KENYAN MPs PASS BILL TO STOP LIVESTREAMING OF 2027 ELECTION RESULTS 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 07:00 ☆
THE LONELY GENERAL: HOW ZANU PF RIPPED CHIWENGA APART AT CHINHOYI 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 07:00 ☆
BURKINA FASO BRINGS BACK DEATH PENALTY AS PRESIDENT TRAORÉ GETS TOUGH ON SERIOUS CRIMES 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:59 ☆
ZANU PF’S SUCCESSION CONUNDRUM: A PRESIDENT CAN CHOOSE HIS SUCCESSOR, BUT HE CANNOT CONTROL THE SUCCESSION 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:59 ☆
Prophet Benny Hinn Arrives In Pretoria Ahead Of Union Buildings Healing Crusade 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:58 ☆
Iran Vows to Unveil ‘Father of All Bombs’ as US Weighs Its GBU-43/B Superweapon known as the “Mother of All Bombs” 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:58 ☆
Ukraine Uses Heavy Drone to Rescue Wounded Soldier After Nearly 500 Days on Front Line 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:58 ☆
Nigerian singer Mr Eazi Confirms Naira Billionaire Status, Confidently Eyes US Dollar Milestone 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:56 ☆
Elon Musk Drops $1 Billion on Skydance, Puts Skin in the Game at CNN’s Parent Company 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:56 ☆
Zelensky Signals Readiness to Surrender 25 percent of land to Russia 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:56 ☆
Trump Demands Ilhan Omar Out: Fake Name, Brother Marriage Denial That Wasn’t a Denial 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:55 ☆
DeSantis Warns Democrats Their Lawfare Obsession Against Elon Musk Will Blow Up in Their Faces 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:55 ☆
Ilhan Omar Search Was Judge-Approved, Necessary, and Not Election Interference- Blanche 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:55 ☆
Ilhan Omar’s “Not to My Knowledge” Answer on Brother Marriage Is Exactly Why the Story Won’t Die 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:55 ☆
IRANS SHADOW FLEET RUNS DRY: TRUMP BLOCKADE STRANGLES THE REGIME 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:54 ☆
Botswana Based Woman Loses 6 Houses After Court Says Husband Had 3 Wives 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:54 ☆
Yan Diomande on why he refused to take the Man of the Match award from Kylian Mbappé 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:53 ☆
Kylian Mbappé on Vinícius Jr. after Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Leipzig 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 . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:53 ☆
SOL KERZNER: THE BILLIONAIRE BEHIND SUN CITY AND THE POLITICAL SCANDAL THAT SHOOK SOUTH AFRICA! SOL KERZNER: THE BILLIONAIRE BEHIND SUN CITY AND THE POLITICAL SCANDAL THAT SHOOK SOUTH AFRICA! Long before the Gupta family became associated with state capture, another powerful businessman found himself at the centre of a political controversy involving millions of rands, gambling licences and influential politicians. His name was Sol Kerzner. He was the […] The post SOL KERZNER: THE BILLIONAIRE BEHIND SUN CITY AND THE POLITICAL SCANDAL THAT SHOOK SOUTH AFRICA! first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:53 ☆
MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI: FREEDOM FIGHTER OR APARTHEID COLLABORATOR? MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI: FREEDOM FIGHTER OR APARTHEID COLLABORATOR? He was born into Zulu royalty, became one of South Africa’s most powerful political leaders, and spent decades claiming to oppose apartheid. But his political legacy remains one of the most controversial in South African history. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi refused to accept independence for the KwaZulu homeland, challenging […] The post MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI: FREEDOM FIGHTER OR APARTHEID COLLABORATOR? first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:53 ☆
Gulf royals reportedly sent at least $2 billion into secret accounts for Jared Kushner while he worked in the White House BREAKING: Gulf royals reportedly sent at least $2 billion into secret accounts for Jared Kushner while he worked in the White House A senior White House adviser. Secret bank accounts overseas. Billions from foreign royals. Kushner says none of it happened. According to a new report, Kushner logged into a bank account at First Abu […] The post Gulf royals reportedly sent at least $2 billion into secret accounts for Jared Kushner while he worked in the White House first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-23 06:53 ☆
