{"count":100,"exported_at":"2026-10-24T12:43:13Z","filters":{"cat":"","country":"","lang":"","since":"","source":"zambianobserver.com"},"items":[{"ai_summary":"Muhabi Lungu detailed the Christmas Day treason arrest of Dr. Kenneth Kaunda in a book called Conversations Part 2. The veteran politician described the experience as a nightmare. One account mentions sleeping on the floor near a toilet while the cell captain used the bed.","category":"economy","id":793465,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/kks-prison-nightmare-i-slept-on-the-floor-near-the-toilet-while-the-cell-captain-slept-on-the-bed/","published_at":"2026-10-24T10:00:57Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"KK’S PRISON NIGHTMARE: “I Slept On The Floor Near The Toilet While The Cell Captain Slept On The Bed.” Hey Folks, Yesterday, I shared an excerpt from my newly released book, Conversations Part 2, where veteran politician Muhabi Lungu detailed the shocking Christmas Day treason arrest of Zambia’s founding father, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda (KK). Exactly […] The post KK’S PRISON NIGHTMARE: “I Slept On The Floor Near The Toilet While The Cell Captain Slept On The Bed.” first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"KK’S PRISON NIGHTMARE: “I Slept On The Floor Near The Toilet While The Cell Captain Slept On The Bed.”"},{"ai_summary":"Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwa criticized the Zambia Daily Mail for an omission in its Independence Anniversary supplement. The publication failed to include former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. This occurred during the marking of the 62nd Independence Anniversary of Zambia.","category":"politics","id":793515,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/president-given-katuta-condemns-omission-of-lungu-from-independence-publication/","published_at":"2026-10-24T10:00:29Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"PRESIDENT GIVEN KATUTA CONDEMNS OMISSION OF LUNGU FROM INDEPENDENCE PUBLICATION By Staff Reporter Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwa has condemned the omission of late Sixth Republican President Edgar Chagwa Lungu from the Zambia Daily Mail’s Independence Anniversary supplement marking Zambia’s 62nd Independence Anniversary. In a statement issued on Saturday, Dr. Mwelwa said the omission raised […] The post PRESIDENT GIVEN KATUTA CONDEMNS OMISSION OF LUNGU FROM INDEPENDENCE PUBLICATION first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"PRESIDENT GIVEN KATUTA CONDEMNS OMISSION OF LUNGU FROM INDEPENDENCE PUBLICATION"},{"ai_summary":"Nasson Msoni suggested that President Hakainde Hichilema missed a chance to address political grievances. This opportunity occurred ahead of the 62nd Independence Anniversary of Zambia. Msoni believes the event could have been used to tackle longstanding national issues.","category":"politics","id":793551,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/a-missed-opportunity-for-president-hichilema-to-address-political-grievances-ahead-of-zambias-62nd-independence-anniversary-nasson-msoni/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:58:48Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR PRESIDENT HICHILEMA TO ADDRESS POLITICAL GRIEVANCES AHEAD OF ZAMBIA’S 62ND INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY I could be wrong in my assessment, but I believe that the eve of Zambia’s 62nd Independence Anniversary presented President Hakainde Hichilema with a valuable opportunity to address some of the longstanding political grievances facing our nation. While the […] The post A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR PRESIDENT HICHILEMA TO ADDRESS POLITICAL GRIEVANCES AHEAD OF ZAMBIA’S 62ND INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY- Nasson Msoni first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR PRESIDENT HICHILEMA TO ADDRESS POLITICAL GRIEVANCES AHEAD OF ZAMBIA’S 62ND INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY- Nasson Msoni"},{"ai_summary":"Reverend Peter K. Nsama stated that Zambia should be a place where the living can ask questions and the dead can rest. He called for the truth to be revealed rather than graves being opened. These remarks follow reports that Paramount Chief Chitimukulu expressed concern over rumors about exhuming a body.","category":"world","id":793560,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/zambia-must-never-become-a-country-where-the-dead-cannot-rest-and-the-living-are-afraid-to-ask-questions-rev-peter-k-nsama/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:58:41Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"ZAMBIA MUST NEVER BECOME A COUNTRY WHERE THE DEAD CANNOT REST AND THE LIVING ARE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS. Let us not exhume the grave. Let us exhume the truth! Last Saturday, 17th October, according to media reports, Mwine Lubemba, Paramount Chief Chitimukulu, expressed concern over rumours that some people want to exhume the body […] The post ZAMBIA MUST NEVER BECOME A COUNTRY WHERE THE DEAD CANNOT REST AND THE LIVING ARE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS- Rev. Peter K. Nsama first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"ZAMBIA MUST NEVER BECOME A COUNTRY WHERE THE DEAD CANNOT REST AND THE LIVING ARE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS- Rev. Peter K. Nsama"},{"ai_summary":"A Lusaka Magistrate adjourned the case of Raphael Nakacinda to November 25, 2026. Nakacinda is a former Secretary-General of a Patriotic Front faction. He is accused of failing to comply with a lawful summons from the Electoral Commission of Zambia. The delay follows an application made by his lawyer, Nkula Bota.","category":"world","id":793569,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/nakacinda-faces-new-jail-sentencing/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:57:10Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"NAKACINDA FACES NEW JAIL SENTENCING Lusaka Magistrate MBUYWANA SINVULA has adjourned the case involving former Patriotic Front faction Secretary-General RAPHAEL NAKACINDA to November 25, 2026. Mr. NAKACINDA is accused of failing to comply with a lawful summons from the Electoral Commission of Zambia -ECZ.The adjournment followed an application by his lawyer, NKULA BOTA, who told […] The post NAKACINDA FACES NEW JAIL SENTENCING first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"NAKACINDA FACES NEW JAIL SENTENCING"},{"ai_summary":"A man named Binwell describes receiving a strange phone call on the evening of July 11, 2025. The caller introduced himself as a journalist. Binwell claims that court officers, journalists, and police officers have been leaking information to the militia.","category":"politics","id":793574,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/binwell-shares-how-court-officers-journalists-and-police-officers-have-been-leaking-information-to-the-militia/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:56:36Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Binwell Shares How Court Officers, Journalists and Police Officers Have Been Leaking information to the Militia. GOD, YOU ALWAYS COME THROUGH FOR ME.HOW CAN I FORGET ULUSE LWENU. On the 11th evening of July 2025,i received a strange call from a gentleman who introduced himself as a Journalist.He went on to tell me how he […] The post Binwell Shares How Court Officers, Journalists and Police Officers Have Been Leaking information to the Militia. first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Binwell Shares How Court Officers, Journalists and Police Officers Have Been Leaking information to the Militia."