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# The Zambian Observer

The Zambian Observer - Latest News from Zambia

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- [Zambia’s election was flawed and may need to be rerun- Professor Nic Cheeseman](https://zambianobserver.com/zambias-election-was-flawed-and-may-need-to-be-rerun-professor-nic-cheeseman/) - By Nic Cheeseman(Professor of Democracy at the University of Birmingham, founder of www.democracyinafrica.org and author of ‘How to Rig an Election’.) and Nicole Beardsworth(Political science lecturer at University of the Witwatersrand) Zambia’s election was not supposed to end like this. For much of the campaign, President Hakainde Hichilema looked well-placed to secure a second term.
- [2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY](https://zambianobserver.com/2026-national-assembly/) - 2026 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY1. UPND: 136 MPs2. NRPUP: 60 MPs3. IND: 20 MPs4. RP: 5 MPs5. CF: 2 MPs6. ZMP: 1 MP7. Postponed: 1 Constituency (Lumezi North)8. Mandevu not confirmed UPND — 136 MPs 1. Katuba — Nkulukusa Mwabashike2. Keembe East — Chiminsa Emmanuel3. Keembe West — Kasune Princess4. Chisamba — Chowa Martin5. Mwomboshi — Kasanda
- [ELECTIONS WERE NOT CREDIBLE, ECZ SALARIES A WASTAGE - Saboi](https://zambianobserver.com/elections-were-not-credible-ecz-salaries-a-wastage-saboi/) - ELECTIONS WERE NOT CREDIBLE, ECZ SALARIES A WASTAGE - SaboiTuesday, 18th August, 2026"It's with deep sadness and uttermost sincerity to say that the 2026 elections were certainly not credible and have left a big stain on Zambia's democracy." "We have those processes from the polling station to the totalling centre for a reason. Once you
- [DON’T ALLOW ZAMBIA TO DEGENERATE INTO MILITIA, PRESIDENT HICHILEMA URGES ZAMBIANS](https://zambianobserver.com/dont-allow-zambia-to-degenerate-into-militia-president-hichilema-urges-zambians/) - DON’T ALLOW ZAMBIA TO DEGENERATE INTO MILITIA, PRESIDENT HICHILEMA URGES ZAMBIANSLusaka, August 18, 2026President Hakainde hichilema has has urged Zambians against allowing the country to degenerate into militia and gun culture as this is alien to Zambia.The President said known for its peace, Zambia should not slip into violence just because of an election. In
- [TI-Z’S FINAL INCIDENT WEIGHTED INTEGRITY INDEX ON 221/226 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS](https://zambianobserver.com/ti-zs-final-incident-weighted-integrity-index-on-221-226-presidential-election-results/) - TI-Z’S FINAL INCIDENT WEIGHTED INTEGRITY INDEX ON 221/226 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS Transparency International Zambia has assessed all the 221 constituency presidential election results announced by the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Our assessment generated a 61.73% Integrity Index due to observed disparities and process incidents related to the counting of results at polling stations and totalling
- [Tonse Alliance Important  Latest UPDATE On Arrested or missing Members](https://zambianobserver.com/tonse-alliance-important-latest-update-on-arrested-or-missing-members/) - Important Latest UPDATE:We wish to inform family and friends that the following Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance Leadership and Security personels of the Alliance President Brian Mundubile, are reported to be in police Custody at Chelstone Police Station, Kabwata Police Station and other places while others are still missing: 1. Hon. George Chisanga (Chelston)2. Mr. Enock Roosevelt Tonga
- [We're petitioning the results — Munir Zulu](https://zambianobserver.com/were-petitioning-the-results-munir-zulu/) - We're petitioning the results — Munir Zulu TONSE PAMODZI member, Munir Zulu says the Alliance is petitioning election results that saw incumbent President, Hakainde Hichilema declared President-elect. And Zulu says the Alliance has decided to petition the results because it wants to the world to see the truth. Speaking in a short video clip, Zulu
- [UPND Celebrates Mporokoso Breakthrough in Mundubile’s Home Territory](https://zambianobserver.com/upnd-celebrates-mporokoso-breakthrough-in-mundubiles-home-territory/) - 🇿🇲 VOTE BRIEF | UPND Celebrates Mporokoso Breakthrough in Mundubile’s Home TerritoryUPND supporters have held a victory procession in Mporokoso, Northern Province, celebrating the election of Wedden Chileshe as the constituency’s new Member of Parliament and a parliamentary breakthrough in an area long associated with opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile. Crowds dressed largely in UPND
- [UPND TO BE IN POWER FOR 20 YEARS, SAYS PROPHET ISAAC AMATA.](https://zambianobserver.com/upnd-to-be-in-power-for-20-years-says-prophet-isaac-amata/) - UPND TO BE IN POWER FOR 20 YEARS, SAYS PROPHET ISAAC AMATA.A Nigerian clergyman, Prophet Isaac Amata, Overseer of Zion Deliverance and Prophetic Ministry, has delivered a chilling political prophecy claiming that the United Party for National Development (UPND) could remain in power for at least 20 years. Prophet Amata says he is seeing new,
- [JACINTA NGOBESE-ZUMA VISITS AFRIFORUM, SAYS SHE WANTS TO LEARN ABOUT ADVOCACY, LEGAL STRATEGIES AND BUILDING STRONG INSTITUTIONS](https://zambianobserver.com/jacinta-ngobese-zuma-visits-afriforum-says-she-wants-to-learn-about-advocacy-legal-strategies-and-building-strong-institutions/) - JACINTA NGOBESE-ZUMA VISITS AFRIFORUM, SAYS SHE WANTS TO LEARN ABOUT ADVOCACY, LEGAL STRATEGIES AND BUILDING STRONG INSTITUTIONS March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has sparked widespread debate after meeting with AfriForum leadership as part of what both sides described as an effort to engage across political and ideological differences. According to AfriForum, the discussions focused
