{"count":100,"exported_at":"2026-10-24T06:38:26Z","filters":{"cat":"","country":"","lang":"","since":"","source":"zambianobserver.com"},"items":[{"ai_summary":"Mohammed Zaheer criticized Rev. Bruce Kaumba regarding the situation in Makeni. Zaheer stated that Makeni is a home for fellow Zambians rather than a religious battleground. He called for evidence, justice, and moral responsibility. He argued that the issue is not about the visibility of Muslims in the area.","category":"world","id":790752,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/makeni-is-not-a-religious-battleground-it-is-home-to-fellow-zambians-mohammed-zaheer-breathes-fire-on-rev-bruce-kaumba/","published_at":"2026-10-24T05:03:59Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"By Mohammed Zaheer II MUNSHI MAKENI IS NOT A RELIGIOUS BATTLEGROUND.. IT IS HOME TO FELLOW ZAMBIANS..! A Call for Evidence, Justice, Coexistence \u0026 Moral Responsibility.. Wether or not, with or maybe without due respect to Rev. Bruce Kaumba, the question before us is not whether Muslims are becoming more visible in Makeni.. The real […] The post MAKENI IS NOT A RELIGIOUS BATTLEGROUND.. IT IS HOME TO FELLOW ZAMBIANS- Mohammed Zaheer breathes fire on Rev. Bruce Kaumba first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"MAKENI IS NOT A RELIGIOUS BATTLEGROUND.. IT IS HOME TO FELLOW ZAMBIANS- Mohammed Zaheer breathes fire on Rev. Bruce Kaumba"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":786140,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/nakacinda-case-adjourned-to-november-25-over-illness/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:50:51Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Nakacinda Case Adjourned to November 25 over Illness Magistrate Mbuywana Sinvula has adjourned Raphael Nakacinda’s case to November 25, 2026, after his lawyer, Nkula Bota, told the court that he was unwell and needed medical attention. The former PF Secretary-General was released from prison earlier this week after serving a sentence for a separate offence. […] The post Nakacinda Case Adjourned to November 25 over Illness first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Nakacinda Case Adjourned to November 25 over Illness"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"economy","id":786183,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/stop-dreaming-veep-nalumango-fires-back-at-kampyongo-over-cabinet-and-budget-defence/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:50:31Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"‘STOP DREAMING!….Veep Nalumango fires back at Kampyongo over Cabinet and Budget defence By DAVID KANDUZA VICE President Mutale Nalumango today, October 23, 2026, sharply rebuked Shiwang’andu Member of Parliament Stephen Kampyongo on the floor of the National Assembly of Zambia, declaring that the Cabinet is fully functional and not a product of opposition ‘dreams’ The […] The post STOP DREAMING!…Veep Nalumango fires back at Kampyongo over Cabinet and Budget defence first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"STOP DREAMING!…Veep Nalumango fires back at Kampyongo over Cabinet and Budget defence"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":786214,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/when-kenneth-kaund-was-stateless/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:50:20Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"When KK Was Stateless. In March 1999, Zambia’s founding President, Dr Kenneth Kaunda (KK) was declared stateless after a court questioned his Zambian citizenship because his parents were of Malawian origin. According to published accounts by his daughter, Catherine Kaunda, the Zambian Embassy in Berlin, Germany, which covered Austria where KK was stranded, denied him […] The post When Kenneth Kaund Was Stateless first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"When Kenneth Kaund Was Stateless"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":786219,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/media-self-regulation-council-chairperson-kennedy-mambwe-resigns/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:50:12Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"MSCRZ Chairperson Kennedy Mambwe resigns Media Self Regulation Council of Zambia (MSCZ) Chairperson Kennedy Mambwe has resigned with immediate effect. Mambwe said his “current personal circumstances” do not favour him to continue serving as Chairperson. “You will recall that the Media Self Regulation Council of Zambia was constitutionally scheduled to hold an elective AGM in […] The post Media Self Regulation Council Chairperson Kennedy Mambwe resigns first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Media Self Regulation Council Chairperson Kennedy Mambwe resigns"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":786225,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/how-kk-returned-to-zambia-to-be-arrested-for-treason-on-christmas-day-in-1997/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:49:55Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"HOW KK RETURNED TO ZAMBIA TO BE ARRESTED FOR TREASON ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN 1997 An excerpt from the newly released book: Conversations with Memorable Personalities, Part 2 (2026) by Amos Malupenga. Muhabi Lungu: “And to cut a long story short, when we flew from London to Harare, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda [KK] had instructed me, […] The post HOW KK RETURNED TO ZAMBIA TO BE ARRESTED FOR TREASON ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN 1997 first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"HOW KK RETURNED TO ZAMBIA TO BE ARRESTED FOR TREASON ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN 1997"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":786236,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/mandevu-violence-is-because-upnd-senses-defeat-tonse-candidate/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:49:37Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"‎MANDEVU VIOLENCE IS BECAUSE UPND SENSES DEFEAT – TONSE CANDIDATE ‎… I had to hide in a small house until police came following UPND cadres attack ‎‎ ‎Tonse Alliance candidate in the Mandevu by-election, Daniel Chisenga, says him and his cadres had to scamper for safety yesterday after they were attacked by UPND cadres during […] The post MANDEVU VIOLENCE IS BECAUSE UPND SENSES DEFEAT – TONSE CANDIDATE first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"MANDEVU VIOLENCE IS BECAUSE UPND SENSES DEFEAT – TONSE CANDIDATE"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"politics","id":786242,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/high-court-orders-state-to-present-kelvin-kaunda-for-bail-hearing-on-october-27/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:49:16Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"HIGH COURT ORDERS STATE TO PRESENT KELVIN KAUNDA FOR BAIL HEARING ON OCTOBER 27 The Lusaka High Court has ordered the state to present Lima Constituency Member of Parliament Kelvin Kaunda before Judge Kaumbi Ndulo on October 27, 2026, for hearing of his application for bail pending trial. Mr. Kaunda has been in detention since […] The post HIGH COURT ORDERS STATE TO PRESENT KELVIN KAUNDA FOR BAIL HEARING ON OCTOBER 27 first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"HIGH COURT ORDERS STATE TO PRESENT KELVIN KAUNDA FOR BAIL HEARING ON OCTOBER 27"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"tech","id":786246,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/magnet-says-he-is-out-of-police-custody-travels-to-dubai-for-business/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:49:07Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"MAGNET SAYS HE IS OUT OF POLICE CUSTODY, TRAVELS TO DUBAI FOR BUSINESS Lusaka…. Friday October 23, 2026 (SMART EAGLES) Lusaka businessman and social media personality Suzyo Shawa, popularly known as Magnet, has confirmed that he is no longer in police custody following his arrest and charge of dangerous driving in connection with a road […] The post MAGNET SAYS HE IS OUT OF POLICE CUSTODY, TRAVELS TO DUBAI FOR BUSINESS first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"MAGNET SAYS HE IS OUT OF POLICE CUSTODY, TRAVELS TO DUBAI FOR BUSINESS"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"politics","id":786249,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/prime-minister-abiy-ahmed-today-opened-the-megech-irrigation-dam-near-gondar-after-nearly-two-decades-of-delays-and-stalled-work/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:48:40Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"HISTORIC: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today opened the Megech Irrigation Dam near Gondar after nearly two decades of delays and stalled work. The dam holds 185 million cubic meters of water and is expected to irrigate more than 17,000 hectares of farmland, giving tens of thousands of farmers a reliable water supply so they can […] The post Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today opened the Megech Irrigation Dam near Gondar after nearly two decades of delays and stalled work first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today opened the Megech Irrigation Dam near Gondar after nearly two decades of delays and stalled work"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":786251,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/ilhan-omar-faces-disqualification-after-doj-names-her-ilhan-nur-said-elmi/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:48:32Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"ILHAN OMAR FACES DISQUALIFICATION AFTER DOJ NAMES HER ILHAN NUR SAID ELMI Legal scholar Jonathan Turley just laid out the case that could end Ilhan Omar’s career in Congress. On Fox News he warned that if court documents are correct and her legal name is Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, then every ballot, FEC filing, and […] The post ILHAN OMAR FACES DISQUALIFICATION AFTER DOJ NAMES HER ILHAN NUR SAID ELMI first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"ILHAN OMAR FACES DISQUALIFICATION AFTER DOJ NAMES HER ILHAN NUR SAID ELMI"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"tech","id":786253,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/ukrainian-drone-campaign-repeatedly-halts-moscow-air-traffic/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:46:43Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"UKRAINIAN DRONE CAMPAIGN REPEATEDLY HALTS MOSCOW AIR TRAFFIC Moscow’s four airports have again suspended arrivals and departures amid a Ukrainian drone attack, adding another round of disruption to an already turbulent week for Russian aviation. At 14:31 Moscow time on October 23, flight-tracking data listed 147 delayed flights and 31 cancellations across Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo […] The post UKRAINIAN DRONE CAMPAIGN REPEATEDLY HALTS MOSCOW AIR TRAFFIC first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"UKRAINIAN DRONE CAMPAIGN REPEATEDLY HALTS MOSCOW AIR TRAFFIC"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"economy","id":786255,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/iran-warns-next-war-could-impose-massive-economic-costs-on-the-united-states/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:46:28Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Iran Warns Next War Could Impose Massive Economic Costs on the United States Iran is warning that any renewed US-Israeli attack could trigger a broader regional conflict targeting energy facilities, undersea communications cables, data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure across the Gulf. Tehran has signaled that its response would extend beyond conventional military targets, threatening […] The post Iran Warns Next War Could Impose Massive Economic Costs on the United States first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Iran Warns Next War Could Impose Massive Economic Costs on the United States"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"politics","id":786257,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/president-of-russia-vladimir-putin-answers-questions-from-journalist-pavel-zarubin/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:46:04Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"🎙President of Russia Vladimir Putin answered questions from journalist Pavel Zarubin Pavel Zarubin: Following your meeting with Witkoff yesterday, several fairly positive statements were made. Witkoff and Trump have both expressed cautious optimism about a peaceful settlement. Zelensky has also begun making more measured and cautious statements. It is noteworthy that, in a televised interview […] The post President of Russia Vladimir Putin answers questions from journalist Pavel Zarubin first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"President of Russia Vladimir Putin answers questions from journalist Pavel Zarubin"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":786258,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/ukraine-arrests-17-year-old-suspected-of-helping-russian-intelligence-poison-soldiers/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:45:50Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Ukraine Arrests 17-Year-Old Suspected of Helping Russian Intelligence Poison Soldiers Ukrainian police have arrested a 17-year-old girl suspected of helping Russian intelligence operatives poison Ukrainian soldiers by mailing capsules containing potentially lethal doses of methadone. Investigators allege that organizers contacted servicemen through Telegram and offered them free drugs. The packages were then sent through the […] The post Ukraine Arrests 17-Year-Old Suspected of Helping Russian Intelligence Poison Soldiers first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Ukraine Arrests 17-Year-Old Suspected of Helping Russian Intelligence Poison Soldiers"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"culture","id":786259,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/ukraine-giving-up-nato-membership-and-restarting-nord-stream-the-economist-outlines-new-u-s-peace-plan/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:45:26Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Ukraine giving up NATO membership and restarting Nord Stream: The Economist outlines new U.S. peace plan Ukrainian officials have not yet received all the details of the proposals, but the broad outlines are already known, according to The Economist. The plan reportedly envisages a demilitarized zone in Donbas. Ukraine would be offered an investment package […] The post Ukraine giving up NATO membership and restarting Nord Stream: The Economist outlines new U.S. peace plan first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Ukraine giving up NATO membership and restarting Nord Stream: The Economist outlines new U.S. peace plan"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":786260,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/lebron-james-responded-to-trump-calling-him-a-disgrace-with-pure-class/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:45:13Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"THIS IS HUGE: LeBron James responded to Trump calling him a disgrace with pure class, no insults and no apology, just one calm line Donald Trump called LeBron James a “TOTAL DISGRACE.” LeBron answered with a shrug and a smile. It started when Trump accused the NBA legend of disrespecting the country on Truth Social. […] The post LeBron James responded to Trump calling him a disgrace with pure class first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"LeBron James responded to Trump calling him a disgrace with pure class"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":786261,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/elon-musk-has-put-more-than-445-million-into-winning-the-midterms-for-republicans/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:44:56Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"BREAKING: Elon Musk has put more than $445 million into winning the midterms for Republicans One man. Nearly half a billion dollars. A single election. New FEC filings show Musk gave another $77 million to his America PAC in just the first half of October. His total this cycle is now past $445 million, more […] The post Elon Musk has put more than $445 million into winning the midterms for Republicans first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Elon Musk has put more than $445 million into winning the midterms for Republicans"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":786262,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/several-feared-trapped-as-multi-storey-building-collapses-in-nairobi/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:44:48Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"BREAKING: SEVERAL FEARED TRAPPED AS MULTI-STOREY BUILDING COLLAPSES IN NAIROBI Several people are feared trapped beneath the rubble after a multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday afternoon. The building, located along 9th Street, came crashing down at approximately 1:00 p.m., triggering an emergency rescue operation. Initial reports described the structure […] The post SEVERAL FEARED TRAPPED AS MULTI-STOREY BUILDING COLLAPSES IN NAIROBI first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"SEVERAL FEARED TRAPPED AS MULTI-STOREY BUILDING COLLAPSES IN NAIROBI"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"culture","id":786263,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/iran-reveals-underground-drone-factory-as-military-chief-warns-of-readiness-for-renewed-war/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:44:36Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Iran Reveals Underground Drone Factory as Military Chief Warns of Readiness for Renewed War Iranian state television has released footage purportedly showing an underground drone production facility, as Tehran signals it is strengthening its military capabilities amid growing fears of renewed conflict with the United States. The footage, broadcast on October 22, showed Iranian Army […] The post Iran Reveals Underground Drone Factory as Military Chief Warns of Readiness for Renewed War first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Iran Reveals Underground Drone Factory as Military Chief Warns of Readiness for Renewed War"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":786264,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/ukrainian-opposition-figure-anatoliy-shariy-slams-european-leaders-for-praising-zelenskyy/","published_at":"2026-10-23T17:44:09Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"UKRAINIAN OPPOSITION FIGURE ANATOLIY SHARIY SLAMS EUROPEAN LEADERS FOR PRAISING ZELENSKYY Ukrainian opposition figure Anatoliy Shariy has sharply criticized European leaders for their strong support of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, questioning why they portray him as a global hero. Speaking from exile, Shariy reportedly described Italian, German and French politicians who praise Zelenskyy as “complete idiots,” […] The post UKRAINIAN OPPOSITION FIGURE ANATOLIY SHARIY SLAMS EUROPEAN LEADERS FOR PRAISING ZELENSKYY first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"UKRAINIAN OPPOSITION FIGURE ANATOLIY SHARIY SLAMS EUROPEAN LEADERS FOR PRAISING ZELENSKYY"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780103,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/linda-kasonde-the-law-cannot-matter-only-when-you-are-the-victim/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:19:23Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"LINDA KASONDE: THE LAW CANNOT MATTER ONLY WHEN YOU ARE THE VICTIM Linda Kasonde was reportedly defamed in a post on Twitter (X). She took a screenshot, threatened legal action, and the person responsible apologized. That single incident was enough for her to recognize that words have consequences, that reputations deserve protection, and that the […] The post LINDA KASONDE: THE LAW CANNOT MATTER ONLY WHEN YOU ARE THE VICTIM first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"LINDA KASONDE: THE LAW CANNOT MATTER ONLY WHEN YOU ARE THE VICTIM"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780174,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/over-5-million-in-salaries-paid-to-77-dead-health-workers-ranging-from-one-to-12-months-auditor-generals-report-reveals/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:06:41Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"The Auditor General has revealed that 77 deceased health workers remained on the Ministry of Health payroll for periods of up to 12 months, resulting in irregular salary payments amounting to K5.79 million. According to the 2025 Auditor General’s Report, payroll records showed delays of between one and 12 months in removing the officers after […] The post Over 5 million in salaries paid to 77 DEAD health workers, ranging from one to 12 months – Auditor General’s Report reveals first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Over 5 million in salaries paid to 77 DEAD health workers, ranging from one to 12 months – Auditor General’s Report reveals"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780197,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/no-responsible-govt-can-disclose-security-matters-to-citizens-jack-mwiimbu/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:06:26Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"No responsible govt can disclose security matters to citizens – Mwiimbu FORMER Home Affairs and Internal Security minister Jack Mwiimbu says no responsible government can report security matters to citizens, even when questioned on how certain individuals are arrested by law enforcement agencies. “Surely, you want Law enforcement agencies to report to you how they […] The post No responsible govt can disclose security matters to citizens – Jack Mwiimbu first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"No responsible govt can disclose security matters to citizens – Jack Mwiimbu"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780214,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/about-statehouse-advisors-staff-since-independence-miles-sampa/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:06:08Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"ABOUT STATEHOUSE ADVISORS \u0026 STAFF SINCE INDEPENDENCE By: Miles B. Sampa 23rd October 2026 Back in the day, I remember one elderly Statehouse presidential advisor fired becuase his proximity to the then President (FTJ) made him to think he also a co President. Once the President had a meeting with some investors without inviting him […] The post ABOUT