ZESCO GIVES MISISI/KAMWALA CHARCOAL TRADERS 14 DAYS TO VACATE WAYLEAVE OR FACE DEMOLITION

ZESCO GIVES MISISI/KAMWALA CHARCOAL TRADERS 14 DAYS TO VACATE WAYLEAVE OR FACE DEMOLITION

ZESCO GIVES MISISI/KAMWALA CHARCOAL TRADERS 14 DAYS TO VACATE WAYLEAVE OR FACE DEMOLITION A 14 day ZESCO ultimatum issued to all traders operating under the ZESCO power-line to vacate or face demolition, has left over 1000 traders earning a living from an area populary known as pa malasha, staring down the burrel of an uncertain […] The post ZESCO GIVES MISISI/KAMWALA CHARCOAL TRADERS 14 DAYS TO VACATE WAYLEAVE OR FACE DEMOLITION first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

CYBER LAWS ARE JUST OKAY, ATTORNEY GENERAL TELLS COURT

CYBER LAWS ARE JUST OKAY, ATTORNEY GENERAL TELLS COURT

CYBER LAWS ARE JUST OKAY, ATTORNEY GENERAL TELLS COURT THE State has urged the High Court to dismiss a case Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) is challenging the legality of the Cyber Crimes Act, which others complain infringes of freedom of expression. In the lawsuit, LAZ contends that the cyber laws unjustifiably infringe upon constitutionally […] The post CYBER LAWS ARE JUST OKAY, ATTORNEY GENERAL TELLS COURT first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

HAIMBE RECEIVES LETTERS OF CREDENCE FROM FIVE NEW AMBASSADORS

HAIMBE RECEIVES LETTERS OF CREDENCE FROM FIVE NEW AMBASSADORS

HAIMBE RECEIVES LETTERS OF CREDENCE FROM FIVE NEW AMBASSADORS By Dennis Sikazwe Jr Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, S.C., M.P, today received Copies of Letters of Credence from five newly accredited Ambassadors to the Republic of Zambia at a ceremony held at Charter House in Lusaka. Those presenting their credentials […] The post HAIMBE RECEIVES LETTERS OF CREDENCE FROM FIVE NEW AMBASSADORS first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

PROBE BENEFICIARIES OF CASH FOR WORK AND FERTILIZER PROGRAMS IN CHAMA NORTH CONSTITUENCY

PROBE BENEFICIARIES OF CASH FOR WORK AND FERTILIZER PROGRAMS IN CHAMA NORTH CONSTITUENCY

PROBE BENEFICIARIES OF CASH FOR WORK AND FERTILIZER PROGRAMS IN CHAMA NORTH CONSTITUENCY; Chama 3rd September,2025 Following my continued community engagements with the people in the constituency in various wards I have discovered wide spread complaints from people in regard to unfair implementation of cash for work programs and alleged fraudulent activities taking place. The […] The post PROBE BENEFICIARIES OF CASH FOR WORK AND FERTILIZER PROGRAMS IN CHAMA NORTH CONSTITUENCY first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

WOMAN, 75, FOUND DEAD WITH CHARMS AND SMALL COFFIN BESIDE HER

WOMAN, 75, FOUND DEAD WITH CHARMS AND SMALL COFFIN BESIDE HER

WOMAN, 75, FOUND DEAD WITH CHARMS AND SMALL COFFIN BESIDE HER A WOMAN believed to be between the ages of 70 – 75 has been found dead, lying naked away from her house in Katete District. Facts of the matter are that, Andisela Banda, 82, left his wife Esinela Banda seated at their house veranda […] The post WOMAN, 75, FOUND DEAD WITH CHARMS AND SMALL COFFIN BESIDE HER first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Brown Mogotsi made multiple secret attempts to contact controversial tenderpreneur “Cat” Matlala on day of Mkhwanazi bombshell briefing

Brown Mogotsi made multiple secret attempts to contact controversial tenderpreneur “Cat” Matlala on day of Mkhwanazi bombshell briefing

Brown Mogotsi made multiple secret attempts to contact controversial tenderpreneur “Cat” Matlala on day of Mkhwanazi bombshell briefing Court revelations on Tuesday exposed multiple secret calls from North West businessman Brown Mogotsi to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala on 6 July 2025, coinciding with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive briefing on alleged corruption within the […] The post Brown Mogotsi made multiple secret attempts to contact controversial tenderpreneur “Cat” Matlala on day of Mkhwanazi bombshell briefing first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Lesufi launches Task Team to tackle political killings in Gauteng

Lesufi launches Task Team to tackle political killings in Gauteng

Lesufi launches Task Team to tackle political killings in Gauteng Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced on Wednesday that the province will establish a dedicated Political Killings Task Team to investigate politically motivated murders, marking a decisive step in addressing longstanding violence. The specialized unit, expected to be operational within the next four weeks, will […] The post Lesufi launches Task Team to tackle political killings in Gauteng first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Gupta properties raided in India amid ongoing state capture probe