- [Zimbabwe’s Richest Man Strive Masiyiwa Announces Major Job Creation Drive as Thousands of Zimbabweans Return Home from South Africa](https://zambianobserver.com/zimbabwes-richest-man-strive-masiyiwa-announces-major-job-creation-drive-as-thousands-of-zimbabweans-return-home-from-south-africa/) - “Zimbabwe’s Richest Man Strive Masiyiwa Announces Major Job Creation Drive as Thousands of Zimbabweans Return Home from South Africa Zimbabwean billionaire and Econet founder Strive Masiyiwa has reportedly instructed his companies to expand employment opportunities as more Zimbabweans return from South Africa and other countries in search of opportunities back home. As part of the
- [Close Friend Reveals Last Words of Jason Arday, the Black Professor Found Dead After Allegations of Plagiarism](https://zambianobserver.com/close-friend-reveals-last-words-of-jason-arday-the-black-professor-found-dead-after-allegations-of-plagiarism/) - Jason Arday, who made history as the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, was found dead at 41, days after resigning from the university amid plagiarism allegations. A friend said Arday had been struggling with intense media scrutiny before his death. Simon Baron-Cohen, director of Cambridge’s Autism Research Center, said he spoke with
- [Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira named new Senegal Head Coach](https://zambianobserver.com/arsenal-legend-patrick-vieira-named-new-senegal-head-coach/) - Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira named new Senegal Head CoachFootballer, Patrick Vieira has been appointed the new head coach of Senegal’s Teranga Lions.The former France international replaces Pape Thiaw, who left his position following Senegal’s early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Vieira’s appointment was unanimously approved by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) on Monday.According
- [KELVIN SHAI FORGIVES MATSHIDISO?](https://zambianobserver.com/kelvin-shai-forgives-matshidiso/) - KELVIN SHAI FORGIVES MATSHIDISO?It appears Kelvin Shai has forgiven his wife, Matshidiso Matilda, following the controversy surrounding an alleged private video involving her and South African dancer Limpopo Boy. Shai has reportedly returned to social media with affectionate posts about Matshidiso, fuelling speculation that the couple have decided to move past the scandal.Love forgives… but
- [US WARSHIP LOSES POWER AND TOILETS IN SOUTH CHINA SEA – Yet Another Symbol of Empire in Decay](https://zambianobserver.com/us-warship-loses-power-and-toilets-in-south-china-sea-yet-another-symbol-of-empire-in-decay/) - US WARSHIP LOSES POWER AND TOILETS IN SOUTH CHINA SEA – Yet Another Symbol of Empire in DecayThe USS Benfold, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, spent four days adrift without power, hot meals, flushing toilets, or air conditioning – in 37°C heat. The crew had to be towed to the Philippines. Meanwhile, the USS Abraham Lincoln
- [RUSSIA THREATENS THE UK WITH “CONSEQUENCES” OVER BRITISH-MADE DRONES USED BY UKRAINE](https://zambianobserver.com/russia-threatens-the-uk-with-consequences-over-british-made-drones-used-by-ukraine/) - RUSSIA THREATENS THE UK WITH “CONSEQUENCES” OVER BRITISH-MADE DRONES USED BY UKRAINEBritish-made drones have reportedly been used by Ukrainian forces for the first time in long-range strikes against targets deep inside Russia, including oil infrastructure, according to The Times. Among the drones identified is the Nyan, a jet-powered system developed by Callen-Lenz, a BAE Systems
- [PRESIDENT ELECT HICHILEMA CALLS FOR PEACE, UNITY,  RESPONSIBLE CELEBRATION](https://zambianobserver.com/president-elect-hichilema-calls-for-peace-unity-responsible-celebration/) - PRESIDENT ELECT HICHILEMA CALLS FOR PEACE, UNITY, RESPONSIBLE CELEBRATIONToday, President-elect Hakainde Hichilema called on Zambians to respect the outcome of the 2026 General Elections and uphold peace, unity and national cohesion, as democracy requires citizens to resolve differences in a civilised manner. The highlights:✅Zambians were called on to respect the election outcome and uphold peace,
- [OPPOSITION LEADERS CONGRATULATE HH ON VICTORY](https://zambianobserver.com/opposition-leaders-congratulate-hh-on-victory/) - OPPOSITION LEADERS CONGRATULATE HH ON VICTORYFour opposition leaders who participated in the 2026 general election have conceded defeat and congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his electoral victory. Organised People’s Party (OPP) presidential candidate Brian Mushimba said Zambians had spoken and that he respected their decision.In a statement, Dr Mushimba congratulated President Hichilema and wished him
- [WORLD LEADERS SEND IN CONGRATULATIONS FOR HH](https://zambianobserver.com/world-leaders-send-in-congratulations-for-hh/) - WORLD LEADERS SEND IN CONGRATULATIONS FOR HHWorld Leaders have congratulated President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA following his re-election for a second term.Burundi's President and African Union Chairperson, ÉVARISTE NDAYISHIMIYE has conveyed his congratulations to President Hichilema. Speaking on behalf of the people and Government of Burundi, as well as the wider African Union family, President NDAYISHIMIYE wished
- [PRESIDENT-ELECT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA CALLS FOR UNITY, HARD WORK AND NATIONAL PROGRESS IN ACCEPTANCE SPEECH.](https://zambianobserver.com/president-elect-hakainde-hichilema-calls-for-unity-hard-work-and-national-progress-in-acceptance-speech/) - PRESIDENT-ELECT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA CALLS FOR UNITY, HARD WORK AND NATIONAL PROGRESS IN ACCEPTANCE SPEECH. In a sweeping and conciliatory acceptance speech following his electoral victory, President-Elect Mr. Hakainde Hichilema thanked the nation for entrusting him with the mandate to lead, while calling for an end to division and a renewed focus on economic growth, discipline,
- [HICHILEMA WON'T BE SWORN IN YET, WE ARE PETITIONING SAYS MUNDUBILE](https://zambianobserver.com/hichilema-wont-be-sworn-in-yet-we-are-petitioning-says-mundubile/) - HICHILEMA WON'T BE SWORN IN YET, WE ARE PETITIONING SAYS MUNDUBILE.NRPUP Presidential Candidate Brian Mundubile says President Hakainde Hichilema will not be sworn in yet, as he is preparing for a legal battle to challenge the declared election results. Mr. Mundubile insists that he did not lose the election to Mr. Hakainde Hichilema and says