STATEHOUSE ADVISORS \u0026 STAFF SINCE INDEPENDENCE- Miles Sampa first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"ABOUT STATEHOUSE ADVISORS \u0026 STAFF SINCE INDEPENDENCE- Miles Sampa"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780226,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/zambia-falls-steeply-on-global-rule-of-law-ranking/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:05:49Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Zambia Falls Steeply on Global Rule of Law Ranking Zambia has slipped further on the global rule of law ladder. In the 2026 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index, released this week, the country’s overall score fell to 0.44, placing it 108th out of 143 countries, down from 103rd last year, when it scored […] The post Zambia Falls Steeply on Global Rule of Law Ranking first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Zambia Falls Steeply on Global Rule of Law Ranking"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780229,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/cornered-in-tanzania-by-a-big-bummed-sexy-looking-tanzanian-lady-whom-he-came-to-visit-and-pay-lobola-not-knowing-she-is-part-of-the-zambian-intelligence-system/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:05:19Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"By Hon. Matomola Likwanya Cornered in Tanzania 🇹🇿 by a big bummed sexy looking Tanzanian lady whom he came to visit and pay lobola not knowing she is part of the Zambian intelligence system. You think Bally nikantemba. Bo charles KAKULA is currently detained at Julius Nyere police station in TZ waiting to be brought […] The post Cornered in Tanzania by a big bummed sexy looking Tanzanian lady whom he came to visit and pay lobola not knowing she is part of the Zambian intelligence system first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Cornered in Tanzania by a big bummed sexy looking Tanzanian lady whom he came to visit and pay lobola not knowing she is part of the Zambian intelligence system"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780236,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/lima-petition-cross-examination-puts-nrpup-leadership-in-the-spotlight/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:04:48Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"LIMA PETITION: CROSS-EXAMINATION PUTS NRPUP LEADERSHIP IN THE SPOTLIGHT Cross-examination in the Lima Constituency election petition on Thursday raised questions about the leadership of the NRPUP after a defence witness gave differing answers regarding the party’s president. Geoffrey Banda, an NRPUP member and campaign organiser for Kelvin Kaunda, initially identified Brian Mundubile as the party’s […] The post LIMA PETITION: CROSS-EXAMINATION PUTS NRPUP LEADERSHIP IN THE SPOTLIGHT first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"LIMA PETITION: CROSS-EXAMINATION PUTS NRPUP LEADERSHIP IN THE SPOTLIGHT"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780239,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/kalesha-urges-hh-to-appoint-kabeta-as-mines-minister/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:04:39Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"KALESHA URGES HH TO APPOINT KABETA AS MINES MINISTER Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) president Victor Kalesha has called on President Hakainde Hichilema to consider appointing Ministry of Mines Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga Kabeta as Minister of Mines to ensure continuity in the sector. Mr Kalesha said Dr. Kabeta had performed […] The post KALESHA URGES HH TO APPOINT KABETA AS MINES MINISTER first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"KALESHA URGES HH TO APPOINT KABETA AS MINES MINISTER"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780256,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/citizens-first-not-to-take-part-in-this-years-independence-day-celebrations-citing-governance-challenges/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:04:28Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"The opposition Citizens First says it will not take part in this year’s Independence Day celebrations, which have been held annually on October 24 since 1964, citing governance challenges. Speaking to Breeze FM News, party Secretary General Martin Kaluba said the party, led by Dr. Harry Kalaba, feels it is not necessary to celebrate, considering […] The post Citizens First not to take part in this year’s Independence Day celebrations, citing governance challenges first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Citizens First not to take part in this year’s Independence Day celebrations, citing governance challenges"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780260,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/where-is-public-money-going/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:04:19Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"🇿🇲 EXPLAINER | Where is Public Money Going? Every time a Zambian buys fuel, pays tax on a salary or purchases goods from a shop, some money goes into government revenue. This money helps finance hospitals, schools, roads and other public services. But how carefully is it managed? Zambia’s latest Auditor General’s Report raises troubling […] The post Where is Public Money Going? first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Where is Public Money Going?"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780263,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/black-apple-and-peter-macheni-complains-of-body-pains-as-court-orders-prison-authorities-to-take-them-to-hospital/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:04:10Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"BLACK APPLE AND PETER MACHENI COMPLAINS OF BODY PAINS AS COURT ORDERS PRISON AUTHORITIES TO TAKE THEM TO HOSPITAL. October 22,2026 Joe Nyondo popularly Known Black Apple and Peter Kashala popularly Known as Peter Macheni appeared in Court yesterday before Magistrate Sinvula amid complaints about body pains. When the matter came for mention the due […] The post BLACK APPLE AND PETER MACHENI COMPLAINS OF BODY PAINS AS COURT ORDERS PRISON AUTHORITIES TO TAKE THEM TO HOSPITAL. first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"BLACK APPLE AND PETER MACHENI COMPLAINS OF BODY PAINS AS COURT ORDERS PRISON AUTHORITIES TO TAKE THEM TO HOSPITAL."},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780267,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/nyele-izamangisa-bambili-please-if-you-know-you-love-women-stay-away-from-politics-my-friend-charles-kakula-baikata-because-of-a-woman-lily-mutamz/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:03:13Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"CHARLES KAKULA APPREHENDED IN TANZANIA, BEING BROUGHT BACK TO ZAMBIA. Zambian Watch can confirm that controversial social media personality Charles Kakula has been apprehended in Tanzania by Zambian Special Forces. Kakula, who was lured to Tanzania by his girlfriend, is said to have been caught off guard when three members of the Special Forces moved […] The post Nyele izamangisa bambili please if you know you love women stay away from Politics! My friend Charles Kakula baikata because of a woman – Lily Mutamz first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Nyele izamangisa bambili please if you know you love women stay away from Politics! My friend Charles Kakula baikata because of a woman – Lily Mutamz"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780268,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/zambian-history-must-be-rewritten-barotseland-activist-muyunda-makala-questions-exclusion-of-litunga-sir-mwanawina-iii-from-independence-narrative/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:02:43Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"“ZAMBIAN HISTORY MUST BE REWRITTEN”: BAROTSELAND ACTIVIST MUYUNDA MAKALA QUESTIONS EXCLUSION OF LITUNGA SIR MWANAWINA III FROM INDEPENDENCE NARRATIVE Barotseland human rights and good governance activist Muyunda Makala says Zambian history is based on lies and deceit and must be re-written. In a strongly worded statement published on his Facebook, Muyunda Makala who is also […] The post “ZAMBIAN HISTORY MUST BE REWRITTEN”: BAROTSELAND ACTIVIST MUYUNDA MAKALA QUESTIONS EXCLUSION OF LITUNGA SIR MWANAWINA III FROM INDEPENDENCE NARRATIVE first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"“ZAMBIAN HISTORY MUST BE REWRITTEN”: BAROTSELAND ACTIVIST MUYUNDA MAKALA QUESTIONS EXCLUSION OF LITUNGA SIR MWANAWINA III FROM INDEPENDENCE NARRATIVE"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780269,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/boz-introduces-new-rules-for-foreign-cash-exports-and-imports/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:02:18Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"BOZ INTRODUCES NEW RULES FOR FOREIGN CASH EXPORTS AND IMPORTS The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has introduced new measures requiring commercial banks to notify the central bank in writing before exporting or importing foreign currency cash. The measures, announced in Circular No. 11/2026 dated August 5, 2026, took effect immediately and are aimed at strengthening […] The post BOZ INTRODUCES NEW RULES FOR FOREIGN CASH EXPORTS AND IMPORTS first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"BOZ INTRODUCES NEW RULES FOR FOREIGN CASH EXPORTS AND IMPORTS"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780270,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/life-imprisonment-for-those-stealing-govt-resources-a-must-prince-bill-m-kapinga/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:01:43Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR THOSE STEALING GOVT RESOURCES A MUST! Commenting on the book review President Hichilema’s newly published book, You Can’t Share Poverty by counsel Dickson Jere, Saviour Chishimba President of the United Progressive People (UPP) takes us down memory lane and shares the following interesting insights on his Facebook page: “In 2008, shortly before […] The post LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR THOSE STEALING GOVT RESOURCES A MUST- Prince Bill M. Kaping’a first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR THOSE STEALING GOVT RESOURCES A MUST- Prince Bill M. Kaping’a"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780271,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/smallholder-farmers-demand-accountability-after-auditor-generals-report-exposes-k19-6m-irregular-payouts/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:01:05Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"SMALLHOLDER FARMERS DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY AFTER AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT EXPOSES K19.6M IRREGULAR PAYOUTS By Philip Sikainda Jr The National Association for Smallholder Farmers has expressed concern over revelations in the latest Auditor General’s Report that 2,339 farmers whose details could not be traced on the authorised national farmer register under the Zambia Integrated Agriculture Management Information […] The post SMALLHOLDER FARMERS DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY AFTER AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT EXPOSES K19.6M IRREGULAR PAYOUTS