},{"ai_summary":"Muhabi Lungu, the secretary general of the Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance, questioned the legality of the Speaker of National Assembly's decision. Speaker Nelie Muti recognized Ezra Tembo as the leader of the opposition in parliament. An editor describes Lungu's questioning as surprising. The editor states this reflects a lack of understanding regarding law making institutions.","category":"politics","id":793577,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/who-elects-the-leader-of-the-opposition-in-parliament/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:56:25Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"WHO ELECTS THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT? The Editor Zambia Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance secretary general Muhabi Lungu’s questioning of the legality of Speaker of National Assembly Nelie Muti’s recognition of NRPUP leader Ezra Tembo as leader of the opposition in parliament is surprising and shows lack of understanding of the law making institutions. The […] The post WHO ELECTS THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT? first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"WHO ELECTS THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT?"},{"ai_summary":"King Charles III sent Independence Day greetings to President Hakainde Hichilema and the people of Zambia. The King and his wife offered their warmest congratulations. The message reaffirmed the strong partnership existing between the United Kingdom and Zambia.","category":"world","id":793578,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/king-charles-sends-independence-day-greetings-to-zambia/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:56:08Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"King Charles Sends Independence Day Greetings to Zambia King Charles III has extended Independence Day greetings to President Hakainde Hichilema and the people of Zambia, reaffirming the strong partnership between the United Kingdom and Zambia. In a message to the President, King Charles said he and his wife were sending their warmest congratulations to Zambia […] The post King Charles Sends Independence Day Greetings to Zambia first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"King Charles Sends Independence Day Greetings to Zambia"},{"ai_summary":"Activist Thompson Luzendi criticized the Daily Mail for omitting the portrait of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu from an Independence Anniversary supplement. The supplement marked the 62nd independence anniversary of Zambia. Luzendi argued that all former presidents should be included to preserve political history. He stated the exclusion raised concerns about editorial judgment.","category":"world","id":793580,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/edgar-lungus-omission-from-independence-supplement-questioned/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:55:51Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"LUNGU’S OMISSION FROM INDEPENDENCE SUPPLEMENT QUESTIONED Activist Thompson Luzendi has criticised the omission of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s portrait from the Daily Mail’s Independence Anniversary supplement marking Zambia’s 62nd independence anniversary. Mr Luzendi said the exclusion raised concerns about editorial judgement and the preservation of the country’s political history, arguing that all former presidents […] The post EDGAR LUNGU’S OMISSION FROM INDEPENDENCE SUPPLEMENT QUESTIONED first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"EDGAR LUNGU’S OMISSION FROM INDEPENDENCE SUPPLEMENT QUESTIONED"},{"ai_summary":"Ezra Tembo, the president of the National Economic Rescue and Unity Party, caused a disturbance at a civic installation ceremony on October 23, 2026. He loudly scolded event ushers regarding the seating protocol. Tembo refused to sit in the seat assigned to him. The incident turned a serene event into public theatre.","category":"world","id":793581,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/storm-in-vip-tent-nerup-leader-ezra-tembo-scolds-ushers-over-seating-protocol/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:55:26Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"STORM IN VIP TENT…NERUP leader Ezra Tembo scolds ushers over seating protocol By DAVID KANDUZATHE serene protocol of a civic installation ceremony fractured into public theatre yesterday, October 23, 2026, when Ezra Tembo, president of the National Economic Rescue and Unity Party (NERUP), loudly scolded event ushers and flatly refused to take his assigned seat […] The post STORM IN VIP TENT …NERUP leader Ezra Tembo scolds ushers over seating protocol first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"STORM IN VIP TENT…NERUP leader Ezra Tembo scolds ushers over seating protocol"},{"ai_summary":"Lawmaker Jack Mwiimbu stated that the government is not required to publicly explain the details of security operations. This comes amid questions regarding how former MP Emmanuel Banda was apprehended in Mozambique and returned to Zambia. Mwiimbu criticized opposition parties, civil society organizations, and some churches for their inquiries. He compared the situation to how Americans handle the arrest of foreign presidents.","category":"politics","id":793583,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/did-americans-ask-how-venezuelas-president-was-arrested-jack-mwiimbu-on-jay-jay-banda/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:55:02Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"UPND lawmaker Jack Mwiimbu says Government should not be expected to publicly explain the details of security operations, as questions continue over the circumstances in which former Petauke MP Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda was apprehended and brought back to Zambia from Mozambique. Speaking in Parliament, Mwiimbu criticised opposition parties, some churches and civil society organisations […] The post Did Americans Ask How Venezuela’s President Was Arrested – Jack Mwiimbu On Jay Jay Banda first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Did Americans Ask How Venezuela’s President Was Arrested – Jack Mwiimbu On Jay Jay Banda"},{"ai_summary":"The Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia warned that a fuel supply deal could hurt local firms. This concern arises if the government uses Dangote Refinery to supply fuel to Zambia through Zimbabwe. Such a deal would include handling storage and distribution. OMCAZ President Dr. Kafula Mubanga expressed these concerns.","category":"politics","id":793585,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/omcaz-warns-dangote-refinery-fuel-supply-deal-could-disadvantage-local-firms/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:54:52Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"OMCAZ WARNS DANGOTE REFINERY FUEL SUPPLY DEAL COULD DISADVANTAGE LOCAL FIRMS By Elesani Phiri ‎The Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia-OMCAZ-has warned that local oil marketing companies could be disadvantaged should government engage Dangote Refinery to supply fuel to Zambia through Zimbabwe, including handling distribution and storage. OMCAZ President Dr. Kafula Mubanga says allowing major […] The post OMCAZ WARNS DANGOTE REFINERY FUEL SUPPLY DEAL COULD DISADVANTAGE LOCAL FIRMS first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"OMCAZ WARNS DANGOTE REFINERY FUEL SUPPLY DEAL COULD DISADVANTAGE LOCAL FIRMS"},{"ai_summary":"The opposition party Citizens First believes the proper way to honor independence fighters is by creating a peaceful and just nation. Vice-president Mary Zambezi stated that holding parades is not the best method of celebration. The party argues that Zambia should focus on unity rather than ceremonial displays for its 62nd independence anniversary. This stance comes as the party expresses concern over the incarceration of friends.","category":"world","id":793586,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/zambia-at-62-cf-cant-dance-while-friends-incarcerated/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:54:37Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"ZAMBIA AT 62: CF CAN’T DANCE WHILE FRIENDS INCARCERATED The opposition Citizens First (CF) says the best way to honour people who fought for independence is by delivering a just, peaceful and united Zambia rather than holding parades. In a statement to journalists, CF vice-president Mary Zambezi said the nation should mark its 62nd independence […] The post ZAMBIA AT 62: CF CAN’T DANCE WHILE FRIENDS INCARCERATED first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"ZAMBIA AT 62: CF CAN’T DANCE WHILE FRIENDS INCARCERATED"},{"ai_summary":"Ceaser Banda discusses independence as Zambia marks 62 years. He argues that national independence should be reflected in the daily freedom of individual households. True independence means a home can feed itself and manage its own resources. These households should be able to handle hardships without waiting for outside rescue.","category":"world","id":793587,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/zambia-at-62-building-households-that-can-stand-on-their-own/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:54:25Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"ZAMBIA AT 62: BUILDING HOUSEHOLDS THAT CAN STAND ON THEIR OWN By Ceaser Banda Public Administrator, Governance and Development Expert Independence is more than a national celebration; it is also the daily freedom of a household that can feed itself, manage its resources and face hardship without waiting for rescue. As Zambia marks 62 years […] The post ZAMBIA AT 62: BUILDING HOUSEHOLDS THAT CAN STAND ON THEIR OWN first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"ZAMBIA AT 62: BUILDING HOUSEHOLDS THAT CAN STAND ON THEIR OWN"},{"ai_summary":"President Hakainde Hichilema pardoned 852 inmates to mark the 62nd Independence Day of Zambia on October 24. The group of pardoned individuals includes 838 ordinary prisoners. Among them were eight elderly inmates and two foreign nationals. Four women with children living in correctional facilities were also released.","category":"politics","id":793588,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/president-hakainde-hichilema-yesterday-pardoned-852-inmates-ahead-of-todays-independence-celebrations/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:54:18Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":" BRIEFING | Hichilema Pardons 852 Inmates Ahead of Independence Day President Hakainde Hichilema has pardoned 852 inmates to commemorate Zambia’s 62nd Independence Day, which falls on 24 October. The beneficiaries include 838 ordinary inmates, four female inmates with children living with them in correctional facilities, eight elderly inmates and two foreign nationals. The President […] The post President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday pardoned 852 inmates ahead of today’s Independence celebrations first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday pardoned 852 inmates ahead of today’s Independence celebrations"},{"ai_summary":"Japan has provided grant assistance of approximately 6.3 million US dollars to Zambia. This funding, totaling 999 million Japanese yen, will be used to acquire modern railway maintenance equipment. The agreement was signed on October 22, 2026. Finance Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane signed the document on behalf of Zambia.","category":"world","id":793589,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/what-the-us6-3-million-japanese-rail-technology-grant-means-for-the-grow-zambia-agenda-jobs-and-prosperity/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:54:02Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"WHAT THE US$6.3 MILLION JAPANESE RAIL TECHNOLOGY GRANT MEANS FOR THE GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA, JOBS AND PROSPERITY Japan has committed approximately US$6.3 million (999 million Japanese yen) in grant assistance to help Zambia acquire modern railway maintenance equipment. The agreement was signed on October 22, 2026 by Finance Minister Dr. SITUMBEKO MUSOKOTWANE, MP, and Japanese […] The post WHAT THE US$6.3 MILLION JAPANESE RAIL TECHNOLOGY GRANT MEANS FOR THE GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA, JOBS AND PROSPERITY first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"WHAT THE US$6.3 MILLION JAPANESE RAIL TECHNOLOGY GRANT MEANS FOR THE GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA, JOBS AND PROSPERITY"},{"ai_summary":"Police have detained Dawson Tembo, the Lumezi Town Council Chairperson. A woman accused the 56-year-old politician of trespassing at her home. He is also accused of damaging the door of the house. Tembo represents the New Revolution Party United Progressive. He was taken into custody on Friday.","category":"world","id":793590,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/police-detain-nrpup-council-chairperson-over-damaged-house-door/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:53:55Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"POLICE DETAIN NRPUP COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON OVER DAMAGED HOUSE DOOR By ZR Reporter Lumezi Town Council Chairperson Dawson Tembo has been detained after a woman accused him of trespassing at her home and damaging her door. The 56-year-old politician, who represents the New Revolution Party United Progressive (NRPUP), was taken into police custody on Friday following […] The post POLICE DETAIN NRPUP COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON OVER DAMAGED HOUSE DOOR first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"POLICE DETAIN NRPUP COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON OVER DAMAGED HOUSE DOOR"},{"ai_summary":"Zambia has opened its first gold refinery. The new facility is capable of processing gold to a purity level of 99%. Officials intend for the refinery to help small-scale miners enter the formal market. The