CHARLES KAKULA APPREHENDED IN TANZANIA, BEING BROUGHT BACK TO ZAMBIA CHARLES KAKULA APPREHENDED IN TANZANIA, BEING BROUGHT BACK TO ZAMBIA. Zambian Watch can confirm that controversial social media personality Charles Kakula has been apprehended in Tanzania by Zambian Special Forces. Kakula, who was lured to Tanzania by his girlfriend, is said to have been caught off guard when three members of the Special Forces moved […] The post CHARLES KAKULA APPREHENDED IN TANZANIA, BEING BROUGHT BACK TO ZAMBIA first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 20:02 ☆
Fred M’membe and the Socialist Party reject the current administration’s economic philosophy of “You Can’t Share Poverty,” Fred M’membe and the Socialist Party reject the current administration’s economic philosophy of “You Can’t Share Poverty,” characterising it as repackaged trickle-down economics that promotes corporate exploitation, and IMF-enforced austerity. They advocate for national sovereignty, food security, and democratic Zambian control of strategic resources to combat structural inequality. You can read more about their economic […] The post Fred M’membe and the Socialist Party reject the current administration’s economic philosophy of “You Can’t Share Poverty,” first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:36 ☆
‘THIS PARLIAMENT WORRIES ME’ – IMBOELA ‘THIS PARLIAMENT WORRIES ME’ – IMBOELA National Democratic Congress (NDC) president Saboi Imboela has expressed concern over the state of Zambia’s Parliament, saying the growing number of women in leadership will mean little if they have no real influence on decisions affecting the country. “This Parliament worries me,” Imboela said, warning that Zambia must strengthen […] The post ‘THIS PARLIAMENT WORRIES ME’ – IMBOELA first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:36 ☆
WHO IS THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT, AND WHO CHOOSES HIM or HER? WHO IS THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT, AND WHO CHOOSES HIM or HER? Picture this: Ba Mudala is seated around a village campfire, sipping Maheu, when someone asks a question that nearly sends the poor man’s drink through his nose. “Mudala, who exactly chooses the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament? Is it […] The post WHO IS THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT, AND WHO CHOOSES HIM or HER? first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:35 ☆
Is Mundubile the NRPUP President? Is Mundubile the NRPUP President? By Mr Mwanza Emmanuel · 21 Oct 2026 No. Brian Mundubile was the presidential candidate adopted by the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) for the August 13, 2026 general election, but he has never been the party’s president. That office belongs to Mr Ezra Tembo, and nothing […] The post Is Mundubile the NRPUP President? first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:34 ☆
A FORMER AFRICAN PRESIDENT MAY BECOME A SAINT! How Did Mwalimu Nyerere Do Things Differently? A FORMER AFRICAN PRESIDENT MAY BECOME A SAINT! How Did Mwalimu Nyerere Do Things Differently? Yes, you read that right. A man who ruled a country, controlled an army, managed billions – is now on the road to becoming a Catholic Saint. His name is Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere – Tanzania’s founding President. Last Sunday, […] The post A FORMER AFRICAN PRESIDENT MAY BECOME A SAINT! How Did Mwalimu Nyerere Do Things Differently? first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:34 ☆
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CALLS ON COMESA STATES TO BOOST INTRA-REGIONAL TRADE PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CALLS ON COMESA STATES TO BOOST INTRA-REGIONAL TRADE President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the 21 Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) member states to prioritise trade among themselves to create jobs and expand business opportunities. President Hichilema made the call during his maiden address at the 25th COMESA Heads of […] The post PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CALLS ON COMESA STATES TO BOOST INTRA-REGIONAL TRADE first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:33 ☆