first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"SMALLHOLDER FARMERS DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY AFTER AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT EXPOSES K19.6M IRREGULAR PAYOUTS"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780272,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/where-have-5568-mukula-logs-gone-auditor-general-exposes-massive-discrepancy/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:00:52Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"WHERE HAVE 5,568 MUKULA LOGS GONE? AUDITOR GENERAL EXPOSES MASSIVE DISCREPANCY QUESTIONS have emerged over the whereabouts of 5,568 confiscated Mukula logs after the latest Auditor General’s Report revealed that thousands of logs held under government custody could not be accounted for. The shocking findings are contained in the Auditor General’s Report on the Accounts […] The post WHERE HAVE 5,568 MUKULA LOGS GONE? AUDITOR GENERAL EXPOSES MASSIVE DISCREPANCY first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"WHERE HAVE 5,568 MUKULA LOGS GONE? AUDITOR GENERAL EXPOSES MASSIVE DISCREPANCY"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780273,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/love-turned-deadly-ndola-woman-sentenced-to-death-for-burning-boyfriend-alive/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:00:21Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"LOVE TURNED DEADLY: NDOLA WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR BURNING BOYFRIEND ALIVE MABANGA NEWS DIGGERSWednesday | October 22, 2026 | Ndola Jealousy kills. A Ndola woman, Mirriam Chilosha, has been sentenced to death for murdering her boyfriend, Jeremiah Mbawa, a gym instructor at Floriana Lodge. It happened back in December 2019. Mirriam discovered her boyfriend […] The post LOVE TURNED DEADLY: NDOLA WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR BURNING BOYFRIEND ALIVE first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"LOVE TURNED DEADLY: NDOLA WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR BURNING BOYFRIEND ALIVE"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780274,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/the-islamization-of-makeni-a-wake-up-call-to-the-evangelical-church/","published_at":"2026-10-23T10:00:07Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"THE ISLAMIZATION OF MAKENI: A WAKE-UP CALL TO THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH My concern about what is happening in Makeni goes beyond land acquisition and commercial expansion. I am increasingly concerned about what I perceive as a long-term strategy to expand Islamic influence in the area, potentially shaping its social, economic, religious, and political future. What […] The post THE ISLAMIZATION OF MAKENI: A WAKE-UP CALL TO THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"THE ISLAMIZATION OF MAKENI: A WAKE-UP CALL TO THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":780275,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/former-rwandan-soldier-and-kagame-critic-buried-without-his-head-in-uganda/","published_at":"2026-10-23T09:59:56Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"FORMER RWANDAN SOLDIER AND KAGAME CRITIC BURIED WITHOUT HIS HEAD IN UGANDA A FORMER Rwandan soldier and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame has been buried in Uganda without his head, following a gruesome killing that has raised disturbing questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. Sergeant Major Robert Kabera, 50, was laid to rest […] The post FORMER RWANDAN SOLDIER AND KAGAME CRITIC BURIED WITHOUT HIS HEAD IN UGANDA first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"FORMER RWANDAN SOLDIER AND KAGAME CRITIC BURIED WITHOUT HIS HEAD IN UGANDA"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777284,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/kenyan-mps-pass-bill-to-stop-livestreaming-of-2027-election-results/","published_at":"2026-10-23T07:00:43Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"KENYAN MPs PASS BILL TO STOP LIVESTREAMING OF 2027 ELECTION RESULTS KENYAN lawmakers have passed a controversial bill seeking to remove the legal requirement for livestreaming election results, sparking concerns over transparency ahead of the country’s 2027 general elections. The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to remove the obligation requiring the Independent Electoral and Boundaries […] The post KENYAN MPs PASS BILL TO STOP LIVESTREAMING OF 2027 ELECTION RESULTS first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"KENYAN MPs PASS BILL TO STOP LIVESTREAMING OF 2027 ELECTION RESULTS"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777353,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/the-lonely-general-how-zanu-pf-ripped-chiwenga-apart-at-chinhoyi/","published_at":"2026-10-23T07:00:25Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"THE LONELY GENERAL: HOW ZANU PF RIPPED CHIWENGA APART AT CHINHOYI By Gabriel Manyati When the dust settled over the arena in Chinhoyi at the 23rd ZANU PF Annual National People’s Conference, one overarching narrative eclipsed all the boilerplate revolutionary rhetoric: Vice President Constantino Chiwenga had walked directly into a meticulously orchestrated political ambush. The […] The post THE LONELY GENERAL: HOW ZANU PF RIPPED CHIWENGA APART AT CHINHOYI first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"THE LONELY GENERAL: HOW ZANU PF RIPPED CHIWENGA APART AT CHINHOYI"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777388,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/burkina-faso-brings-back-death-penalty-as-president-traore-gets-tough-on-serious-crimes/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:59:40Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"BURKINA FASO BRINGS BACK DEATH PENALTY AS PRESIDENT TRAORÉ GETS TOUGH ON SERIOUS CRIMES BURKINA FASO has officially reinstated the death penalty, eight years after abolishing capital punishment, in a major legal reform under the country’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The West African nation’s 71-member transitional legislature unanimously approved a revised penal code on […] The post BURKINA FASO BRINGS BACK DEATH PENALTY AS PRESIDENT TRAORÉ GETS TOUGH ON SERIOUS CRIMES first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"BURKINA FASO BRINGS BACK DEATH PENALTY AS PRESIDENT TRAORÉ GETS TOUGH ON SERIOUS CRIMES"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777401,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/zanu-pfs-succession-conundrum-a-president-can-choose-his-successor-but-he-cannot-control-the-succession/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:59:15Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"ZANU PF’S SUCCESSION CONUNDRUM: A PRESIDENT CAN CHOOSE HIS SUCCESSOR, BUT HE CANNOT CONTROL THE SUCCESSION By Gabriel Manyati On 6 November 2017, Robert Mugabe dismissed Emmerson Mnangagwa as Zimbabwe’s vice president, apparently believing he could remove a rival and regain control of the succession. Instead, he accelerated the collapse of his 37-year presidency. Mnangagwa […] The post ZANU PF’S SUCCESSION CONUNDRUM: A PRESIDENT CAN CHOOSE HIS SUCCESSOR, BUT HE CANNOT CONTROL THE SUCCESSION first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"ZANU PF’S SUCCESSION CONUNDRUM: A PRESIDENT CAN CHOOSE HIS SUCCESSOR, BUT HE CANNOT CONTROL THE SUCCESSION"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777426,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/prophet-benny-hinn-arrives-in-pretoria-ahead-of-union-buildings-healing-crusade/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:58:55Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Prophet Benny Hinn Arrives In Pretoria Ahead Of Union Buildings Healing Crusade International televangelist Pastor Benny Hinn has arrived in South Africa ahead of a three-day healing crusade scheduled to take place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria from 23 to 25 October 2026. Hinn confirmed his arrival in a social media post, thanking South […] The post Prophet Benny Hinn Arrives In Pretoria Ahead Of Union Buildings Healing Crusade first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Prophet Benny Hinn Arrives In Pretoria Ahead Of Union Buildings Healing Crusade"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777451,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/iran-vows-to-unveil-father-of-all-bombs-as-us-weighs-its-gbu-43-b-superweapon-known-as-the-mother-of-all-bombs/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:58:49Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Iran Vows to Unveil ‘Father of All Bombs’ as US Weighs Its GBU-43/B Superweapon Iran says it is preparing to unveil a new weapon dubbed the “Father of All Bombs,” escalating its war of words with Washington amid reports that the United States is considering using its massive GBU-43/B bomb in a potential new strike […] The post Iran Vows to Unveil ‘Father of All Bombs’ as US Weighs Its GBU-43/B Superweapon known as the “Mother of All Bombs” first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Iran Vows to Unveil ‘Father of All Bombs’ as US Weighs Its GBU-43/B Superweapon known as the “Mother of All Bombs”"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777460,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/ukraine-uses-heavy-drone-to-rescue-wounded-soldier-after-nearly-500-days-on-front-line/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:58:41Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Ukraine Uses Heavy Drone to Rescue Wounded Soldier After Nearly 500 Days on Front Line Ukrainian forces have carried out what they describe as a world-first battlefield evacuation, using a heavy-lift drone to airlift a wounded soldier who had remained at a frontline position for nearly 500 days. The operation involved Ukraine’s 92nd Separate Assault […] The post Ukraine Uses Heavy Drone to Rescue Wounded Soldier After Nearly 500 Days on Front Line first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Ukraine Uses Heavy Drone to Rescue Wounded Soldier After Nearly 500 Days on Front Line"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777473,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/nigerian-singer-mr-eazi-confirms-naira-billionaire-status-confidently-eyes-us-dollar-milestone/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:56:33Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Mr Eazi Confirms Naira Billionaire Status, Confidently Eyes US Dollar Milestone Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has confidently declared his current standing as a naira billionaire and expressed strong optimism about soon achieving US dollar billionaire status, potentially becoming Afrobeats’ first. During a recent interview on Capital XTRA, the […] The post Nigerian singer Mr Eazi Confirms Naira Billionaire Status, Confidently Eyes US Dollar Milestone first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Nigerian singer Mr Eazi Confirms Naira Billionaire Status, Confidently Eyes US Dollar Milestone"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777476,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/elon-musk-drops-1-billion-on-skydance-puts-skin-in-the-game-at-cnns-parent-company/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:56:22Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Elon