government hopes the sector will generate over 1.8 billion US dollars in revenue. Zambia produces approximately 3.5 tonnes of gold every year and wants to diversify its exports.","category":"world","id":793591,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/zambia-has-launched-its-first-gold-refinery-which-can-process-gold-to-99-purity/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:53:42Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"BREAKING: Zambia has launched its first gold refinery, which can process gold to 99% purity. The facility aims to bring more small-scale gold miners into the formal market and help generate more than US$1.8 billion in revenue from the sector. Zambia produces around 3.5 tonnes of gold annually and is seeking to diversify its exports, […] The post Zambia has launched its first gold refinery, which can process gold to 99% purity first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Zambia has launched its first gold refinery, which can process gold to 99% purity"},{"ai_summary":"General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema led a military coup on August 30, 2023. This action overthrew President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who is the general's maternal cousin. The event ended 56 years of rule by the Bongo family in Gabon.","category":"world","id":793592,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/how-brice-oligui-nguema-ended-56-years-of-bongo-family-rule-in-gabon-by-overthrowing-his-maternal-cousin/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:53:32Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"“How Brice Oligui Nguema Ended 56 Years of Bongo Family Rule in Gabon by Overthrowing His Maternal Cousin” On 30 August 2023, Gabonese General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema led a military coup that overthrew his maternal cousin, President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The coup ended 56 years of Bongo family rule in Gabon. The family’s rule […] The post “How Brice Oligui Nguema Ended 56 Years of Bongo Family Rule in Gabon by Overthrowing His Maternal Cousin first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"“How Brice Oligui Nguema Ended 56 Years of Bongo Family Rule in Gabon by Overthrowing His Maternal Cousin"},{"ai_summary":"Nkosikhona Ndabandaba, known as Phakel’umthakathi, asked a Chinese business owner to rehire several dismissed South African workers. A video of the plea has caused a heated debate. The employer had fired the workers for allegedly lying and arriving at work drunk. The workers were also accused of refusing to perform their jobs. The employer refused the request to rehire them.","category":"world","id":793593,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/phakelumthakathi-begs-chinese-employer-to-rehire-south-african-workers-fired-for-allegedly-lying-arriving-at-work-drunk-and-refusing-to-do-their-jobs-but-the-employer-says-no/","published_at":"2026-10-24T09:53:19Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"PHAKEL’UMTHAKATHI BEGS CHINESE EMPLOYER TO REHIRE SOUTH AFRICAN WORKERS FIRED FOR ALLEGEDLY LYING, ARRIVING AT WORK DRUNK AND REFUSING TO DO THEIR JOBS — BUT THE EMPLOYER SAYS NO! Nkosikhona Ndabandaba, popularly known as Phakel’umthakathi, has sparked heated debate after a video showed him pleading with a Chinese business owner to give several dismissed South […] The post PHAKEL’UMTHAKATHI BEGS CHINESE EMPLOYER TO REHIRE SOUTH AFRICAN WORKERS FIRED FOR ALLEGEDLY LYING, ARRIVING AT WORK DRUNK AND REFUSING TO DO THEIR JOBS — BUT THE EMPLOYER SAYS NO! first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"PHAKEL’UMTHAKATHI BEGS CHINESE EMPLOYER TO REHIRE SOUTH AFRICAN WORKERS FIRED FOR ALLEGEDLY LYING, ARRIVING AT WORK DRUNK AND REFUSING TO DO THEIR JOBS — BUT THE EMPLOYER SAYS NO!"},{"ai_summary":"Malawi currently lacks active leadership. President Peter Mutharika has been in South Africa for over two weeks. Officials describe this as a private visit but have not provided a specific reason for the trip. No date has been set for his return to the country. This is the fifth time he has traveled there since returning to office last year. He is reportedly seeking medical care.","category":"politics","id":792170,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/malawi-is-leaderless-at-the-moment/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:50:07Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Malawi is leaderless at the moment. President Peter Mutharika has been in South Africa for more than two weeks on what officials call a “private visit”, with no reason given and no date set for his return. It is his fifth such trip since he returned to office last year. He is there seeking medical […] The post Malawi is leaderless at the moment first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Malawi is leaderless at the moment"},{"ai_summary":"The European Union expects to provide about €46.7 billion to help Ukraine. This amount is part of a total €70 billion needed for 2027. European Council President António Costa stated that this would cover roughly two-thirds of the funding gap. The remaining balance is expected to come from other international partners.","category":"world","id":792199,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/eu-expects-to-cover-e46-7-billion-of-ukraines-additional-funding-needs/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:49:42Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"EU EXPECTS TO COVER €46.7 BILLION OF UKRAINE’S ADDITIONAL FUNDING NEEDS The European Union expects to provide approximately €46.7 billion of the additional €70 billion Ukraine needs for 2027, European Council President António Costa said. That would cover roughly two-thirds of the funding gap, with other international partners expected to contribute the remainder. The request […] The post EU EXPECTS TO COVER €46.7 BILLION OF UKRAINE’S ADDITIONAL FUNDING NEEDS first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"EU EXPECTS TO COVER €46.7 BILLION OF UKRAINE’S ADDITIONAL FUNDING NEEDS"},{"ai_summary":"Abena Ampomaa, a woman from Adumang in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, has asked her husband for forgiveness. She confessed to Shaibu Mohammed, also known as Chief, that two of their children are not biologically his. The couple has three children in total.","category":"world","id":792208,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/i-have-wronged-you-woman-begs-her-husband-for-forgiveness-after-confessing-two-of-their-children-are-not-his/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:48:51Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"GHANA: “I have wronged you” – Woman begs her husband for forgiveness after confessing two of their children are not his A woman from Adumang in the Ashanti Region, Ghana, Abena Ampomaa, has appealed to her husband, Shaibu Mohammed, popularly known as Chief, for forgiveness after revealing that two of the three children he has […] The post “I have wronged you” – Woman begs her husband for forgiveness after confessing two of their children are not his first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"“I have wronged you” – Woman begs her husband for forgiveness