- [NRPUP Faces Silence as Petition Looms Amid Security Probe](https://zambianobserver.com/nrpup-faces-silence-as-petition-looms-amid-security-probe/) - MONITOR | NRPUP Faces Silence as Petition Looms Amid Security ProbeThe NRPUP is facing a difficult post-election moment, with communication among senior figures disrupted as the party prepares to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election. Munir Zulu acknowledged the communication breakdown in a short Facebook broadcast, while urging supporters to remain calm. He said the opposition
- [Mundubile rejects presidential election results and vows legal challenge](https://zambianobserver.com/mundubile-rejects-presidential-election-results-and-vows-legal-challenge/) - Mundubile rejects presidential election results and vows legal challengeNRPUP president Brian Mundubile has rejected Zambia’s announced 2026 presidential election results, saying his party does not believe they accurately reflect what happened during the electoral process and will use available legal channels to challenge disputed results. Lusaka, 18 August - In a statement following the announcement
- [Regional Leaders, State Institutions Congratulate Hichilema After Re-Election](https://zambianobserver.com/regional-leaders-state-institutions-congratulate-hichilema-after-re-election/) - BRIEFING | Regional Leaders, State Institutions Congratulate Hichilema After Re-ElectionPresident Hakainde Hichilema is receiving a stream of congratulatory messages from regional leaders and institutions following his re-election for a second term, as Zambia moves from a closely watched election into the post-election period. The Electoral Commission of Zambia declared Hichilema winner after the completion of
- [LIST OF ELECTED MPs – EASTERN PROVINCE](https://zambianobserver.com/list-of-elected-mps-eastern-province/) - LIST OF ELECTED MPs – EASTERN PROVINCE28 MPs in total:UPND1. George Mwanza – Chipata Central2. Andrew Z. Lubusha – Chipangali East3. Masauso K. Tembo – Sinda4. Misheck Nyambose – Chasefu South5. Douglas Lungu – Lusangazi Central6. Yamikani N. Phiri – Chadiza East7. Moses Moyo – Luangeni NRPUP1. Lyaliwe Banda – Petauke Central2. Patrick Mwale –
- [POST-ELECTION CELEBRATIONS MARRED BY VANDALISM AND LOOTING IN LIVINGSTONE](https://zambianobserver.com/post-election-celebrations-marred-by-vandalism-and-looting-in-livingstone/) - POST-ELECTION CELEBRATIONS MARRED BY VANDALISM AND LOOTING IN LIVINGSTONEBy Gabriel Josias MuubaSeveral businesses in Livingstone, southern Zambia, have been vandalised and looted amid celebrations following the United Party for National Development (UPND) presidential victory. Boutiques and shops selling mobile phones and accessories in the city centre were among those targeted, with property reportedly damaged and
- [UPND CADRES THREATEN MALAMBO EAST MP-ELECT AS STATE HOUSE CALLS FOR RESTRAINT](https://zambianobserver.com/upnd-cadres-threaten-malambo-east-mp-elect-as-state-house-calls-for-restraint/) - UPND CADRES THREATEN MALAMBO EAST MP-ELECT AS STATE HOUSE CALLS FOR RESTRAINT Newly elected Malambo East Member of Parliament Faith Lungu Bury is concerned over reports that suspected UPND cadres are threatening her life and planning to attack her supporters. Lungu said the threats have escalated since her historic victory as the first female MP
- [UPND ALLIANCE MEMBER SAYS NRPUP GAVE RULING PARTY A GOOD RUN IN GENERAL ELECTION](https://zambianobserver.com/upnd-alliance-member-says-nrpup-gave-ruling-party-a-good-run-in-general-election/) - UPND ALLIANCE MEMBER SAYS NRPUP GAVE RULING PARTY A GOOD RUN IN GENERAL ELECTIONBy Josphat MbeweUPND Alliance Member Highvie Hamududu says the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity-NRPUP- gave the UPND a good run in the just ended general election. Speaking when he featured on Tuesday’s edition of Let the People Talk Programme on
- [I did not sell any of my properties to fund my campaign, an adoption came freely and I participated- Chrispin Chiinda](https://zambianobserver.com/i-did-not-sell-any-of-my-properties-to-fund-my-campaign-an-adoption-came-freely-and-i-participated-chrispin-chiinda/) - THE GENERAL ELECTIONS HAS COME TO END AND ELECTORAL COMMISION OF ZAMBIA HAS MADE ITS PRONOUNCEMENTS IN MUNALI My fellow Citizens,The 2026 general elections has come to an end, I presented myself and explained my desired plans for leadership in Munali as Member of Parliament. I walked, I interacted, I demonstrated my connection to the
- [President Hichilema deserves to be respected as head of state and I'm ready to work with him-Hon. Iris Kaingu](https://zambianobserver.com/president-hichilema-deserves-to-be-respected-as-head-of-state-and-im-ready-to-work-with-him-hon-iris-kaingu/) - IRIS KAINGU PLEDGES TO COLLABORATE WITH UPND GOVERNMENT DESPITE INDEPENDENT STATUSNEWLY ELECTED MWANDI MP SAYS SHE WILL WORK WITH PRESIDENT HICHILEMA Newly elected Mwandi Member of Parliament, Iris Kaingu, says she is prepared to partner with President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration even though she will serve in Parliament as an independent.Kaingu noted that being
- [PROPHET ISAIAH SOVI CALLS FOR TERM LIMIT TO BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS IN ZAMBIA](https://zambianobserver.com/prophet-isaiah-sovi-calls-for-term-limit-to-be-extended-to-10-years-in-zambia/) - PROPHET ISAIAH SOVI CALLS FOR TERM LIMIT TO BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS IN ZAMBIAZambia’s most feared prophet Isaiah Brian Sovi has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema following his declaration as the winner of the 2026 presidential election, describing the new mandate as an opportunity for Zambia to hold a serious national conversation about the future