Musk Drops $1 Billion on Skydance, Puts Skin in the Game at CNN’s Parent Company Elon Musk just wrote a $1 billion check to Skydance, the media company that recently absorbed Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The move makes him a minority owner of the sprawling operation that controls CNN, HBO, CBS, and Paramount+. […] The post Elon Musk Drops $1 Billion on Skydance, Puts Skin in the Game at CNN’s Parent Company first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Elon Musk Drops $1 Billion on Skydance, Puts Skin in the Game at CNN’s Parent Company"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777480,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/zelensky-signals-readiness-to-surrender-25-percent-of-land-to-russia/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:56:09Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Zelensky Signals Readiness to Surrender 25 percent of land to Russia Ukrainian President and former circus performer Volodymyr Zelensky has signaled he is prepared to accept a peace deal that would leave Russia in control of roughly a quarter of Ukraine’s territory, telling Fox News he would agree to freeze the current front lines. “Yes. […] The post Zelensky Signals Readiness to Surrender 25 percent of land to Russia first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Zelensky Signals Readiness to Surrender 25 percent of land to Russia"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777483,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/trump-demands-ilhan-omar-out-fake-name-brother-marriage-denial-that-wasnt-a-denial/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:55:51Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Trump Demands Omar Out: Fake Name, Brother Marriage Denial That Wasn’t a Denial President Trump just dropped the hammer on the Squad’s most infamous member. In a fiery clip, he zeroed in on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s own words and the latest federal court filing that refers to her as Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, a/k/a Ilhan […] The post Trump Demands Ilhan Omar Out: Fake Name, Brother Marriage Denial That Wasn’t a Denial first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Trump Demands Ilhan Omar Out: Fake Name, Brother Marriage Denial That Wasn’t a Denial"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":778029,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/desantis-warns-democrats-their-lawfare-obsession-against-elon-musk-will-blow-up-in-their-faces/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:55:39Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"DeSantis Warns Democrats Their Lawfare Obsession Against Musk Will Blow Up in Their Faces Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has a blunt message for Democrats already plotting investigations into Elon Musk the moment they regain power: voters remember exactly why they tossed you out last time. In a post responding to Musk, DeSantis wrote, “Dems regaining […] The post DeSantis Warns Democrats Their Lawfare Obsession Against Elon Musk Will Blow Up in Their Faces first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"DeSantis Warns Democrats Their Lawfare Obsession Against Elon Musk Will Blow Up in Their Faces"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777486,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/ilhan-omar-search-was-judge-approved-necessary-and-not-election-interference-blanche/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:55:09Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Blanche Puts Media on Notice: Omar Search Was Judge-Approved, Necessary, and Not Election Interference Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rejected claims that a federal search warrant executed at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. home on October 12 amounted to election interference, stating the action was driven by the requirements of the investigation and approved by […] The post Ilhan Omar Search Was Judge-Approved, Necessary, and Not Election Interference- Blanche first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Ilhan Omar Search Was Judge-Approved, Necessary, and Not Election Interference- Blanche"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777487,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/ilhan-omars-not-to-my-knowledge-answer-on-brother-marriage-is-exactly-why-the-story-wont-die/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:55:01Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Ilhan Omar’s “Not to My Knowledge” Answer on Brother Marriage Is Exactly Why the Story Won’t Die Chris Hayes sat down with Ilhan Omar and asked the question that has followed her for years: is there any kernel of truth to the claim that her second husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, was her brother? Omar’s […] The post Ilhan Omar’s “Not to My Knowledge” Answer on Brother Marriage Is Exactly Why the Story Won’t Die first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Ilhan Omar’s “Not to My Knowledge” Answer on Brother Marriage Is Exactly Why the Story Won’t Die"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777488,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/irans-shadow-fleet-runs-dry-trump-blockade-strangles-the-regime/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:54:48Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"IRANS SHADOW FLEET RUNS DRY: TRUMP BLOCKADE STRANGLES THE REGIME The mullahs just lost their last big cash cushion. Wall Street Journal reports that Irans fleet of shadow tankers sitting off Malaysia and Singapore has officially run out of oil. Those vessels started the war holding roughly 135 million barrels of crude that Tehran quietly […] The post IRANS SHADOW FLEET RUNS DRY: TRUMP BLOCKADE STRANGLES THE REGIME first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"IRANS SHADOW FLEET RUNS DRY: TRUMP BLOCKADE STRANGLES THE REGIME"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777489,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/botswana-based-woman-loses-6-houses-after-court-says-husband-had-3-wives/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:54:25Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Botswana Based Woman Loses 6 Houses After Court Says Husband Had 3 Wives – 100 Pula ‘Divorce Token’ Thrown At Wife Rejected By Fanuel Viriri A Zimbabwean woman based in Botswana who claimed to be the only surviving wife of her late husband in a bid to inherit his six properties has lost her case […] The post Botswana Based Woman Loses 6 Houses After Court Says Husband Had 3 Wives first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Botswana Based Woman Loses 6 Houses After Court Says Husband Had 3 Wives"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777490,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/yan-diomande-on-why-he-refused-to-take-the-man-of-the-match-award-from-kylian-mbappe/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:53:58Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Yan Diomande on why he refused to take the Man of the Match award from Kylian Mbappé: 🗣️ Reporter: “You came on, scored a goal, provided an assist, and after the game, Mbappé offered you the Man of the Match award, but you refused to take it from him. Why?” 🗣️ Yan Diomande: “Because some […] The post Yan Diomande on why he refused to take the Man of the Match award from Kylian Mbappé first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Yan Diomande on why he refused to take the Man of the Match award from Kylian Mbappé"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777491,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/kylian-mbappe-on-vinicius-jr-after-real-madrids-4-1-win-over-leipzig/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:53:46Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Kylian Mbappé on Vinícius Jr. after Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Leipzig: Kylian Mbappé: “When we won the game and everyone was celebrating, I looked around and couldn’t see Vini. I noticed he was missing, so I walked back into the dressing room, where I found him sitting quietly with his head down. I went […] The post Kylian Mbappé on Vinícius Jr. after Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Leipzig first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Kylian Mbappé on Vinícius Jr. after Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Leipzig"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777492,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/sol-kerzner-the-billionaire-behind-sun-city-and-the-political-scandal-that-shook-south-africa/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:53:36Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":" SOL KERZNER: THE BILLIONAIRE BEHIND SUN CITY AND THE POLITICAL SCANDAL THAT SHOOK SOUTH AFRICA! Long before the Gupta family became associated with state capture, another powerful businessman found himself at the centre of a political controversy involving millions of rands, gambling licences and influential politicians. His name was Sol Kerzner. He was the […] The post SOL KERZNER: THE BILLIONAIRE BEHIND SUN CITY AND THE POLITICAL SCANDAL THAT SHOOK SOUTH AFRICA! first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"SOL KERZNER: THE BILLIONAIRE BEHIND SUN CITY AND THE POLITICAL SCANDAL THAT SHOOK SOUTH AFRICA!"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777493,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/mangosuthu-buthelezi-freedom-fighter-or-apartheid-collaborator/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:53:27Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI: FREEDOM FIGHTER OR APARTHEID COLLABORATOR? He was born into Zulu royalty, became one of South Africa’s most powerful political leaders, and spent decades claiming to oppose apartheid. But his political legacy remains one of the most controversial in South African history. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi refused to accept independence for the KwaZulu homeland, challenging […] The post MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI: FREEDOM FIGHTER OR APARTHEID COLLABORATOR? first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI: FREEDOM FIGHTER OR APARTHEID COLLABORATOR?"