after confessing two of their children are not his"},{"ai_summary":"Akon signed Lady Gaga when she was struggling to find success in the music industry. He saw potential in her that other people had overlooked. Within three years of signing her, he admitted that she generated enough money for him to practically retire. This occurred around 2007.","category":"world","id":792225,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/akon-says-lady-gaga-made-him-enough-money-to-pretty-much-retire-after-he-signed-her/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:48:41Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Akon signed Lady Gaga when she was still struggling to make it in the music industry. Just THREE YEARS later, he admitted she’d made him so much money that he could practically retire. And it all started because he saw something in her that others had overlooked. Back in 2007, Lady Gaga was still an […] The post Akon Says Lady Gaga made him enough money to ‘pretty much retire’ after he signed her first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Akon Says Lady Gaga made him enough money to ‘pretty much retire’ after he signed her"},{"ai_summary":"Former Finance Minister and ex-MDC Vice President Tendai Biti has made claims regarding political funding. He alleged on X that businessman and ZANU PF Senator Kudakwashe Tagwirei provided funds to the MDC Alliance in 2018. Biti also claimed that the same individual funded the Citizens Coalition for Change in 2023.","category":"tech","id":792231,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/tendai-biti-claims-tagwirei-funded-opposition-in-2018-and-2023/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:48:28Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Biti Claims Tagwirei Funded Opposition in 2018 and 2023 HARARE — Former Finance Minister and ex-MDC Vice President Tendai Biti has claimed that businessman and ZANU PF Senator Kudakwashe Tagwirei funded the MDC Alliance in 2018 and the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in 2023. Biti made the allegation on X in response to a […] The post Tendai Biti Claims Tagwirei Funded Opposition in 2018 and 2023 first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Tendai Biti Claims Tagwirei Funded Opposition in 2018 and 2023"},{"ai_summary":"The Constitutional Court has allocated two days to hear a challenge against Constitution Amendment Act No. 3. Lawyer Professor Lovemore Madhuku stated that the court provided a full hearing for the case. The legal matter is identified as case CCZ 273/26.","category":"politics","id":792234,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/caa3-showdown-concourt-grants-madhuku-two-days-for-challenge-hearing/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:48:18Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"CAA3 SHOWDOWN: ConCourt Grants Madhuku Two Days For Challenge Hearing HARARE — Constitutional Court has set aside two days to hear the constitutional challenge to Constitution Amendment Act No. 3 (CAA3), with lawyer Professor Lovemore Madhuku saying the court has granted a full hearing for the case. The case, CCZ 273/26, has been brought by […] The post CAA3 SHOWDOWN: ConCourt Grants Madhuku Two Days For Challenge Hearing first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"CAA3 SHOWDOWN: ConCourt Grants Madhuku Two Days For Challenge Hearing"},{"ai_summary":"Questions remain regarding the reputation of Jason Arday, a professor from Cambridge, following his death. Damaging accusations against him appeared in headlines. Investigations failed to substantiate these allegations. The text asks who takes responsibility when unproven claims destroy a person's reputation.","category":"world","id":792238,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/justice-for-jason-arday-a-reputation-must-not-be-destroyed-by-unproven-allegations/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:47:40Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"WHEN THE ACCUSATIONS MAKE HEADLINES, WHO WILL CORRECT THE RECORD? JUSTICE FOR JASON ARDAY: A REPUTATION MUST NOT BE DESTROYED BY UNPROVEN ALLEGATIONS. Months after the death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, a troubling question refuses to go away: **Who takes responsibility when damaging accusations make headlines, but investigations fail to substantiate them? A reported […] The post JUSTICE FOR JASON ARDAY: A REPUTATION MUST NOT BE DESTROYED BY UNPROVEN ALLEGATIONS first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"JUSTICE FOR JASON ARDAY: A REPUTATION MUST NOT BE DESTROYED BY UNPROVEN ALLEGATIONS"},{"ai_summary":"Conrad Njeru Karukenya, known as Tiger Power, was recognized as one of the strongest men in Kenya. He possessed extraordinary physical strength. He discovered this ability during high school in the early 1960s. This discovery occurred after an encounter with an ox-cart. He became famous for allowing Land Rovers to drive over his stomach.","category":"world","id":792244,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/what-happened-to-the-strongest-man-in-kenyas-history-who-let-land-rovers-drive-over-his-stomach/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:47:31Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"“What Happened to the Strongest Man in Kenya’s History Who Let Land Rovers Drive Over His Stomach?” Conrad Njeru Karukenya, popularly known as Tiger Power, made history as one of Kenya’s strongest men because of his extraordinary physical strength. He discovered his unusual ability in the early 1960s while in high-school after an ox-cart carrying […] The post “What Happened to the Strongest Man in Kenya’s History Who Let Land Rovers Drive Over His Stomach?” first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"“What Happened to the Strongest Man in Kenya’s History Who Let Land Rovers Drive Over His Stomach?”"},{"ai_summary":"Sir Edward Frederick Mutesa II was the 35th Kabaka of Buganda and the first President of independent Uganda. He died in London on November 21, 1969, at the age of 45. His death occurred under mysterious circumstances. He lived in exile in London and died of alcohol poisoning. He had been exiled twice during his life.","category":"world","id":792246,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/african-king-who-was-exiled-twice-before-dying-of-alcohol-poisoning-in-london/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:47:20Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"“African King Who Was Exiled Twice Before Dying Of Alcohol Poisoning In London” Sir Edward Frederick Mutesa II was the 35th Kabaka (King) of Buganda and the first President of independent Uganda. On November 21, 1969, he died under mysterious circumstances while living in exile in London at the age of 45. He was born […] The post “African King Who Was Exiled Twice Before Dying Of Alcohol Poisoning In London” first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"“African King Who Was Exiled Twice Before Dying Of Alcohol Poisoning In London”"},{"ai_summary":"Rapper Fat Joe discussed raising his firstborn son, Joey. Joey was diagnosed with autism and Down syndrome at birth. When the boy was born, his mother expressed a desire to put him up for adoption. Fat Joe was 