- [EMANUEL JAY JAY BANDA MUST NOT USE ASYLUM AS A PLATFORM TO INCITE ZAMBIANS](https://zambianobserver.com/emanuel-jay-jay-banda-must-not-use-asylum-as-a-platform-to-incite-zambians/) - JAY JAY BANDA MUST NOT USE ASYLUM AS A PLATFORM TO INCITE ZAMBIANS By Philip Banda As Zambia moves beyond the 2026 general election, the country needs calm, unity and a renewed focus on development—not calls for confrontation or protests that could put innocent citizens in harm’s way. There are concerns over statements attributed to
- [State house washes hands off Chellah Tukuta's threats against Tonse Alliance's musicians](https://zambianobserver.com/state-house-washes-hands-off-chellah-tukutas-threats-against-tonse-alliances-musicians/) - By Anita KabembaState House Chief Communication Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says comments attributed to presidential biographer Chella Tukuta, allegedly threatening people who supported the Tonse Alliance, do not in any way represent the position of Government. Mr. Hamasaka says Mr. Tukuta should be allowed to express himself and make whatever comments he wishes, including on Facebook,
- [12 Reasons Why HH & BM Must Heal This Divided, Hostile & Unhappy Republic After This “Authoritative UPND Political Conquest” - Chris Zumani](https://zambianobserver.com/12-reasons-why-hh-bm-must-heal-this-divided-hostile-unhappy-republic-after-this-authoritative-upnd-political-conquest-chris-zumani/) - 12 Reasons Why HH & BM Must Heal This Divided, Hostile & Unhappy Republic After This “Authoritative UPND Political Conquest” By Dr. Chris Zumani Zimba 1. When I proposed of an inclusive government of national unity last Sunday regardless of the winner between HH and BM, I meant it from my heart because as a
- [WATCH LIVE: PRESIDENT-ELECT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA ADDRESSES THE NATION](https://zambianobserver.com/watch-live-president-elect-hakainde-hichilema-addresses-the-nation/) - There is no winner or loser here, Zambia is the winner - President Hakainde Hichilema Those who did not make the decision that you made in the just ended elections, are not your enemies, they are your brothers and sisters and above all fellow citizens - President-Elect Hakainde Hichilema During our campaigns in all the
- [CAA3 Does Not Solve the Succession Question. It Creates New Battlefields for Chiwenga:From defeating the presidential alternative to controlling the parliamentary electorate](https://zambianobserver.com/caa3-does-not-solve-the-succession-question-it-creates-new-battlefields-for-chiwengafrom-defeating-the-presidential-alternative-to-controlling-the-parliamentary-electorate/) - CAA3 Does Not Solve the Succession Question. It Creates New Battlefields for Chiwenga:From defeating the presidential alternative to controlling the parliamentary electorate.By Reason Wafawarova.There is a tempting interpretation of Constitutional Amendment No. 3.It says Emmerson Mnangagwa has finally solved the Constantino Chiwenga problem.Remove the direct presidential election. Remove the running-mate mechanism.Extend the political timetable. Concentrate
- [Final presidential election results: HH: 2,965,326, Mundubile: 1,856,217](https://zambianobserver.com/final-presidential-election-results-hh-2965326-mundubile-1856217/) - Hakainde Hichilema: 2,965,326Brian Mundubile: 1,856,217 226 out of 226 constituencies announced Final presidential election results Hakainde Hichilema: 2,965,326Brian Mundubile: 1,856,217 Lusaka Province (Matero Constituency), Lusaka DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 24,985Brian Mundubile: 21,191 Eastern Province (Chama North Constituency), Chama DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 4,184Brian Mundubile: 5,235 Western Province (Senanga North Constituency), Senanga DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 17,603Brian Mundubile: 155 Copperbelt Province (Chimwemwe
- [Zambia 2026 Elections Results Updates](https://zambianobserver.com/2026-elections-results-updates/) - Keep on refreshing this page for more updates: 226 out of 226 constituencies announced. Final presidential election results Hakainde Hichilema: 2,965,326Brian Mundubile: 1,856,217 Lusaka Province (Matero Constituency), Lusaka DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 24,985Brian Mundubile: 21,191 Eastern Province (Chama North Constituency), Chama DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 4,184Brian Mundubile: 5,235 Western Province (Senanga North Constituency), Senanga DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 17,603Brian Mundubile: 155
- [Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu have gone into self-imposed exile at the United Nations agency in Lusaka fearing arrests in connection with a militia group](https://zambianobserver.com/brian-mundubile-and-makebi-zulu-have-gone-into-self-imposed-exile-at-the-united-nations-agency-in-lusaka-fearing-arrests-in-connection-with-a-militia-group/) - Mundubile, Makebi flee to UN agency for refugeBy Zondiwe MbeweNRPUP leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu have gone into self-imposed exile at the United Nations agency in Lusaka fearing arrests in connection with a militia group. Impeccable sources within Cabinet office have told News Diggers that Mundubile and Zulu went to seek
- [NRPUP PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE VOWS TO PETITION CHINGOLA WEST ELECTION RESULTS.](https://zambianobserver.com/nrpup-parliamentary-candidate-vows-to-petition-chingola-west-election-results/) - NRPUP PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE VOWS TO PETITION CHINGOLA WEST ELECTION RESULTS.By Mercy Mulenga NRPUP Chingola West Parliamentary Candidate Borris Chansa, has accused UPND candidate Mulenga Chipoka of stealing what he described as a hard-earned victory. This follows the declaration of Mr. Chipoka as the winner by the presiding officer, despite concerns and calls from NRPUP observers
- [MUNAILE - A LOSING CANDIDATE WHO BECAME AN MP](https://zambianobserver.com/munaile-a-losing-candidate-who-became-an-mp/) - MUNAILE - A LOSING CANDIDATE WHO BECAME AN MP So this Story dates back to September, 2006 General Elections. Mr Munaile contested the Malole Seat as an independent Candidate against the MMD and the PF. Munaile polled 6,616 votes behind PF's Matilda Mutale who had 7,214. The returning officer Mistakenly declared Munaile winner and duly
