PRESIDENT HICHILEMA REAFFIRMS INVESTOR CONFIDENCE AS ZCCM-IH CROSSES $1 BILLION MARK

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA REAFFIRMS INVESTOR CONFIDENCE AS ZCCM-IH CROSSES $1 BILLION MARK

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA REAFFIRMS INVESTOR CONFIDENCE AS ZCCM-IH CROSSES $1 BILLION MARK President Hakainde Hichilema has assured investors that companies can list and thrive on the Zambian market without political interference, emphasizing the government’s commitment to creating a fair and transparent business environment. In a post on his X handle, the President highlighted that Zambia now […] The post PRESIDENT HICHILEMA REAFFIRMS INVESTOR CONFIDENCE AS ZCCM-IH CROSSES $1 BILLION MARK first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

KEY TAKEAWAYS: KAMBITA PRAISES UPND’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

KEY TAKEAWAYS: KAMBITA PRAISES UPND’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

KEY TAKEAWAYS: KAMBITA PRAISES UPND’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS ECONOMIC RECOVERY & DEBT RESTRUCTURING • President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership described as “remarkable” in stabilizing the economy and restructuring debt.• Enactment of the Public Debt Management Act created fiscal space, freeing resources for social sectors.• Budget credibility restored, with spending aligned to approved allocations and […] The post KEY TAKEAWAYS: KAMBITA PRAISES UPND’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

ZAFFICO POSTS K262 MILLION PROFIT IN 2025

ZAFFICO POSTS K262 MILLION PROFIT IN 2025

ZAFFICO POSTS K262 MILLION PROFIT IN 2025 …..interim results, down 30% from 2024 Lusaka… September 2, 2025 (SMART EAGLES) ZAFFICO Plc has reported a profit after tax of K262.5 million for the half-year ended June 2025, representing a 30% decline compared to the K377.6 million recorded during the same period in 2024. According to the […] The post ZAFFICO POSTS K262 MILLION PROFIT IN 2025 first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

POLICE DENY ABDUCTION CLAIMS OVER FRANCIS KAPWEPWE

POLICE DENY ABDUCTION CLAIMS OVER FRANCIS KAPWEPWE

POLICE DENY ABDUCTION CLAIMS OVER FRANCIS KAPWEPWE The Zambia Police Service has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that its officers abducted a suspect, Francis Kapwepwe, also known as “Why Me”, from Zimbabwe. In a statement issued, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga described the claims, attributed to a law firm that allegedly wrote to the […] The post POLICE DENY ABDUCTION CLAIMS OVER FRANCIS KAPWEPWE first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

BOOMPLAY IS FAILING TO PAY ZAMBIAN ARTISTS BECAUSE ITS ZAMBIAN USERS ARE STREAMING MUSIC FOR FREE SAYS DIZMO

BOOMPLAY IS FAILING TO PAY ZAMBIAN ARTISTS BECAUSE ITS ZAMBIAN USERS ARE STREAMING MUSIC FOR FREE SAYS DIZMO

BOOMPLAY IS FAILING TO PAY ZAMBIAN ARTISTS BECAUSE ITS ZAMBIAN USERS ARE STREAMING MUSIC FOR FREE SAYS DIZMO TOP Lusaka rapper DIZMO, while speaking to DJ Pressure T in a casual conversation, shared his opinion on the Boomplay issue. The rapper who admitted that he also hasn’t been paid his royalties by the streaming platform […] The post BOOMPLAY IS FAILING TO PAY ZAMBIAN ARTISTS BECAUSE ITS ZAMBIAN USERS ARE STREAMING MUSIC FOR FREE SAYS DIZMO first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Black Woman Gets Bullied for Posting Selfies, But Refuses to Delete Them

Black Woman Gets Bullied for Posting Selfies, But Refuses to Delete Them

Naomie Pilula, who is from Zambia, went viral after posting a selfie in June that drew more than 530,000 comments on Instagram. Most of them mocked her looks, with strangers questioning if she was real, accusing her of using filters, and even suggesting cosmetic surgery. One comment in particular told her to “try rhinoplasty.” Others […] The post Black Woman Gets Bullied for Posting Selfies, But Refuses to Delete Them first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

TikToker who attended Bonnie Blue’s infamous adult content challenge found dead in pond

TikToker who attended Bonnie Blue’s infamous adult content challenge found dead in pond

