LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL RECORDS A DECREASE IN MARRIAGES IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2025 COMPARED TO LAST YEAR

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL RECORDS A DECREASE IN MARRIAGES IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2025 COMPARED TO LAST YEAR

By CIC. LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL RECORDS A DECREASE IN MARRIAGES IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2025 COMPARED TO LAST YEAR. Lusaka City Council (LCC) says that a total of one thousand, one hundred and six (1,106) marriages have been registered and legalized by the Lusaka City Council (LCC) in the second quarter of 2025. The […] The post LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL RECORDS A DECREASE IN MARRIAGES IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2025 COMPARED TO LAST YEAR first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

UNZA STUDENTS TO MATCH TO STATE HOUSE TO THANK PRESIDENT HICHILEMA

UNZA STUDENTS TO MATCH TO STATE HOUSE TO THANK PRESIDENT HICHILEMA

UNZA STUDENTS TO MATCH TO STATE HOUSE TO THANK PRESIDENT HICHILEMA By: Sun FM TV Reporter The University of Zambia Students Union (UNZASU) has announced that students will match to State House today  at 12:00 hours  to thank President Hakainde Hichilema for what they describe as his exemplary leadership. According to a memo issued by […] The post UNZA STUDENTS TO MATCH TO STATE HOUSE TO THANK PRESIDENT HICHILEMA first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

GOVERNMENT IMPLORED TO INVESTIGATE FUEL SUPPLIERS IN KITWE

GOVERNMENT IMPLORED TO INVESTIGATE FUEL SUPPLIERS IN KITWE

GOVERNMENT IMPLORED TO INVESTIGATE FUEL SUPPLIERS IN KITWE. Kitwe Drivers Association Chairperson Kedrick Yabalwashi, has implored the government to conduct a thorough investigation on fuel suppliers, across the district. Speaking in an interview, Mr. Yabalwashi, stressed that the issue of inconsistency in fuel supply is an indication of something sinister going on amongst filing station […] The post GOVERNMENT IMPLORED TO INVESTIGATE FUEL SUPPLIERS IN KITWE first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Boy Mamabolo quits ANC after 29 years amid controversy

Boy Mamabolo quits ANC after 29 years amid controversy

Boy Mamabolo quits ANC after 29 years amid controversy Suspended ANC member and former Member of Parliament Boy Mamabolo has officially resigned from the ANC after 29 years of membership. Mamabolo’s decision comes amid ongoing controversies, including his suspension earlier this year over social media posts deemed defamatory toward fellow ANC member Onnica Moloi. He […] The post Boy Mamabolo quits ANC after 29 years amid controversy first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Numsa urges Ford to pause retrenchments amid South African auto sector woes

Numsa urges Ford to pause retrenchments amid South African auto sector woes

Numsa urges Ford to pause retrenchments amid South African auto sector woes The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has urged Ford Motor Company to immediately halt its planned retrenchments of 474 workers and initiate meaningful consultations to explore alternative solutions. The call comes in response to Ford’s recent announcement of job cuts […] The post Numsa urges Ford to pause retrenchments amid South African auto sector woes first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

CEC posts $61.5m profit

CEC posts $61.5m profit

CEC posts $61.5m profit The Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc has posted an increased Profit After Tax (PAT) of US$61.5 million for its half-year period ended June 30, 2025, up from US$43.2 million in the prior period, driven by strong performance across all its business segments. CEC Chief Executive Officer Owen Silavwe announced that the 25MW […] The post CEC posts $61.5m profit first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Ba Saga now ZNBC TV programmes director, “I left music to look after my kids”

Ba Saga now ZNBC TV programmes director, “I left music to look after my kids”

Ba Saga now ZNBC TV programmes director, “I left music to look after my kids” IF you ever sang along to Chanibaba, then you have Ba Saga to thank. Born Che Mutale, the 55 year old Zambian music pioneer was once at the forefront of Zambian music, keeping the nation glued to black and white […] The post Ba Saga now ZNBC TV programmes director, “I left music to look after my kids” first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Israel was the strongest lobby I’ve ever seen. They had total control over Congress, and now they don’t- Trump

Israel was the strongest lobby I’ve ever seen. They had total control over Congress, and now they don’t- Trump