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":777494,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/gulf-royals-reportedly-sent-at-least-2-billion-into-secret-accounts-for-jared-kushner-while-he-worked-in-the-white-house/","published_at":"2026-10-23T06:53:07Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"BREAKING: Gulf royals reportedly sent at least $2 billion into secret accounts for Jared Kushner while he worked in the White House A senior White House adviser. Secret bank accounts overseas. Billions from foreign royals. Kushner says none of it happened. According to a new report, Kushner logged into a bank account at First Abu […] The post Gulf royals reportedly sent at least $2 billion into secret accounts for Jared Kushner while he worked in the White House first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Gulf royals reportedly sent at least $2 billion into secret accounts for Jared Kushner while he worked in the White House"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":771737,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/charles-kakula-apprehended-in-tanzania-being-brought-back-to-zambia/","published_at":"2026-10-22T20:02:44Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"CHARLES KAKULA APPREHENDED IN TANZANIA, BEING BROUGHT BACK TO ZAMBIA. Zambian Watch can confirm that controversial social media personality Charles Kakula has been apprehended in Tanzania by Zambian Special Forces. Kakula, who was lured to Tanzania by his girlfriend, is said to have been caught off guard when three members of the Special Forces moved […] The post CHARLES KAKULA APPREHENDED IN TANZANIA, BEING BROUGHT BACK TO ZAMBIA first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"CHARLES KAKULA APPREHENDED IN TANZANIA, BEING BROUGHT BACK TO ZAMBIA"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":770936,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/fred-mmembe-and-the-socialist-party-reject-the-current-administrations-economic-philosophy-of-you-cant-share-poverty/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:36:28Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Fred M’membe and the Socialist Party reject the current administration’s economic philosophy of “You Can’t Share Poverty,” characterising it as repackaged trickle-down economics that promotes corporate exploitation, and IMF-enforced austerity. They advocate for national sovereignty, food security, and democratic Zambian control of strategic resources to combat structural inequality. You can read more about their economic […] The post Fred M’membe and the Socialist Party reject the current administration’s economic philosophy of “You Can’t Share Poverty,” first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Fred M’membe and the Socialist Party reject the current administration’s economic philosophy of “You Can’t Share Poverty,”"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":771025,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/this-parliament-worries-me-imboela/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:36:16Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"‘THIS PARLIAMENT WORRIES ME’ – IMBOELA National Democratic Congress (NDC) president Saboi Imboela has expressed concern over the state of Zambia’s Parliament, saying the growing number of women in leadership will mean little if they have no real influence on decisions affecting the country. “This Parliament worries me,” Imboela said, warning that Zambia must strengthen […] The post ‘THIS PARLIAMENT WORRIES ME’ – IMBOELA first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"‘THIS PARLIAMENT WORRIES ME’ – IMBOELA"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":770763,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/who-is-the-leader-of-the-opposition-in-parliament-and-who-chooses-him-or-her/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:35:58Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"WHO IS THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT, AND WHO CHOOSES HIM or HER? Picture this: Ba Mudala is seated around a village campfire, sipping Maheu, when someone asks a question that nearly sends the poor man’s drink through his nose. “Mudala, who exactly chooses the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament? Is it […] The post WHO IS THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT, AND WHO CHOOSES HIM or HER? first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"WHO IS THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT, AND WHO CHOOSES HIM or HER?"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":771038,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/is-mundubile-the-nrpup-president/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:34:54Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Is Mundubile the NRPUP President? By Mr Mwanza Emmanuel · 21 Oct 2026 No. Brian Mundubile was the presidential candidate adopted by the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) for the August 13, 2026 general election, but he has never been the party’s president. That office belongs to Mr Ezra Tembo, and nothing […] The post Is Mundubile the NRPUP President? first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Is Mundubile the NRPUP President?"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":771054,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/a-former-african-president-may-become-a-saint-how-did-mwalimu-nyerere-do-things-differently/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:34:27Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"A FORMER AFRICAN PRESIDENT MAY BECOME A SAINT! How Did Mwalimu Nyerere Do Things Differently? Yes, you read that right. A man who ruled a country, controlled an army, managed billions – is now on the road to becoming a Catholic Saint. His name is Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere – Tanzania’s founding President. Last Sunday, […] The post A FORMER AFRICAN PRESIDENT MAY BECOME A SAINT! How Did Mwalimu Nyerere Do Things Differently? first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"A FORMER AFRICAN PRESIDENT MAY BECOME A SAINT! How Did Mwalimu Nyerere Do Things Differently?"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":771066,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/president-hichilema-calls-on-comesa-states-to-boost-intra-regional-trade/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:33:54Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CALLS ON COMESA STATES TO BOOST INTRA-REGIONAL TRADE President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the 21 Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) member states to prioritise trade among themselves to create jobs and expand business opportunities. President Hichilema made the call during his maiden address at the 25th COMESA Heads of […] The post PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CALLS ON COMESA STATES TO BOOST INTRA-REGIONAL TRADE first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CALLS ON COMESA STATES TO BOOST INTRA-REGIONAL TRADE"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":771072,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/government-proposes-k19-9-billion-supplementary-budget-prioritizes-k14-7-billion-for-maize-farmers/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:33:37Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"GOVERNMENT PROPOSES K19.9 BILLION SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET, PRIORITIZES K14.7 BILLION FOR MAIZE FARMERS The Government has proposed a K19.9 billion supplementary budget for 2026, with K14.7 billion prioritized for payments to farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), following a bumper harvest that significantly exceeded the Government’s initial purchase target. Finance and National […] The post GOVERNMENT PROPOSES K19.9 BILLION SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET, PRIORITIZES K14.7 BILLION FOR MAIZE FARMERS first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"GOVERNMENT PROPOSES K19.9 BILLION SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET, PRIORITIZES K14.7 BILLION FOR MAIZE FARMERS"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":771076,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/zambia-world-bank-assess-el-nino-preparedness-and-response-plans/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:33:24Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"ZAMBIA, WORLD BANK ASSESS EL NIÑO PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLANS Lusaka,October 22 2026 Minister of Green Economy and Environment Dr Gilbert Siame and Permanent Secretary Dr Douty Chibamba met a World Bank delegation led by Abigail Baca, Team Leader for Eastern and Southern Africa Disaster Risk Management, to review Zambia’s preparedness for the anticipated 2026/27 […] The post ZAMBIA, WORLD BANK ASSESS EL NIÑO PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLANS first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"ZAMBIA, WORLD BANK ASSESS EL NIÑO PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLANS"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":770818,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/tanzanian-opposition-figure-faces-death-penalty-after-treason-charges/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:32:37Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"TANZANIAN OPPOSITION FIGURE FACES DEATH PENALTY AFTER TREASON CHARGES Senior Chadema official John Pambalu has been charged with treason in Tanzania, an offence that carries a potential death penalty. He is accused of intending to disrupt the 2025 general election by encouraging public protests. The charges come amid growing concerns over the treatment of opposition […] The post TANZANIAN OPPOSITION FIGURE FACES DEATH PENALTY AFTER TREASON CHARGES first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"TANZANIAN OPPOSITION FIGURE FACES DEATH PENALTY AFTER TREASON CHARGES"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":771080,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/namibians-positive-about-russian-warship-visit/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:32:05Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"NAMIBIANS POSITIVE ABOUT RUSSIAN WARSHIP VISIT Namibians have taken to social media to express their enthusiasm over the arrival of the Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop in Walvis Bay, with many welcoming the visit as a sign of strengthening ties between Windhoek and Moscow. M21’s SAKARIA SHIKOMBA WEIGHS IN Among the most prominent […] The post NAMIBIANS POSITIVE ABOUT RUSSIAN WARSHIP VISIT first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"NAMIBIANS POSITIVE ABOUT RUSSIAN WARSHIP VISIT"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":771082,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/a-new-documentary-alleges-lindsey-graham-paid-3-men-for-s33x-one-who-says-he-was-only-17/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:31:44Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"BREAKING: A New Documentary Alleges Lindsey Graham Paid 3 Men for S33x, One Who Says He Was Only 17, and His Sister Now Holds His Seat Three men say they were paid for s33x by Lindsey Graham. They say it on camera. The documentary is called The CLOSETocracy. It was released this morning. These are […] The post A New Documentary Alleges Lindsey Graham Paid 3 Men for S33x, One Who Says He Was Only 17 first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"A New Documentary Alleges Lindsey Graham Paid 3 Men for S33x, One Who Says He Was Only 17"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":770857,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/trump-says-google-ceo-rejected-his-idea-to-rename-atlantic-ocean-trump-ocean/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:30:07Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Trump Says Google CEO Rejected His Idea to Rename Atlantic Ocean ‘Trump Ocean’ U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that he contacted Google CEO Sundar Pichai to propose renaming the Atlantic Ocean “Trump Ocean,” but was told the company would not make the change. Speaking at a rally in South Carolina, Trump recounted Pichai’s alleged […] The post Trump Says Google CEO Rejected His Idea to Rename Atlantic Ocean ‘Trump Ocean’ first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Trump Says Google CEO Rejected His Idea to