A TikToker who attended one of adult content creator Bonnie Blue’s challenges in which she attempted to sleep with 1,000 men in 12 hours was found dead in a pond last month. Ali Walker was found by a member of the public in Three Kings Pond, Mitcham, on 11 August and pronounced dead at the […] The post TikToker who attended Bonnie Blue’s infamous adult content challenge found dead in pond first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

27-Year-Old Black Woman of Nine Children Shot to Death in Chicago

27-Year-Old Black Woman of Nine Children Shot to Death in Chicago

Tia Bell, a 27-year-old African American mother of nine children from Chicago, was shot and killed in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. She was among three people killed in separate shootings on the city’s West Side. The attack happened around 10:47 p.m. on Thursday on West Gladys Avenue, as reported by ABC 7 Chicago. Police […] The post 27-Year-Old Black Woman of Nine Children Shot to Death in Chicago first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Tennis player finds young boy who had cap ‘stolen’ by millionaire CEO in heartwarming moment after viral clip

Tennis player finds young boy who had cap ‘stolen’ by millionaire CEO in heartwarming moment after viral clip

Fans think tennis star Kamil Majchrzak reacted in the best way possible after the signed cap he gave to a young boy was snatched by a millionaire CEO. The Polish player managed to pick up one of the biggest wins of his career against number nine seed Karen Khachanov at the US Open on Thursday […] The post Tennis player finds young boy who had cap ‘stolen’ by millionaire CEO in heartwarming moment after viral clip first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

The enigmatic demise of Samora Machel: unraveling a controversy that shaped African liberation

The enigmatic demise of Samora Machel: unraveling a controversy that shaped African liberation

The death of Samora Machel, Mozambique’s first president, on October 19, 1986, remains one of the most poignant and debated events in the history of African liberation. More than three decades later, the circumstances surrounding the crash of his presidential aircraft near Mbuzini, South Africa, continue to provoke speculation, sorrow, and reflection on the broader […] The post The enigmatic demise of Samora Machel: unraveling a controversy that shaped African liberation first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

19-year-old university student st@bbed to d3ath by her boyfriend in South Africa

19-year-old university student st@bbed to d3ath by her boyfriend in South Africa

A 19-year-old first-year student at the University of Venda (UNIVEN), Vhulondo Nevhukalanga, tragically lost her life after being fatally stabbed by her alleged boyfriend, Sifundo Masindi, a 20-year-old fellow student. The incident took place on Friday, August 29, 2025, at an off-campus student residence in Ngovhela, Limpopo Province, South Africa. According to reports, the two […] The post 19-year-old university student st@bbed to d3ath by her boyfriend in South Africa first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Tennis player breaks down after seeing ex-boyfriend in crowd at US Open ‘where he shouldn’t be’

Tennis player breaks down after seeing ex-boyfriend in crowd at US Open ‘where he shouldn’t be’

A tennis match at the US Open ended up being briefly delayed after one of the players broke down upon seeing someone in the crowd. Karolína Muchová has her Round of 16 match against Marta Kostyuk pencilled in for today (1 September), but a couple of matches ago she was thrown off her game by […] The post Tennis player breaks down after seeing ex-boyfriend in crowd at US Open ‘where he shouldn’t be’ first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Exports rise, earnings rebound

Exports rise, earnings rebound

By ANDREW MULENGA – NON-TRADITIONAL Exports (NTEs) increased by 21.1 per cent to K10.8 billion in July this year from the K8.9 billion recorded in June, Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTAT) has said.ZAMSTATS also stated that Traditional Exports (TEs) increased by 24 per cent during the same period under review to K15.8 billion in July from […]

More players join squad

More players join squad

By SHAMAOMA MUSONDA – EUROPE-BASED defender Frankie Musonda and South African domiciled goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata are among the 12 players who have trooped into the Chipolopolo camp in Ndola ahead of Monday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Morocco.According to Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) communications manager Sydney Mungala, Musonda and Nsabata were headlining the […]

Tayali dissolves Airports board

Tayali dissolves Airports board

By CYNTHIA NKHATA – TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali has with immediate effect dissolved the Zambia Airports Corporation Limited Board of Directors.Mr Tayali said in a statement made available to the Times of Zambia that the dissolution was a key step in ensuring that the governance of the Corporation was fully aligned with the […]