REESE: A different war, Israel, a March Pew Poll, found that 53% of surveyed U.S. adults had an unfavorable view of Israel, that’s down – or that is up from 42% in 2022. Among young Republicans under 50, 50% have an unfavorable view of Israel. That’s up from 35% in 2022. There’s a growing group […] The post Israel was the strongest lobby I’ve ever seen. They had total control over Congress, and now they don’t- Trump first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

South African activists, led by Mandla Mandela, join global flotilla to break Gaza blockade

South African activists, led by Mandla Mandela, join global flotilla to break Gaza blockade

South African activists, led by Mandla Mandela, join global flotilla to break Gaza blockade Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, is leading a South African delegation in the Global Sumud Flotilla, the largest civilian maritime mission yet to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza. The flotilla, launched from Barcelona with more than 50 vessels from 44 […] The post South African activists, led by Mandla Mandela, join global flotilla to break Gaza blockade first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

VIDEO: Astronaut explained why he wore gorilla suit on ISS as hilarious footage of prank resurfaces

VIDEO: Astronaut explained why he wore gorilla suit on ISS as hilarious footage of prank resurfaces

Picture the scene, you’re on board the International Space Station (ISS) when suddenly a gorilla comes speeding towards you unburdened by gravity. That’s what happened to British astronaut Tim Peake about a decade ago, after his American colleague, Scott Kelly, was sent a gorilla costume by his twin brother Mark. The Kelly twins are both […] The post VIDEO: Astronaut explained why he wore gorilla suit on ISS as hilarious footage of prank resurfaces first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for an initial €21m (£18.1m) plus add-ons. The move ends United’s pursuit of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, as the club looks to resolve its goalkeeping concerns. Lammens, 23, will travel to Manchester to finalize a five-year contract with the […] The post Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancée Georgina Rodríguez shows off 30-Carat ring

Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancée Georgina Rodríguez shows off 30-Carat ring

Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancée, Georgina Rodríguez, showcased her dazzling 30-carat engagement ring during her first public appearance since the announcement, stepping out in Italy for the Venice Film Festival 2025. The model arrived via water taxi, striking a chic pose for photographers in a black short-sleeved turtleneck and lace midi skirt by Oscar de la Renta. […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancée Georgina Rodríguez shows off 30-Carat ring first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Retired vicar who was part of a castration ring has been jailed after using nail scissors on a man’s g3n!t@ls

Retired vicar who was part of a castration ring has been jailed after using nail scissors on a man’s g3n!t@ls

A retired vicar who was part of a castration ring has been jailed after using nail scissors on a man’s genitals. Reverend Geoffrey Baulcomb, 79, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent after the video of the shocking procedure in January 2020 was found on his phone, according to Mail Online.’ He also […] The post Retired vicar who was part of a castration ring has been jailed after using nail scissors on a man’s g3n!t@ls first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Manchester United and Napoli have both confirmed Rasmus Hojlund’s move to Italy

Manchester United and Napoli have both confirmed Rasmus Hojlund’s move to Italy

Manchester United and Napoli have both confirmed Rasmus Hojlund’s move to Italy. United said the deal is a season-long loan, but Napoli made clear the agreement also includes an obligation to buy. United’s statement read: ‘Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has joined Napoli on loan for the duration of the 2025/26 season, subject to international […] The post Manchester United and Napoli have both confirmed Rasmus Hojlund’s move to Italy first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Ohio man k!lled pregnant girlfriend on her due date days after he already asked his boss for bereavement leave

Ohio man k!lled pregnant girlfriend on her due date days after he already asked his boss for bereavement leave

A cold-hearted Ohio man asked his boss for bereavement leave to mourn his slain pregnant girlfriend — before he hired two pals to kill her on the day she was due to have their baby, authorities said. Kayvon Warren, 30, allegedly enlisted his friends to help kill 26-year-old India Kinamore in her Colerain Township home […] The post Ohio man k!lled pregnant girlfriend on her due date days after he already asked his boss for bereavement leave first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Bowman jailed ‘three times’, as magistrate warns public servants to live exemplary lives.

Bowman jailed ‘three times’, as magistrate warns public servants to live exemplary lives.

BEFORE being jailed three years’ imprisonment with hard labour, former Lusaka Province Minister begged a magistrate not to impose a stiff punishment on him because he is a family man and his dependants would suffer if imprisoned. Though his lawyers-Charles Changano, Jonas Zimba and Maluza Chongola- the 48-year-old three time convict, prayed that the court be […] The post Bowman jailed ‘three times’, as magistrate warns public servants to live exemplary lives. first appeared on Mwebantu .