- [NRPUP PRESIDENT HON. MR. BRIAN MUNDUBILE DON'T PETITION THE 2026 PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS- Patrick Maboshe](https://zambianobserver.com/nrpup-president-hon-mr-brian-mundubile-dont-petition-the-2026-presidential-results-patrick-maboshe/) - NRPUP PRESIDENT HON. MR. BRIAN MUNDUBILE DON'T PETITION THE 2026 PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS. 2026 - 2031 is for UPND President Elect Mr. Hakainde Hichilema.Hon. Mr. Brian Mundubile, don't lose heart, have faith & trust God, get prepared for 2031 general elections is your favorite time. I would ask you Hon. Mr. Brian Mundubile not to petition
- [Please leave the Tongas alone. They are innocent- Sishuwa Sishuwa](https://zambianobserver.com/please-leave-the-tongas-alone-they-are-innocent-sishuwa-sishuwa/) - ‎Please leave the Tongas alone. They are innocent‎‎‎By Sishuwa Sishuwa ‎‎The election results from Southern Province – very much like those from Northwestern and Western provinces – are totally made up, as Tongas mostly stayed away from voting this time around. ‎‎However, I can see how, by cooking the results on a huge scale as
- [PROPHET JOSHUA IGINLA CONGRATULATES HICHILEMA.](https://zambianobserver.com/prophet-joshua-iginla-congratulates-hichilema/) - PROPHET JOSHUA IGINLA CONGRATULATES HICHILEMA. Nigerian Prophet Joshua Iginla has congratulated President-elect Hakainde Hichilema following his victory in the 2026 General Elections. Prophet Iginla, who in July 2026 predicted that President Hichilema would win the election by a significant margin, says the outcome demonstrates that the will of God cannot be changed or manipulated. The
- [Learn from 2021 PF loss and lose intelligently, Antonio Mwanza tells Mundubile](https://zambianobserver.com/learn-from-2021-pf-loss-and-lose-intelligently-antonio-mwanza-tells-mundubile/) - Learn from 2021 PF loss and lose intelligently, Antonio tells Mundubile.DEMOCRATIC Progressive Party president Antonio Mwanza has advised NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile to learn from PF’s 2021 defeat and apply those lessons to “lose intelligently” in the 2026 elections. Speaking when he featured on News Diggers’ Mind Your Business podcast on Monday last week,
- [WATCH LIVE: PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS UPDATE](https://zambianobserver.com/watch-live-presidential-results-update/) - 226 out of 226 constituencies announced. ECZ to announce winner soon Lusaka Province (Matero Constituency), Lusaka DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 24,985Brian Mundubile: 21,191 Eastern Province (Chama North Constituency), Chama DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 4,184Brian Mundubile: 5,235 Western Province (Senanga North Constituency), Senanga DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 17,603Brian Mundubile: 155 Copperbelt Province (Chimwemwe Constituency), Kitwe DistrictHakainde Hichilema: 24,884Brian Mundubile: 22,477 Lusaka Province
- [RUSSIA FIRES TOP STATE ECONOMIST AFTER HE WARNED IT IS LOSING TO UKRAINE](https://zambianobserver.com/russia-fires-top-state-economist-after-he-warned-it-is-losing-to-ukraine/) - RUSSIA FIRES TOP STATE ECONOMIST AFTER HE WARNED IT IS LOSING TO UKRAINEAndrei Klepach, chief economist at Russia’s state development corporation VEB.RF, was reportedly dismissed on August 16 after Russian media revived remarks he made during a speech in May. According to The Bell, Klepach challenged one of the Kremlin’s central wartime narratives: that Russia
- [KARIBA BOAT DEATH TOLL RISES TO 92 AS PASSENGER FIGURES RAISE FRESH QUESTIONS](https://zambianobserver.com/kariba-boat-death-toll-rises-to-92-as-passenger-figures-raise-fresh-questions/) - KARIBA BOAT DEATH TOLL RISES TO 92 AS PASSENGER FIGURES RAISE FRESH QUESTIONSKARIBA — The death toll from the Lake Kariba RIDA boat disaster has risen to 92, with police confirming that eight more bodies were recovered from the lake on Monday. The latest figures also raise fresh questions about how many people were aboard
- [THE GROUND GAME THAT DELIVERED: ENOCK MUNDIA, BOMA NYAMBE & IRENE MUYENGA’S WESTERN PROVINCE CAMPAIGN TRAIL](https://zambianobserver.com/the-ground-game-that-delivered-enock-mundia-boma-nyambe-irene-muyengas-western-province-campaign-trail/) - THE GROUND GAME THAT DELIVERED: ENOCK MUNDIA, BOMA NYAMBE & IRENE MUYENGA’S WESTERN PROVINCE CAMPAIGN TRAIL By Aibuh News Connect17 August 2026 | Senanga As the dust settles on the 2026 General Election, one campaign story from Western Province stands out the relentless grassroots mobilisation of Enock Kaywala Mundia, Senior Cadre Boma Nyambe and Irene
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- [UPND MEMBERS WHO ARE CATHOLICS URGED TO AFFIRM PEACE AND THEIR POLITICAL IDENTITY](https://zambianobserver.com/upnd-members-who-are-catholics-urged-to-affirm-peace-and-their-political-identity/) - UPND MEMBERS WHO ARE CATHOLICS URGED TO AFFIRM PEACE AND THEIR POLITICAL IDENTITYThe United Party for National Development (UPND) has called on its members who are Catholics and will attend prayer gatherings ahead of the August 13 General Elections to participate peacefully and use the occasion to affirm their commitment to peace, unity and Zambia's
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- [PLANNED PRAYER PROGRAMME FOR PEACEFUL ELECTIONS HALTED BY THE POLICE IN NDOLA](https://zambianobserver.com/planned-prayer-programme-for-peaceful-elections-halted-by-the-police-in-ndola/) - PLANNED PRAYER PROGRAMME FOR PEACEFUL ELECTIONS HALTED BY THE POLICE IN NDOLA: Saturday 8th August 2026 It is extremely concerning that, under the watch of President Hakainde Hichilema, who some time ago called the National day of prayer as "USELESS", the Police in Ndola have decided to halt plans for special prayers called by the