GOVERNMENT PROPOSES K19.9 BILLION SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET, PRIORITIZES K14.7 BILLION FOR MAIZE FARMERS GOVERNMENT PROPOSES K19.9 BILLION SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET, PRIORITIZES K14.7 BILLION FOR MAIZE FARMERS The Government has proposed a K19.9 billion supplementary budget for 2026, with K14.7 billion prioritized for payments to farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA), following a bumper harvest that significantly exceeded the Government’s initial purchase target. Finance and National […] The post GOVERNMENT PROPOSES K19.9 BILLION SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET, PRIORITIZES K14.7 BILLION FOR MAIZE FARMERS first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:33 ☆
ZAMBIA, WORLD BANK ASSESS EL NIÑO PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLANS ZAMBIA, WORLD BANK ASSESS EL NIÑO PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLANS Lusaka,October 22 2026 Minister of Green Economy and Environment Dr Gilbert Siame and Permanent Secretary Dr Douty Chibamba met a World Bank delegation led by Abigail Baca, Team Leader for Eastern and Southern Africa Disaster Risk Management, to review Zambia’s preparedness for the anticipated 2026/27 […] The post ZAMBIA, WORLD BANK ASSESS EL NIÑO PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLANS first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:33 ☆
TANZANIAN OPPOSITION FIGURE FACES DEATH PENALTY AFTER TREASON CHARGES TANZANIAN OPPOSITION FIGURE FACES DEATH PENALTY AFTER TREASON CHARGES Senior Chadema official John Pambalu has been charged with treason in Tanzania, an offence that carries a potential death penalty. He is accused of intending to disrupt the 2025 general election by encouraging public protests. The charges come amid growing concerns over the treatment of opposition […] The post TANZANIAN OPPOSITION FIGURE FACES DEATH PENALTY AFTER TREASON CHARGES first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:32 ☆
NAMIBIANS POSITIVE ABOUT RUSSIAN WARSHIP VISIT NAMIBIANS POSITIVE ABOUT RUSSIAN WARSHIP VISIT Namibians have taken to social media to express their enthusiasm over the arrival of the Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop in Walvis Bay, with many welcoming the visit as a sign of strengthening ties between Windhoek and Moscow. M21’s SAKARIA SHIKOMBA WEIGHS IN Among the most prominent […] The post NAMIBIANS POSITIVE ABOUT RUSSIAN WARSHIP VISIT first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:32 ☆
A New Documentary Alleges Lindsey Graham Paid 3 Men for S33x, One Who Says He Was Only 17 BREAKING: A New Documentary Alleges Lindsey Graham Paid 3 Men for S33x, One Who Says He Was Only 17, and His Sister Now Holds His Seat Three men say they were paid for s33x by Lindsey Graham. They say it on camera. The documentary is called The CLOSETocracy. It was released this morning. These are […] The post A New Documentary Alleges Lindsey Graham Paid 3 Men for S33x, One Who Says He Was Only 17 first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:31 ☆
Trump Says Google CEO Rejected His Idea to Rename Atlantic Ocean ‘Trump Ocean’ Trump Says Google CEO Rejected His Idea to Rename Atlantic Ocean ‘Trump Ocean’ U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that he contacted Google CEO Sundar Pichai to propose renaming the Atlantic Ocean “Trump Ocean,” but was told the company would not make the change. Speaking at a rally in South Carolina, Trump recounted Pichai’s alleged […] The post Trump Says Google CEO Rejected His Idea to Rename Atlantic Ocean ‘Trump Ocean’ first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:30 ☆
Emmanuel Emenike Cries Out Over Alleged Police and State Raids on His Hospital Emmanuel Emenike Cries Out Over Alleged Police and State Raids on His Owerri Hospital Former Super Eagles forward Emmanuel Emenike has raised an alarm over recurring violent invasions at his private medical facility, Emenike Hospital, located in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The retired football international accused state personnel and armed police officers of storming […] The post Emmanuel Emenike Cries Out Over Alleged Police and State Raids on His Hospital first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:29 ☆
California’s Billionaire Tax Almost Drove Out Zuckerberg. Meta Cut a Deal to Keep Him California’s Billionaire Tax Almost Drove Out Zuckerberg. Meta Cut a Deal to Keep Him. Mark Zuckerberg told Meta’s board he was prepared to leave California if voters approve Proposition 40 next month. The measure would hit residents worth over $1 billion as of January 1, 2026 with a one-time 5 percent tax on their net […] The post California’s Billionaire Tax Almost Drove Out Zuckerberg. Meta Cut a Deal to Keep Him first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:29 ☆