19 years old at the time. He shared these details during an appearance on a podcast hosted by Shannon Sharpe.","category":"world","id":792249,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/rapper-fat-joe-has-opened-up-about-raising-his-firstborn-son-joey-who-was-diagnosed-with-down-syndrome-and-autism-at-birth/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:47:10Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Rapper Fat Joe has opened up about raising his firstborn son Joey, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome and autism at birth, after Joey’s mother said she wanted to place him for adoption. Fat Joe, born Joseph Cartagena, was 19 when Joey was born. Speaking on Shannon Sharpe’s “Cl*b Shay Shay” podcast, he recalled the […] The post Rapper Fat Joe has opened up about raising his firstborn son Joey, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome and autism at birth first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Rapper Fat Joe has opened up about raising his firstborn son Joey, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome and autism at birth"},{"ai_summary":"Mariam Sankara sought justice for her husband, Thomas Sankara, who was assassinated on October 15, 1987. The assassination left Mariam and their two children behind. The new government placed the family under house arrest after the event. Mariam eventually fled Burkina Faso.","category":"world","id":792254,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/she-never-forgot-him-how-thomas-sankaras-wife-sought-justice-for-her-husband/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:47:01Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"“She Never Forgot Him”, How Thomas Sankara’s Wife Sought Justice for Her Husband When Thomas Sankara was assassinated on October 15, 1987, he left behind his young wife, Mariam Sankara, and their two children. Following his assassination, Mariam and her children were placed under house arrest by the new government. She later fled Burkina Faso […] The post “She Never Forgot Him”, How Thomas Sankara’s Wife Sought Justice for Her Husband first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"“She Never Forgot Him”, How Thomas Sankara’s Wife Sought Justice for Her Husband"},{"ai_summary":"A Russian Geran-type attack drone crashed in Moldova near the village of Chiștelnița. The wreckage fell in the Telenești district about 100 meters from a residential building. A local resident notified the police about the crash. Authorities cordoned off the area to protect people while explosives specialists examined the site.","category":"world","id":792256,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/russian-geran-drone-crashes-about-100-meters-from-a-home-in-moldova/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:46:51Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"RUSSIAN GERAN DRONE CRASHES ABOUT 100 METERS FROM A HOME IN MOLDOVA A Russian Geran-type attack drone fell near the village of Chiștelnița in Moldova’s Telenești district, approximately 100 meters from a residential building. A resident alerted police, who cordoned off the area to protect the local population while explosives specialists examined the wreckage. No […] The post RUSSIAN GERAN DRONE CRASHES ABOUT 100 METERS FROM A HOME IN MOLDOVA first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"RUSSIAN GERAN DRONE CRASHES ABOUT 100 METERS FROM A HOME IN MOLDOVA"},{"ai_summary":"Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a direct message to people in Cuba. He told those seeking change to partner with the CIA to take their country back. Rubio stated that the moment has arrived to force real change and end the existing system.","category":"culture","id":792257,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/rubio-tells-cubans-partner-with-the-cia-and-take-your-country-back/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:46:27Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Rubio Tells Cubans: Partner With the CIA and Take Your Country Back Secretary of State Marco Rubio just dropped the mask. In a direct message to Cubans sick of the same old communist racket, he told them the moment is here to force real change. “To those who seek to create positive change in Cuba […] The post Rubio Tells Cubans: Partner With the CIA and Take Your Country Back first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Rubio Tells Cubans: Partner With the CIA and Take Your Country Back"},{"ai_summary":"Citadel founder Ken Griffin issued a warning to young Americans regarding European-style socialism. He compared the socialist goals in France to experiences he fled in Chicago. Now living in Miami, he stated that the Democratic Socialists of America are not a national force.","category":"world","id":792259,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/ken-griffin-frances-socialist-dream-is-the-nightmare-i-fled-in-chicago/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:46:18Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Ken Griffin: France’s Socialist Dream Is the Nightmare I Fled in Chicago Citadel founder Ken Griffin sat down and delivered a blunt warning to young Americans who still think European-style socialism is some kind of enlightened future. Living in Miami, he said the Democratic Socialists of America are not a national force. They are a […] The post Ken Griffin: France’s Socialist Dream Is the Nightmare I Fled in Chicago first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Ken Griffin: France’s Socialist Dream Is the Nightmare I Fled in Chicago"},{"ai_summary":"A proposed U.S. peace framework for Ukraine may require the country to give up its goal of joining NATO. In return, the plan suggests security arrangements, an investment package, and a path to EU membership. The report from The Economist also mentions the creation of a demilitarized zone in Donbas.","category":"world","id":792261,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/the-economist-outlines-reported-u-s-peace-plan-for-ukraine/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:46:05Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"THE ECONOMIST OUTLINES REPORTED U.S. PEACE PLAN FOR UKRAINE A proposed U.S. peace framework could reportedly require Ukraine to abandon its bid for NATO membership in exchange for security arrangements, an investment package and a path toward EU membership, according to The Economist. The reported plan would also envisage a demilitarized zone in Donbas, while […] The post THE ECONOMIST OUTLINES REPORTED U.S. PEACE PLAN FOR UKRAINE first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"THE ECONOMIST OUTLINES REPORTED U.S. PEACE PLAN FOR UKRAINE"},{"ai_summary":"Kim Yo Jong has issued warnings to South Korea as tensions rise. She stated that countermeasures are ready along the entire border. These actions follow military activities in the Demilitarized Zone. The sister of the North Korean leader indicated that border loudspeaker campaigns are being prepared.","category":"politics","id":792263,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/kim-yo-jong-warns-seoul-as-north-korea-prepares-border-loudspeaker-campaign/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:45:56Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Kim