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- [Binwell Mpundu has deleted a video in which he said he was ready to k!ll for the elections](https://zambianobserver.com/binwell-mpundu-has-deleted-a-video-in-which-he-said-he-was-ready-to-kll-for-the-elections/) - Binwell Mpundu has deleted a video in which he said he was ready to die or k!ll for the elections, he has claimed the video was AI-generated It's all AI, I've not made such video; I've been hacked, says BinwellTONSE Alliance Presidential Affairs Chairman Binwell Mpundu says a video circulating on social media, in which
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- [TONSE ALLIANCE LAWYERS GIVE ECZ 3 HOURS TO CLARIFY ‘X’ OR TICK VOTE MARKING](https://zambianobserver.com/tonse-alliance-lawyers-give-ecz-3-hours-to-clarify-x-or-tick-vote-marking/) - NRPUP LAWYERS GIVE ECZ 3 HOURS TO CLARIFY ‘X’ OR TICK VOTE MARKINGLawyers representing the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) have given the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) three hours to clarify whether voters will be allowed to use either a cross “X” or a tick/check mark when marking ballot papers in
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- [Annie Idibia Sparks Reconciliation Rumors with 2Baba Following Stunning New Social Media Post](https://zambianobserver.com/annie-idibia-sparks-reconciliation-rumors-with-2baba-following-stunning-new-social-media-post/) - Annie Idibia Sparks Reconciliation Rumors with 2Baba Following Stunning New Social Media PostNollywood star Annie Macaulay-Idibia is turning heads and setting tongues wagging across social media platforms. The beautiful actress recently shared a series of breathtaking new photographs, sparking intense speculation among fans regarding a potential reconciliation with her ex-husband, legendary Nigerian musician 2Baba. Dressed
- [UEFA confirms payout to former employee under FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid denials of sexual affair](https://zambianobserver.com/uefa-confirms-payout-to-former-employee-under-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-amid-denials-of-sexual-affair/) - UEFA confirms payout to former employee under FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid denials of sexual affairFIFA President Gianni Infantino is denying a report that inappropriate conduct was behind a six-figure “departure payment” made to a woman during his tenure as general secretary of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). UEFA confirmed the woman’s payout,
- [Netanyahu says that as long as he is a prime minister, there will be no Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank](https://zambianobserver.com/netanyahu-says-that-as-long-as-he-is-a-prime-minister-there-will-be-no-palestinian-state-in-gaza-or-the-west-bank/) - NETANYAHU REJECTS PALESTINIAN STATE, VOWS ISRAELI FORCES WILL REMAIN IN GAZAIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear that he will not support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, saying that as long as he remains prime minister, such a state will not be created. “As long as I am prime minister, there will
- [Zambian Nurse Debora Kapisha ICE kidnapped at Boston's Logan Airport is free — released one day after more than 100 nurses and supporters rallied outside her hospital](https://zambianobserver.com/zambian-nurse-debora-kapisha-ice-kidnapped-at-bostons-logan-airport-is-free-released-one-day-after-more-than-100-nurses-and-supporters-rallied-outside-her-hospital-demanding-it/) - BREAKING The Nurse ICE kidnapped at Boston's Logan Airport is free — released one day after more than 100 nurses and supporters rallied outside her hospital demanding it. Debora Kapisha is 28, a first-year medical-surgical nurse at Maine Medical Center in Portland, and an asylum seeker from Zambia. ICE agents took her into custody on
- [Chaminuka Luxury Lodge Owner Stelios Sardanis K!lled](https://zambianobserver.com/chaminuka-luxury-lodge-owner-stelios-sardanis-klled/) - Chaminuka Luxury Lodge Owner K!lledStelios Shula Sardanis (64) Chief Executive Officer and co-owner of the prominent Chaminuka Luxury Lodge and Game Reserve in Chisamba, has been killed. Tragically, he was murdered during an armed home invasion at the resort premises in the early hours of Sunday, August 9, 2026The attack occurred around 1:00 AM to
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- [Drama as Zimbabwean man sells one tuck shop container to four South Africans and flees the country](https://zambianobserver.com/drama-as-zimbabwean-man-sells-one-tuck-shop-container-to-four-south-africans-and-flees-the-country/) - SOUTH AFRICA: Drama as Zimbabwean man sells one tuck shop container to four South Africans and flees the countryA Zimbabwean man has reportedly sparked an unusual ownership dispute in South Africa after allegedly selling the same tuck shop container to four different buyers. According to reports, each of the four South African buyers believed they
- [ZELENSKYY: 30,000–50,000 MORE NORTH KOREANS COULD BE SENT TO RUSSIA  AND THE THREAT MAY REACH FAR BEYOND UKRAINE](https://zambianobserver.com/zelenskyy-30000-50000-more-north-koreans-could-be-sent-to-russia-and-the-threat-may-reach-far-beyond-ukraine/) - ZELENSKYY: 30,000–50,000 MORE NORTH KOREANS COULD BE SENT TO RUSSIA AND THE THREAT MAY REACH FAR BEYOND UKRAINEUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia could bring an additional 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean personnel into Russia for military-related duties, raising concerns that Pyongyang is using the war in Ukraine as a real-world training ground
- [TURKEY SEEKS U.S. APPROVAL TO TRANSFER 70 ATACMS, 12 M270 LAUNCHERS AND THOUSANDS OF CLUSTER MUNITIONS TO UKRAINE](https://zambianobserver.com/turkey-seeks-u-s-approval-to-transfer-70-atacms-12-m270-launchers-and-thousands-of-cluster-munitions-to-ukraine/) - TURKEY SEEKS U.S. APPROVAL TO TRANSFER 70 ATACMS, 12 M270 LAUNCHERS AND THOUSANDS OF CLUSTER MUNITIONS TO UKRAINETurkey has reportedly initiated the formal U.S. approval process for a major transfer of American-made weapons to Ukraine. According to the U.S. Congressional Record, the proposed package includes 70 M39 ATACMS ballistic missiles, 12 M270 multiple-launch rocket systems,