Rename Atlantic Ocean ‘Trump Ocean’"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":770880,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/emmanuel-emenike-cries-out-over-alleged-police-and-state-raids-on-his-hospital/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:29:56Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Emmanuel Emenike Cries Out Over Alleged Police and State Raids on His Owerri Hospital Former Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Emenike has raised an alarm over recurring violent invasions at his private medical facility, Emenike Hospital, located in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The retired football international accused state personnel and armed police officers of storming […] The post Emmanuel Emenike Cries Out Over Alleged Police and State Raids on His Hospital first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Emmanuel Emenike Cries Out Over Alleged Police and State Raids on His Hospital"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":770886,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/californias-billionaire-tax-almost-drove-out-zuckerberg-meta-cut-a-deal-to-keep-him/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:29:45Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"California’s Billionaire Tax Almost Drove Out Zuckerberg. Meta Cut a Deal to Keep Him. Mark Zuckerberg told Meta’s board he was prepared to leave California if voters approve Proposition 40 next month. The measure would hit residents worth over $1 billion as of January 1, 2026 with a one-time 5 percent tax on their net […] The post California’s Billionaire Tax Almost Drove Out Zuckerberg. Meta Cut a Deal to Keep Him first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"California’s Billionaire Tax Almost Drove Out Zuckerberg. Meta Cut a Deal to Keep Him"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":770896,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/somaliland-official-account-drops-marriage-documents-and-name-change-evidence-on-ilhan-omar/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:29:32Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"SOMALILAND OFFICIAL ACCOUNT DROPS MARRIAGE DOCUMENTS AND NAME CHANGE EVIDENCE ON ILHAN OMAR The official X account for the Republic of Somaliland just reposted its earlier thread laying out what it calls hard receipts on U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar. The account states that Omar’s original last name was Elmi before it was changed, that her […] The post SOMALILAND OFFICIAL ACCOUNT DROPS MARRIAGE DOCUMENTS AND NAME CHANGE EVIDENCE ON ILHAN OMAR first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"SOMALILAND OFFICIAL ACCOUNT DROPS MARRIAGE DOCUMENTS AND NAME CHANGE EVIDENCE ON ILHAN OMAR"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":771084,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/bbc-forces-trump-to-sit-down-under-oath-in-the-lawsuit-he-filed-against-them/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:29:18Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"BREAKING: BBC Forces Trump to Sit Down Under Oath in the Lawsuit He Filed Against Them Donald Trump sued the BBC. Now the BBC’s lawyers have gotten a court order forcing him to answer questions under oath. A federal magistrate judge ruled Thursday that Trump must sit for a deposition in his defamation case by […] The post BBC Forces Trump to Sit Down Under Oath in the Lawsuit He Filed Against Them first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"BBC Forces Trump to Sit Down Under Oath in the Lawsuit He Filed Against Them"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":771086,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/google-co-founder-larry-page-ditches-california-for-miami-sidesteps-15-billion-wealth-tax/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:28:54Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Larry Page Ditches California for Miami, Sidesteps $15 Billion Wealth Tax Google co-founder Larry Page has bought two waterfront estates in Miami’s Coconut Grove for a combined $173.4 million, locking in Florida residency ahead of California’s proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires. Page paid $101.5 million in December for the 4.5-acre Banyan Ridge compound, formerly […] The post Google co-founder Larry Page Ditches California for Miami, Sidesteps $15 Billion Wealth Tax first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Google co-founder Larry Page Ditches California for Miami, Sidesteps $15 Billion Wealth Tax"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":770901,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/us-troops-pulled-from-mideast-bases-as-trump-weighs-fresh-iran-strikes/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:28:42Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"US TROOPS PULLED FROM MIDEAST BASES AS TRUMP WEIGHS FRESH IRAN STRIKES The Pentagon is quietly thinning out American troops at bases in Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait while the State Department orders deeper cuts to diplomatic staff across the region. Officials say the moves answer ongoing threats and clear non-essential personnel from harm’s way as […] The post US TROOPS PULLED FROM MIDEAST BASES AS TRUMP WEIGHS FRESH IRAN STRIKES first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"US TROOPS PULLED FROM MIDEAST BASES AS TRUMP WEIGHS FRESH IRAN STRIKES"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":770906,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/zelenskyy-to-trump-use-that-same-rhetoric-with-putin/","published_at":"2026-10-22T18:28:32Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"ZELENSKYY TO TRUMP: USE THAT SAME RHETORIC WITH PUTIN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is challenging Donald Trump to direct his pressure toward the Kremlin, questioning why the American president speaks so forcefully against Ukraine’s leadership while taking a different approach toward Vladimir Putin. “Trump can force Putin to the negotiating table very easily. Trump must transfer […] The post ZELENSKYY TO TRUMP: USE THAT SAME RHETORIC WITH PUTIN first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"ZELENSKYY TO TRUMP: USE THAT SAME RHETORIC WITH PUTIN"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":770911,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/atlanta-influencer-charged-in-4-6-million-snap-fraud-scheme-while-flaunting-jets-rolls-royces-and-burning-cash/","published_at":"2026-10-22T17:08:56Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"ATLANTA INFLUENCER CHARGED IN $4.6 MILLION SNAP FRAUD SCHEME WHILE FLAUNTING JETS, ROLLS-ROYCES, AND BURNING CASH Atlanta social media personality Mercedes Reshard New, known as Shawty Dred, stands accused of running a years-long scheme that siphoned millions in taxpayer-funded food benefits meant for low-income families. Federal prosecutors say the 39-year-old controlled more than 350 fraudulent […] The post ATLANTA INFLUENCER CHARGED IN $4.6 MILLION SNAP FRAUD SCHEME WHILE FLAUNTING JETS, ROLLS-ROYCES, AND BURNING CASH first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"ATLANTA INFLUENCER CHARGED IN $4.6 MILLION SNAP FRAUD SCHEME WHILE FLAUNTING JETS, ROLLS-ROYCES, AND BURNING CASH"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":768018,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/dec-arrests-popular-zambian-musician-chanda-for-allegedly-trafficking-30-3-grammes-of-dry-cannabis/","published_at":"2026-10-22T14:50:19Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"CHANDA NABBED 30.3 GRAMMES OF CANNABIS By: Sun FM Tv Reporter Rapper EDWARD CHANDA has been arrested in Lusaka for allegedly trafficking 30.3 grammes of dry cannabis. Drug Enforcement Commission –DEC- Public Relations Officer ALLAN TAMBA says the 28-year-old musician, popularly known by his stage name CHANDA, is a resident of Meanwood in Lusaka. Mr. […] The post DEC Arrests Popular Zambian Musician Chanda for allegedly trafficking 30.3 grammes of dry cannabis first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"DEC Arrests Popular Zambian Musician Chanda for allegedly trafficking 30.3 grammes of dry cannabis"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767089,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/amnesty-international-disappoints-journalist-whose-mouth-was-urinated-in-by-jj-banda/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:36:51Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Amnesty International disappoints journalist whose mouth was urinated in by JJ Banda JOURNALIST Peter Sukwa has expressed disappointment with Amnesty International for condemning the recent arrest of former Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda, saying the organisation ignored his appeals for assistance following the torture he allegedly suffered in 2015. Mr Sukwa […] The post Amnesty International disappoints journalist whose mouth was urinated in by JJ Banda first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Amnesty International disappoints journalist whose mouth was urinated in by JJ Banda"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767171,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/charles-kakulahadodi-hachisanga-detained-in-tanzania/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:36:35Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"CHARLES KAKULA DETAINED IN TANZANIA In a dramatic turn of events, Charles Kakula has reportedly been apprehended by police at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. His arrival in the country comes alongside his Tanzanian-Spanish girlfriend, raising eyebrows and concerns as reports surface about the cancellation of his passport by Zambian authorities. […] The post CHARLES KAKULA(Hadodi Hachisanga) DETAINED IN TANZANIA first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"CHARLES KAKULA(Hadodi Hachisanga) DETAINED IN TANZANIA"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767195,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/tonse-pamodzi-alliance-in-eastern-province-withdraws-support-from-nyimba-north-mp/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:35:30Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"TONSE PAMODZI ALLIANCE IN EASTERN PROVINCE WITHDRAWS SUPPORT FROM NYIMBA NORTH MP.By Christopher BandaThe Tonse Pamodzi Alliance in Eastern Province has withdrawn its political support for Nyimba North Member of Parliament, Paul Lungu, with immediate effect. The move follows Mr. Lungu’s acceptance of an appointment as Deputy Opposition Chief Whip from opposition National Reconciliation Party […] The post TONSE PAMODZI ALLIANCE IN EASTERN PROVINCE WITHDRAWS SUPPORT FROM NYIMBA NORTH MP first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"TONSE PAMODZI ALLIANCE IN EASTERN PROVINCE WITHDRAWS SUPPORT FROM NYIMBA NORTH MP"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767217,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/csos-challenge-state-house-over-jay-jay-bandas-return/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:35:04Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"CSOs CHALLENGE STATE HOUSE OVER JAY JAY BANDA’S RETURN Four civil society organisations have challenged State House to explain the legal procedures followed in the apprehension and return of former Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda from Mozambique to Zambia. The organisations say their concerns do not amount to defending Mr Banda, […] The post CSOs CHALLENGE STATE HOUSE OVER JAY JAY BANDA’S RETURN first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"CSOs CHALLENGE STATE HOUSE OVER JAY JAY BANDA’S RETURN"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767240,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/mnangagwa-takes-over-comesa-chair/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:34:46Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Mnangagwa Takes Over COMESA Chair As Ruto, Hichilema Jet In For 25th Summit At Mt Hampden HARARE — Zimbabwe is hosting the 25th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government Thursday at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, with leaders focused on deepening intra-Africa trade, expanding industrial output and driving investment. The summit […] The post Mnangagwa Takes Over COMESA Chair first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Mnangagwa Takes Over COMESA Chair"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767252,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/zimbabwe-envoy-uebert-angel-named-in-al-jazeera-bombshell-exposing-harares-links-to-uk-fake-rally-and-paramilitary-hitmen-for-hire/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:34:27Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Shock Twist: Zimbabwe Envoy Uebert Angel Named in Al Jazeera Bombshell Exposing Harare’s Links to UK Fake Rally and Paramilitary Hitmen-for-Hire LONDON — Uebert Angel, Zimbabwe’s Special Presidential Envoy and Ambassador-at-Large to Europe and the Americas under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has been referenced in an Al Jazeera investigation that exposes how a British right-wing activist […] The post Zimbabwe Envoy Uebert Angel Named in Al Jazeera Bombshell Exposing Harare’s Links to UK Fake Rally and Paramilitary Hitmen-for-Hire first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Zimbabwe Envoy Uebert Angel Named in Al Jazeera Bombshell Exposing Harare’s Links to UK Fake Rally and Paramilitary Hitmen-for-Hire"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767262,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/zambias-opposition-mmembe-condemns-us-arrest-warrant-against-raul-castro-as-trump-warns-cuba-is-next/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:34:08Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESTATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST PARTY OF ZAMBIA ON THE U.S. ARREST WARRANT ISSUED AGAINST COMRADE RAÚL CASTROLUSAKA, ZAMBIA The Socialist Party [Zambia] expresses its profound concern and unequivocal rejection regarding the recent state and federal arrest warrants issued by United States authorities against the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution […] The post Zambia’s opposition M’membe Condemns US Arrest Warrant Against Raúl Castro as Trump Warns Cuba Is Next first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Zambia’s opposition M’membe Condemns US Arrest Warrant Against Raúl Castro as Trump Warns Cuba Is Next"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767267,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/chapter-one-foundation-concerned-over-deteriorating-rule-of-law-in-zambia/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:33:56Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"CHAPTER ONE FOUNDATION CONCERNED OVER DETERIORATING RULE OF LAW IN ZAMBIA By Leah Ngoma Chapter One Foundation has expressed concern over findings in the 2026 World Justice Project-WJP- rule of law index, which indicate a further deterioration in Zambia’s adherence to the rule of law and warn of the growing entrenchment of authoritarian practices. Foundation […] The post CHAPTER ONE FOUNDATION CONCERNED OVER DETERIORATING RULE OF LAW IN ZAMBIA first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"CHAPTER ONE FOUNDATION CONCERNED OVER DETERIORATING RULE OF LAW IN ZAMBIA"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767270,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/kenyan-rapper-stevo-simple-boy-splits-from-partner-after-dna-test-shows-son-isnt-his/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:33:37Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Kenyan rapper Stevo Simple Boy splits from partner after DNA test shows son isn’t his Stephen Otieno, the Kenyan rapper and comedian better known as Stevo Simple Boy, has announced the end of his relationship to Brenda, his partner. In a statement shared via Instagram, the artiste revealed that his separation from Brenda follows the […] The post Kenyan rapper Stevo Simple Boy splits from partner after DNA test shows son isn’t his first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Kenyan rapper Stevo Simple Boy splits from partner after DNA test shows son isn’t his"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767273,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/a-toyota-mark-x-overloaded-with-11-illegal-ethiopians-overturn-in-muchinga/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:33:00Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"A TOYOTA MARK X OVERLOADED WITH 11 ILLEGAL ETHIOPIANS OVERTURN IN MUCHINGA Eleven suspected Ethiopians illegally being smuggled into the country have been left nursing accident injuries after a Toyota Mark X they were stuffed in overturned along the Great North Road in Muchinga Province. Muchinga Province Police Commanding Officer Lubinda Mayamba says the accident […] The post A TOYOTA MARK X OVERLOADED WITH 11 ILLEGAL ETHIOPIANS OVERTURN IN MUCHINGA first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"A TOYOTA MARK X OVERLOADED WITH 11 ILLEGAL ETHIOPIANS OVERTURN IN MUCHINGA"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767275,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/mary-chiwengas-murder-trial-to-start-afresh/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:32:46Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Mary Chiwenga’s Murder Trial To Start Afresh HARARE – The attempted murder trial of Vice President Constantino Chiwena’s ex-wife, Mary Mubaiwa, will start afresh after the presiding magistrate was promoted to a judge, the Harare Magistrates Court heard on Wednesday. Prosecutors must now try to locate witnesses and reissue summons in a trial that was […] The post Mary Chiwenga’s Murder Trial To Start Afresh first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Mary Chiwenga’s Murder Trial To Start Afresh"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767277,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/victor-osimhen-hits-back-at-critics-declares-himself-among-worlds-elite-strikers/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:32:37Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Victor Osimhen Hits Back at Critics, Declares Himself Among World’s Elite Strikers Galatasaray’s Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, has vehemently defended his standing in world football, proclaiming himself one of the sport’s premier strikers. His defiant declaration comes after a crucial goal for Galatasaray in their UEFA Champions League victory over LOSC Lille, a strike that […] The post Victor Osimhen Hits Back at Critics, Declares Himself Among World’s Elite Strikers first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Victor Osimhen Hits Back at Critics, Declares Himself Among World’s Elite Strikers"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767279,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/tonto-dikeh-dispels-misconceptions-reveals-deeper-roots-of-her-christian-faith-journey/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:32:29Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Tonto Dikeh Dispels Misconceptions, Reveals Deeper Roots of Her Christian Faith Journey Actress-turned-evangelist Tonto Dikeh is actively challenging public perceptions regarding her spiritual evolution, asserting that her profound relationship with Christ was established well before the controversies and visible transformation that many now link to her faith. During an appearance on the “Real Talk With […] The post Tonto Dikeh Dispels Misconceptions, Reveals Deeper Roots of Her Christian Faith Journey first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Tonto Dikeh Dispels Misconceptions, Reveals Deeper Roots of Her Christian Faith Journey"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767280,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/tillis-to-witkoff-ask-ukrainian-families-whether-putin-is-a-humanitarian/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:32:07Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"TILLIS TO WITKOFF: ASK UKRAINIAN FAMILIES WHETHER PUTIN IS A “HUMANITARIAN” Republican Senator Thom Tillis has sharply condemned Steve Witkoff’s praise of Putin, calling the remark “embarrassing and outrageous.” “You should go back to Ukraine and ask the families of the children Putin has kidnapped and murdered whether they agree your friend Putin is a […] The post TILLIS TO WITKOFF: ASK UKRAINIAN FAMILIES WHETHER PUTIN IS A “HUMANITARIAN” first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"TILLIS TO WITKOFF: ASK UKRAINIAN FAMILIES WHETHER PUTIN IS A “HUMANITARIAN”"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767281,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/ilhan-omars-alleged-brother-husband-withdrew-his-green-card-petition-the-moment-feds-demanded-proof-the-marriage-was-real/","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:31:53Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"ILHAN OMAR’S ALLEGED BROTHER-HUSBAND WITHDREW HIS GREEN CARD PETITION THE MOMENT FEDS DEMANDED PROOF THE MARRIAGE WAS REAL Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, the British national Ilhan Omar married in 2009, filed a petition to drop the conditions on his marriage-based green card. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services came back and asked for more evidence that […] The post ILHAN OMAR’S ALLEGED BROTHER-HUSBAND WITHDREW HIS GREEN CARD PETITION THE MOMENT FEDS DEMANDED PROOF THE MARRIAGE WAS REAL first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"ILHAN OMAR’S ALLEGED BROTHER-HUSBAND WITHDREW HIS GREEN CARD PETITION THE MOMENT FEDS DEMANDED PROOF THE MARRIAGE WAS REAL"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"","id":767282,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/uebert-angel-exposed-in-al-jazeera-terror-group-investigation-zimbabwe-delegation-paid-thousands-for-fake-uk-rally/","published_at":"2026-10-22T12:18:46Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Uebert Angel Exposed in Al Jazeera Terror Group Investigation — Zimbabwe Delegation Paid Thousands for Fake UK Rally Barely days after admitting to a ZimEye investigation that he was detained overnight at Dubai Airport over passports bearing different dates of births, Zimbabwean preacher (and Chin’ono-great journalist- Maynard Manyowa’s spiritual father), Uebert Angel has surfaced in […] The post Uebert Angel Exposed in Al Jazeera Terror Group Investigation — Zimbabwe Delegation Paid Thousands for Fake UK Rally first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Uebert Angel Exposed in Al Jazeera Terror Group Investigation — Zimbabwe Delegation Paid Thousands for Fake UK Rally"}]}