Yo Jong Warns Seoul as North Korea Prepares Border Loudspeaker Campaign Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has issued fresh warnings to South Korea, saying new countermeasures are being placed on standby along the entire border as tensions escalate over military activities in the Demilitarized Zone. Pyongyang […] The post Kim Yo Jong Warns Seoul as North Korea Prepares Border Loudspeaker Campaign first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Kim Yo Jong Warns Seoul as North Korea Prepares Border Loudspeaker Campaign"},{"ai_summary":"A father in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, successfully defended himself and his young daughter during a hijacking attempt. Dashcam footage captured the confrontation with armed individuals. The incident took place on October 9, 2026. The man managed to save both his child and his vehicle. He is receiving praise for his actions during the event.","category":"world","id":792264,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/father-protects-his-daughter-saves-himself-and-his-vehicle-during-a-terrifying-attempted-hijacking-in-south-africa/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:45:04Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"SOUTH AFRICA’S SUPERHERO DAD! FATHER PROTECTS HIS DAUGHTER, SAVES HIMSELF AND HIS VEHICLE DURING A TERRIFYING ATTEMPTED HIJACKING IN PINETOWN! A father in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, is being praised after dashcam footage captured a terrifying confrontation with alleged armed hijackers while he was travelling with his young daughter. The incident reportedly happened on October 9, 2026. […] The post FATHER PROTECTS HIS DAUGHTER, SAVES HIMSELF AND HIS VEHICLE DURING A TERRIFYING ATTEMPTED HIJACKING IN SOUTH AFRICA first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"FATHER PROTECTS HIS DAUGHTER, SAVES HIMSELF AND HIS VEHICLE DURING A TERRIFYING ATTEMPTED HIJACKING IN SOUTH AFRICA"},{"ai_summary":"The president of Madagascar has ordered all ministers to appear on national television. They must publicly explain their efforts to fight corruption. This directive was given by Colonel Michaël Randrianirina during a cabinet meeting on October 21. Each minister is required to present an anti-corruption plan and defend their record live on TVM. The process allows citizens to ask questions.","category":"politics","id":792265,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/madagascars-president-just-told-every-minister-to-go-on-national-tv-and-publicly-explain-how-theyre-fighting-corruption/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:44:29Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Madagascar’s president just told every minister to go on national TV and publicly explain how they’re fighting corruption. Colonel Michaël Randrianirina ordered it during the cabinet meeting on October 21. Each minister has to present their anti-corruption plan and defend their record live on TVM. Citizens can ask questions too. He basically said no more […] The post Madagascar’s president just told every minister to go on national TV and publicly explain how they’re fighting corruption first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Madagascar’s president just told every minister to go on national TV and publicly explain how they’re fighting corruption"},{"ai_summary":"An oil spill off the coast of the United Arab Emirates has led to beach closures. Emergency containment operations are underway as authorities evaluate the environmental damage. Maritime analysts identified the leaking tanker as the Gem No. 2. The vessel was damaged by a projectile that has not been identified.","category":"economy","id":792266,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/oil-slick-spreads-along-uae-coast-forcing-beach-closures/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:44:17Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Oil Slick Spreads Along UAE Coast, Forcing Beach Closures A major oil spill off the United Arab Emirates has spread toward the coastline, prompting beach closures and emergency containment operations as authorities assess the environmental impact. The leaking tanker, identified by maritime analysts as the Gem No. 2, was damaged by an unidentified projectile near […] The post Oil Slick Spreads Along UAE Coast, Forcing Beach Closures first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Oil Slick Spreads Along UAE Coast, Forcing Beach Closures"},{"ai_summary":"Elon Musk invested approximately $1 billion in Skydance. This media company was created after Paramount completed an acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal involved a value of roughly $110 billion. Skydance now owns CNN and CBS. The news of the equity stake was first reported by Semafor.","category":"economy","id":792267,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/elon-musk-puts-1-billion-into-the-company-that-now-owns-cnn-and-cbs/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:44:09Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Elon Musk Puts $1 Billion Into the Company That Now Owns CNN and CBS Elon Musk has invested roughly $1 billion in Skydance, the media company formed when Paramount closed its roughly $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery earlier this month. Semafor first reported the equity stake, citing people familiar with the matter. CNBC […] The post Elon Musk Puts $1 Billion Into the Company That Now Owns CNN and CBS first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Elon Musk Puts $1 Billion Into the Company That Now Owns CNN and CBS"},{"ai_summary":"Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that territories currently controlled by Russia were not originally Ukrainian. He described these areas, which were previously held by Kyiv, as historically Russian lands. These comments were made during the current war between Russia and Ukraine.","category":"world","id":791998,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://zambianobserver.com/putin-says-territories-lost-by-kyiv-are-historically-russian-lands/","published_at":"2026-10-24T07:38:20Z","source":"zambianobserver.com","summary":"Putin Says Territories Lost by Kyiv Are Historically Russian Lands Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the territories currently controlled by Russia but previously held by Kyiv should not be considered Ukrainian territory, describing them instead as historically Russian lands. Putin’s remarks come amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and Moscow’s continued […] The post Putin Says Territories Lost by Kyiv Are Historically Russian Lands first appeared on The Zambian Observer .","title":"Putin Says Territories Lost by Kyiv Are Historically Russian Lands"},{"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":"Magistrate Mbuywana Sinvula adjourned the case of Raphael Nakacinda until November 25, 2026. This decision followed a request from the lawyer, Nkula Bota, who stated the defendant was unwell. Nakacinda required medical attention for his illness. He is a former PF Secretary-General. He had been released from prison earlier in the week after serving a sentence for a different