- [Obama finally comes clean about his infamous tan suit “scandal” – and hilariously blames … Larry David!](https://zambianobserver.com/obama-finally-comes-clean-about-his-infamous-tan-suit-scandal-and-hilariously-blames-larry-david/) - BREAKING: Obama finally comes clean about his infamous tan suit “scandal” – and hilariously blames … Larry David!Barack Obama has finally revealed the “truth” about the greatest scandal of his presidency: the tan suit.It was all Larry David's fault. Obama resurrected one of the most absurd controversies of his White House years for the finale
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- [IRAN KEEPS STRAIT OF HORMUZ CLOSED AND SETS CONDITIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES](https://zambianobserver.com/iran-keeps-strait-of-hormuz-closed-and-sets-conditions-for-the-united-states/) - IRAN KEEPS STRAIT OF HORMUZ CLOSED AND SETS CONDITIONS FOR THE UNITED STATESIran has reportedly declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States changes its approach toward Tehran. The announcement was attributed to Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a senior Iranian security official, with the position reportedly backed by Iran’s Supreme National
- [SAUDI ARABIA REPORTEDLY USED 86% OF ITS PATRIOT MISSILE STOCK DURING IRAN CONFLICT](https://zambianobserver.com/saudi-arabia-reportedly-used-86-of-its-patriot-missile-stock-during-iran-conflict/) - SAUDI ARABIA REPORTEDLY USED 86% OF ITS PATRIOT MISSILE STOCK DURING IRAN CONFLICTSaudi Arabia reportedly used the vast majority of its Patriot air-defense interceptors during the recent conflict with Iran, despite Riyadh not entering a direct war with Tehran, according to an assessment cited from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Saudi Arabia
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- [Mojtaba Khamenei Appears in First Video Since Becoming Iran’s Supreme Leader](https://zambianobserver.com/mojtaba-khamenei-appears-in-first-video-since-becoming-irans-supreme-leader/) - Mojtaba Khamenei Appears in First Video Since Becoming Iran’s Supreme LeaderIranian media have released a 13-second video showing Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, teaching religious studies to a group of students. The footage marks his first reported appearance on video since succeeding his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after months largely out of public
- [“God Will Begin to Defeat the Purpose of Islam in Nigeria” — Pastor Benny Hinn Declares](https://zambianobserver.com/god-will-begin-to-defeat-the-purpose-of-islam-in-nigeria-pastor-benny-hinn-declares/) - “God Will Begin to Defeat the Purpose of Islam in Nigeria” — Pastor Benny Hinn DeclaresAmerican evangelist Benny Hinn has drawn criticism following statements he made about Islam in Nigeria and Ghana’s religious identity during a Christian gathering. In the circulated message, Hinn declared that what he described as “evil powers” operating in Nigeria would
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- [Salah Knocks Off Osimhen As Highest-Paid Player In The Turkish Super Lig](https://zambianobserver.com/salah-knocks-off-osimhen-as-highest-paid-player-in-the-turkish-super-lig/) - Salah Knocks Off Osimhen As Highest-Paid Player In The Turkish Super LigEgypt captain Mohamed Salah has become the highest-paid player in the Turkish Super Lig following his reported move to Trabzonspor, according to Capology data. The former Liverpool winger, 34, earns £342,500 per week after signing a two-year contract with the Turkish club, placing him
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- [Spider Stars Zendaya And Tom Holland Celebrate Secret Wedding At Luxury Resort In England](https://zambianobserver.com/spider-stars-zendaya-and-tom-holland-celebrate-secret-wedding-at-luxury-resort-in-england/) - Spider Stars Zendaya And Tom Holland Celebrate Secret Wedding At Luxury Resort In EnglandHollywood stars Zendaya and Tom Holland have reportedly celebrated their marriage with a private reception months after allegedly tying the knot in secret. According to entertainment outlet Deuxmoi, the couple hosted an intimate wedding celebration on Tuesday at the luxury Beaverbrook Hotel
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- [U.S. Rejects Reports of Depleted Missile Stockpiles as Trump Says War Is Nearing an End](https://zambianobserver.com/u-s-rejects-reports-of-depleted-missile-stockpiles-as-trump-says-war-is-nearing-an-end/) - U.S. Rejects Reports of Depleted Missile Stockpiles as Trump Says War Is Nearing an EndThe White House and U.S. administration have rejected reports suggesting that American stocks of long-range precision missiles are nearing exhaustion, insisting that the U.S. military retains sufficient capabilities to conduct its operations. The response follows reports raising concerns over the depletion
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- [Trump Reportedly Privately Backs Vice President J.D. Vance for 2028 Republican Nomination](https://zambianobserver.com/trump-reportedly-privately-backs-vice-president-j-d-vance-for-2028-republican-nomination/) - Washington Post: Trump Reportedly Privately Backs Vice President J.D. Vance for 2028 Republican NominationU.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told a group of Republican donors during a private meeting that he wants Vice President James David (J.D.) Vance to become the Republican Party's presidential nominee in the 2028 election, according to a report by The Washington
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- [South Africa Proposes R500 Charge For New Digital Travel Authorisation System](https://zambianobserver.com/south-africa-proposes-r500-charge-for-new-digital-travel-authorisation-system/) - South Africa Proposes R500 Charge For New Digital Travel Authorisation SystemTravellers using South Africa’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system could soon be required to pay a R500 processing fee under proposed changes by the Department of Home Affairs. The draft regulations, published by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, propose introducing the charge as the