Gupta properties raided in India amid ongoing state capture probe

Breaking news Gupta properties raided in India amid ongoing state capture probe Indian authorities have intensified their pursuit of the controversial Gupta brothers, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducting high-profile raids on properties linked to Ajay, Atul, and Rajesh Gupta across New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and their ancestral home in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The operation, […] The post Gupta properties raided in India amid ongoing state capture probe first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Correctional Services denies viral claims of Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s pregnancy

Correctional Services denies viral claims of Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s pregnancy

Correctional Services denies viral claims of Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s pregnancy The Department of Correctional Services in South Africa has dismissed social media claims that Dr Nandipha Magudumana, currently detained at Bizzah Makhate Correctional Centre, is pregnant. Posts on platforms like Facebook, some falsely attributed to spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo, alleged Magudumana was four months pregnant and […] The post Correctional Services denies viral claims of Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s pregnancy first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

Pitso Mosimane distances himself from upcoming book on his life

Pitso Mosimane distances himself from upcoming book on his life

Pitso Mosimane distances himself from upcoming book on his life Renowned football coach Pitso Mosimane has distanced himself from an upcoming book reportedly about his life, set to be released tomorrow. Mosimane says he has no involvement in the project and that the authors never reached out to him for input or comment. He added […] The post Pitso Mosimane distances himself from upcoming book on his life first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

ENERGY DRINKS TO BE BANNED FOR UNDER-16S IN ENGLAND

ENERGY DRINKS TO BE BANNED FOR UNDER-16S IN ENGLAND

ENERGY DRINKS TO BE BANNED FOR UNDER-16S IN ENGLAND THE government is planning a new law in England to stop anyone under the age of 16 buying energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster and Prime from shops, restaurants, cafes, vending machines and online. Up to a third of UK children are thought to consume […] The post ENERGY DRINKS TO BE BANNED FOR UNDER-16S IN ENGLAND first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

DPP DROPS APPEAL AGAINST KAMPYONGO’S ACQUITTAL

DPP DROPS APPEAL AGAINST KAMPYONGO’S ACQUITTAL

DPP DROPS APPEAL AGAINST KAMPYONGO’S ACQUITTAL DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Gilbert Phiri has abandoned the State’s appeal against the acquittal of Shiwang’andu Member of Parliament,Stephen Kampyongo. A notice signed by State Advocate V. Choongo on behalf of the DPP confirmed that the matter, which had been set for hearing on August 6, 2025, before […] The post DPP DROPS APPEAL AGAINST KAMPYONGO’S ACQUITTAL first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

IMMIGRATION SECURES CONVICTION IN IDENTITY FRAUD CASE, INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL MIGRATION

IMMIGRATION SECURES CONVICTION IN IDENTITY FRAUD CASE, INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL MIGRATION

IMMIGRATION SECURES CONVICTION IN IDENTITY FRAUD CASE, INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL MIGRATION 3rd September, 2025 The Lusaka Magistrate Court on 1st September 2025 convicted Jean-Claude Sibomana (40), a Burundian refugee, for his role in a sophisticated identity fraud syndicate. Sibomana was sentenced to two (2) years imprisonment with hard labour for forgery, contrary to Sections […] The post IMMIGRATION SECURES CONVICTION IN IDENTITY FRAUD CASE, INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL MIGRATION first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

ZAF DEPLOYS AIR ASSET AND CREW IN SUPPORT OF UN PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS

ZAF DEPLOYS AIR ASSET AND CREW IN SUPPORT OF UN PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS

ZAF DEPLOYS AIR ASSET AND CREW IN SUPPORT OF UN PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS Zambia Air Force (ZAF) has deployed its first ever air asset and crew to support United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. The C-27J Spartan aircraft will provide strategic airlift for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). It will be operating between the […] The post ZAF DEPLOYS AIR ASSET AND CREW IN SUPPORT OF UN PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS first appeared on The Zambian Observer .

MANCHESTER CITY DEFENDER JADEL KATONGO READY FOR A COPPER BULLET SWITCH FROM ENGLAND

MANCHESTER CITY DEFENDER JADEL KATONGO READY FOR A COPPER BULLET SWITCH FROM ENGLAND

MANCHESTER CITY DEFENDER JADEL KATONGO READY FOR A COPPER BULLET SWITCH FROM ENGLAND. Different scenario from the likes of Ademola Lookman who rejected Nigeria and then came back after chances of playing for England seemed lost. In JADEL KATONGO’S case! He is still a hot young prospect who has decided to represent his father’s Land. […] The post MANCHESTER CITY DEFENDER JADEL KATONGO READY FOR A COPPER BULLET SWITCH FROM ENGLAND first appeared on The Zambian Observer .