a warning sign, as their presence on the street signals that someone’s phone, bag, or valuables could be snatched in seconds. These incidents are far from isolated, with victims describing the same chilling story: a vehicle waits along the street, and the moment someone passes, a phone, laptop, or bag is snatched in an instant before the car speeds away. In some cases, the drivers do not even stay in the vehicle but...