offence.","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":"On October 23, 2026, Vice President Mutale Nalumango addressed the Zambian National Assembly. She responded directly to MP Stephen Kampyongo of Shiwang’andu. Nalumanga said the Cabinet remains fully operational and dismissed claims that it existed only in opposition fantasies. She characterised the criticism as unrealistic.","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":"In March 1999, Zambia’s founding president Dr Kenneth Kaunda was declared stateless after a court questioned his citizenship because his parents were of Malawian origin. His daughter Catherine Kaunda reported that the Zambian embassy in Berlin, which also covered Austria where he was stranded, denied him assistance. The court’s decision created uncertainty about his legal status. The incident highlighted complications arising from his family background. No further details were provided in the source.","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":"Kennedy Mambwe has resigned as the Chairperson of the Media Self Regulation Council of Zambia. The resignation takes effect immediately. Mambwe stated that his current personal circumstances make it impossible for him to continue in the role. He mentioned that the council was constitutionally scheduled to hold an elective general meeting.","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":"An excerpt from a book by Amos Malupenga describes the return of Kenneth Kaunda to Zambia. The account details the events leading up to his arrest for treason on Christmas Day in 1997. The narrative includes a conversation involving Muhabi Lungu regarding a flight from London to Harare.","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":"Daniel Chisenga, a Tonse Alliance candidate in the Mandevu by-election, reported an attack by UPND cadres. He and his supporters had to flee for safety during the incident. Mr. Chisenga stated he hid in a small house until police arrived. He claims the violence occurs because the UPND senses defeat.","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":"The Lusaka High Court has ordered the state to bring Kelvin Kaunda before Judge Kaumbi Ndulo. The hearing is scheduled for October 27, 2026. It will focus on his application for bail while he awaits trial. Mr. Kaunda is a Member of Parliament for the Lima Constituency. He has been held in detention.","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":"Suzyo Shawa, a businessman and social media personality known as Magnet, confirmed he is no longer in police custody. He had been arrested and charged with dangerous driving following a road incident. Following his release, he traveled to Dubai for business purposes.","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":"Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed opened the Megech Irrigation Dam near Gondar. The project had faced stalled work and delays for nearly twenty years. The dam has a capacity of 185 million cubic meters of water. It is expected to provide irrigation for more than 17,000 hectares of farmland. This project will offer tens of thousands of farmers a reliable water supply.","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":"Legal scholar Jonathan Turley suggested that Ilhan Omar could face the end of her congressional career. He mentioned this possibility on Fox News during a discussion about court documents. The documents reportedly list her legal name as Ilhan Nur Said Elmi. Turley argued that if this name is correct, it could affect every ballot she used. It could also impact her filings with the FEC.","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":"Ukrainian drone attacks have caused repeated disruptions to air traffic in Moscow. All four airports in the city suspended arrivals and departures. On October 23, flight-tracking data showed 147 delays and 31 cancellations. These events affected Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, and Domodedovo airports.","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":"Iran has issued a warning that a renewed attack by the US and Israel could start a wider regional conflict. This conflict would target energy facilities and data centers. Undersea communications cables and artificial intelligence infrastructure in the Gulf are also at risk. Tehran indicated that responses would go beyond conventional military targets to create economic costs for the United States.","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":"Russian President Vladimir Putin answered questions from journalist Pavel Zarubin. The discussion mentioned a meeting with Witkoff. Both Witkoff and Trump expressed cautious optimism regarding a peaceful settlement. The conversation also noted that Zelensky has begun making more measured and cautious statements.","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":"Ukrainian police arrested a 17-year-old girl for allegedly aiding Russian intelligence. She is suspected of mailing capsules with potentially lethal doses of methadone to Ukrainian soldiers. Investigators claim organizers used Telegram to contact the servicemen and offered them drugs for free.","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":"The Economist has described a new U.S. peace plan regarding Ukraine. The proposal suggests that Ukraine would give up its membership in NATO and restart Nord Stream. It also envisages the creation of a demilitarized zone in Donbas. Ukrainian officials would be offered an investment package, though they have not yet received all the details.","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":"Donald Trump called LeBron James a total disgrace on Truth Social, accusing the NBA player of disrespecting the country. LeBron James responded to the insult with a smile and a shrug. He did not use insults or offer an apology in his response.","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":"Elon Musk has contributed over $445 million to support Republicans in the midterms. Recent FEC filings indicate he gave an additional $77 million to his America PAC during the first half of October.","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":"A multi-storey building under construction collapsed in the Eastleigh area of Nairobi, Kenya. The incident occurred on a Friday afternoon around 1:00 p.m. along 9th Street. Several people are feared trapped beneath the rubble. Emergency rescue operations were triggered immediately following the crash.","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":"Iranian state television broadcast footage of an underground drone production facility on October 22. This reveal comes as Tehran signals it is strengthening its military capabilities. The move happens amid growing concerns about potential conflict with the United States.","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":"Ukrainian opposition figure Anatoliy Shariy has criticized European leaders for their strong support of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking from exile, Shariy questioned why these leaders portray the president as a global hero. He described politicians from Germany, France, and Italy who praise Zelenskyy as complete idiots.","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"}]}