SOMALILAND OFFICIAL ACCOUNT DROPS MARRIAGE DOCUMENTS AND NAME CHANGE EVIDENCE ON ILHAN OMAR SOMALILAND OFFICIAL ACCOUNT DROPS MARRIAGE DOCUMENTS AND NAME CHANGE EVIDENCE ON ILHAN OMAR The official X account for the Republic of Somaliland just reposted its earlier thread laying out what it calls hard receipts on U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar. The account states that Omar’s original last name was Elmi before it was changed, that her […] The post SOMALILAND OFFICIAL ACCOUNT DROPS MARRIAGE DOCUMENTS AND NAME CHANGE EVIDENCE ON ILHAN OMAR first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:29 ☆
BBC Forces Trump to Sit Down Under Oath in the Lawsuit He Filed Against Them BREAKING: BBC Forces Trump to Sit Down Under Oath in the Lawsuit He Filed Against Them Donald Trump sued the BBC. Now the BBC’s lawyers have gotten a court order forcing him to answer questions under oath. A federal magistrate judge ruled Thursday that Trump must sit for a deposition in his defamation case by […] The post BBC Forces Trump to Sit Down Under Oath in the Lawsuit He Filed Against Them first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:29 ☆
Google co-founder Larry Page Ditches California for Miami, Sidesteps $15 Billion Wealth Tax Larry Page Ditches California for Miami, Sidesteps $15 Billion Wealth Tax Google co-founder Larry Page has bought two waterfront estates in Miami’s Coconut Grove for a combined $173.4 million, locking in Florida residency ahead of California’s proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires. Page paid $101.5 million in December for the 4.5-acre Banyan Ridge compound, formerly […] The post Google co-founder Larry Page Ditches California for Miami, Sidesteps $15 Billion Wealth Tax first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:28 ☆
US TROOPS PULLED FROM MIDEAST BASES AS TRUMP WEIGHS FRESH IRAN STRIKES US TROOPS PULLED FROM MIDEAST BASES AS TRUMP WEIGHS FRESH IRAN STRIKES The Pentagon is quietly thinning out American troops at bases in Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait while the State Department orders deeper cuts to diplomatic staff across the region. Officials say the moves answer ongoing threats and clear non-essential personnel from harm’s way as […] The post US TROOPS PULLED FROM MIDEAST BASES AS TRUMP WEIGHS FRESH IRAN STRIKES first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:28 ☆
ZELENSKYY TO TRUMP: USE THAT SAME RHETORIC WITH PUTIN ZELENSKYY TO TRUMP: USE THAT SAME RHETORIC WITH PUTIN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is challenging Donald Trump to direct his pressure toward the Kremlin, questioning why the American president speaks so forcefully against Ukraine’s leadership while taking a different approach toward Vladimir Putin. “Trump can force Putin to the negotiating table very easily. Trump must transfer […] The post ZELENSKYY TO TRUMP: USE THAT SAME RHETORIC WITH PUTIN first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 18:28 ☆
ATLANTA INFLUENCER CHARGED IN $4.6 MILLION SNAP FRAUD SCHEME WHILE FLAUNTING JETS, ROLLS-ROYCES, AND BURNING CASH ATLANTA INFLUENCER CHARGED IN $4.6 MILLION SNAP FRAUD SCHEME WHILE FLAUNTING JETS, ROLLS-ROYCES, AND BURNING CASH Atlanta social media personality Mercedes Reshard New, known as Shawty Dred, stands accused of running a years-long scheme that siphoned millions in taxpayer-funded food benefits meant for low-income families. Federal prosecutors say the 39-year-old controlled more than 350 fraudulent […] The post ATLANTA INFLUENCER CHARGED IN $4.6 MILLION SNAP FRAUD SCHEME WHILE FLAUNTING JETS, ROLLS-ROYCES, AND BURNING CASH first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 17:08 ☆
DEC Arrests Popular Zambian Musician Chanda for allegedly trafficking 30.3 grammes of dry cannabis CHANDA NABBED 30.3 GRAMMES OF CANNABIS By: Sun FM Tv Reporter Rapper EDWARD CHANDA has been arrested in Lusaka for allegedly trafficking 30.3 grammes of dry cannabis. Drug Enforcement Commission –DEC- Public Relations Officer ALLAN TAMBA says the 28-year-old musician, popularly known by his stage name CHANDA, is a resident of Meanwood in Lusaka. Mr. […] The post DEC Arrests Popular Zambian Musician Chanda for allegedly trafficking 30.3 grammes of dry cannabis first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 14:50 ☆
Amnesty International disappoints journalist whose mouth was urinated in by JJ Banda Amnesty International disappoints journalist whose mouth was urinated in by JJ Banda JOURNALIST Peter Sukwa has expressed disappointment with Amnesty International for condemning the recent arrest of former Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda, saying the organisation ignored his appeals for assistance following the torture he allegedly suffered in 2015. Mr Sukwa […] The post Amnesty International disappoints journalist whose mouth was urinated in by JJ Banda first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 13:36 ☆
CHARLES KAKULA(Hadodi Hachisanga) DETAINED IN TANZANIA CHARLES KAKULA DETAINED IN TANZANIA In a dramatic turn of events, Charles Kakula has reportedly been apprehended by police at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. His arrival in the country comes alongside his Tanzanian-Spanish girlfriend, raising eyebrows and concerns as reports surface about the cancellation of his passport by Zambian authorities. […] The post CHARLES KAKULA(Hadodi Hachisanga) DETAINED IN TANZANIA first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 13:36 ☆
TONSE PAMODZI ALLIANCE IN EASTERN PROVINCE WITHDRAWS SUPPORT FROM NYIMBA NORTH MP TONSE PAMODZI ALLIANCE IN EASTERN PROVINCE WITHDRAWS SUPPORT FROM NYIMBA NORTH MP.By Christopher BandaThe Tonse Pamodzi Alliance in Eastern Province has withdrawn its political support for Nyimba North Member of Parliament, Paul Lungu, with immediate effect. The move follows Mr. Lungu’s acceptance of an appointment as Deputy Opposition Chief Whip from opposition National Reconciliation Party […] The post TONSE PAMODZI ALLIANCE IN EASTERN PROVINCE WITHDRAWS SUPPORT FROM NYIMBA NORTH MP first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 13:35 ☆
CSOs CHALLENGE STATE HOUSE OVER JAY JAY BANDA’S RETURN CSOs CHALLENGE STATE HOUSE OVER JAY JAY BANDA’S RETURN Four civil society organisations have challenged State House to explain the legal procedures followed in the apprehension and return of former Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda from Mozambique to Zambia. The organisations say their concerns do not amount to defending Mr Banda, […] The post CSOs CHALLENGE STATE HOUSE OVER JAY JAY BANDA’S RETURN first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 13:35 ☆
Mnangagwa Takes Over COMESA Chair Mnangagwa Takes Over COMESA Chair As Ruto, Hichilema Jet In For 25th Summit At Mt Hampden HARARE — Zimbabwe is hosting the 25th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government Thursday at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, with leaders focused on deepening intra-Africa trade, expanding industrial output and driving investment. The summit […] The post Mnangagwa Takes Over COMESA Chair first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 13:34 ☆
Zimbabwe Envoy Uebert Angel Named in Al Jazeera Bombshell Exposing Harare’s Links to UK Fake Rally and Paramilitary Hitmen-for-Hire Shock Twist: Zimbabwe Envoy Uebert Angel Named in Al Jazeera Bombshell Exposing Harare’s Links to UK Fake Rally and Paramilitary Hitmen-for-Hire LONDON — Uebert Angel, Zimbabwe’s Special Presidential Envoy and Ambassador-at-Large to Europe and the Americas under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has been referenced in an Al Jazeera investigation that exposes how a British right-wing activist […] The post Zimbabwe Envoy Uebert Angel Named in Al Jazeera Bombshell Exposing Harare’s Links to UK Fake Rally and Paramilitary Hitmen-for-Hire first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 13:34 ☆
Zambia’s opposition M’membe Condemns US Arrest Warrant Against Raúl Castro as Trump Warns Cuba Is Next FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESTATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST PARTY OF ZAMBIA ON THE U.S. ARREST WARRANT ISSUED AGAINST COMRADE RAÚL CASTROLUSAKA, ZAMBIA The Socialist Party [Zambia] expresses its profound concern and unequivocal rejection regarding the recent state and federal arrest warrants issued by United States authorities against the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution […] The post Zambia’s opposition M’membe Condemns US Arrest Warrant Against Raúl Castro as Trump Warns Cuba Is Next first appeared on The Zambian Observer . zambianobserver.com · 2026-10-22 13:34 ☆