- [UPND Calls for Investigation into Luampa Violence](https://zambianobserver.com/upnd-calls-for-investigation-into-luampa-violence/) - UPND Calls for Investigation into Luampa ViolenceThe UPND in Western Province has urged the Zambia Police Service to thoroughly investigate the violence that erupted during NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile's campaign in Luampa District. In a statement, Western Province Chairperson Kapelwa Mbangweta said the province has remained peaceful over the years and should not be
- [HAIMBE SAYS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA'S CONFIDENCE OF SECURING 9 OUT OF 10 PROVINCES BASED ON DIRECT PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT](https://zambianobserver.com/haimbe-says-president-hichilemas-confidence-of-securing-9-out-of-10-provinces-based-on-direct-public-engagement/) - HAIMBE SAYS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA'S CONFIDENCE OF SECURING 9 OUT OF 10 PROVINCES BASED ON DIRECT PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT By Elesani PhiriUPND Vice Legal Chairperson Mulambo Haimbe says President Hakainde Hichilema's confidence of securing votes in 9 out of 10 provinces is based on personal assurances he has been given by the Zambian people. Mr. Haimbe says
- [HH CAN GO BACK TO PROVINCES AS MANY TIMES AS HE SHOULD BECAUSE THE PRESIDENCY NEVER SLEEPS- Saviour Chishimba](https://zambianobserver.com/hh-can-go-back-to-provinces-as-many-times-as-he-should-because-the-presidency-never-sleeps-saviour-chishimba/) - HH CAN GO BACK TO PROVINCES AS MANY TIMES AS HE SHOULD BECAUSE THE PRESIDENCY NEVER SLEEPS There is a growing chorus claiming that because the President has returned to provinces he previously visited, he is somehow acting unfairly. The argument is that once the Electoral Commission of Zambia allocates campaign schedules, the President should
- [Zim Government Urges Zimbabweans Returning From South Africa To Get Medical Check-Ups](https://zambianobserver.com/zim-government-urges-zimbabweans-returning-from-south-africa-to-get-medical-check-ups/) - Medical Warning Issued As More Zimbabweans Return From South AfricaThe Zimbabwean Government has urged citizens returning from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks to seek immediate medical attention, warning that untreated injuries, trauma and hidden health conditions could have serious consequences. Authorities say many returnees are prioritising accommodation and rebuilding their lives while overlooking their
- [Zim Cabinet Abolishes Cemetery Entry Fees After Public Outcry Over Burial Site Charges](https://zambianobserver.com/zim-cabinet-abolishes-cemetery-entry-fees-after-public-outcry-over-burial-site-charges/) - Zimbabweans No Longer Have To Pay To Visit Loved Ones’ Graves After Cabinet DecisionThe Zimbabwean government has abolished cemetery entry fees following growing public concern over charges that required people to pay to visit the graves of their loved ones. The decision was announced after a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, ending
- [Khamenei’s office denies his in-law's claim about Pezeshkian resignations](https://zambianobserver.com/khameneis-office-denies-his-in-laws-claim-about-pezeshkian-resignations/) - Khamenei’s office denies his in-law's claim about Pezeshkian resignations The office of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei denied as “entirely false” a claim by one of his relatives who quoted him as saying he would accept President Masoud Pezeshkian’s resignation if it were submitted again. A video released Monday showed senior cleric Mohammad-Bagher Kharrazi, a
- [Iran's president met Mojtaba Khamenei in the back seat of a car](https://zambianobserver.com/irans-president-met-mojtaba-khamenei-in-the-back-seat-of-a-car/) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was taken to a secret Tehran location and allowed only minutes in a dark, tinted-window car with a man presented as Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, sources familiar with the episode told Iran International. Pezeshkian could not see the man beside him and later asked whether the voice he had heard had
- [Iran’s president denies plans to resign, vows to remain in office](https://zambianobserver.com/irans-president-denies-plans-to-resign-vows-to-remain-in-office/) - Iran’s president denies plans to resign, vows to remain in office Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that he would not resign and pledged to remain in office, according to a preview of an interview scheduled to air on state TV. “We are fully coordinated with the military forces. I will not resign, and
- [Iranian lawmaker threatens to impeach Foreign Minister Araghchi](https://zambianobserver.com/iranian-lawmaker-threatens-to-impeach-foreign-minister-araghchi/) - Iranian lawmaker threatens to impeach Foreign Minister Araghchi Iranian lawmakers were gathering evidence to seek the impeachment of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, senior lawmaker Hosseinali Hajideligani said on Tuesday.' “We are compiling and collecting documentation for the impeachment of Abbas Araghchi so that we can initiate it at the appropriate time,” said Hajideligani, first deputy
- [Iran offered China, Russia preferential Hormuz terms from proposed transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz](https://zambianobserver.com/iran-offered-china-russia-preferential-hormuz-terms-from-proposed-transit-fees-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/) - Iran offered China, Russia preferential Hormuz terms - i24NEWS Iran is offering Chinese and Russian vessels full exemptions or preferential terms from proposed transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz to draw Beijing and Moscow deeper into the confrontation over the waterway, i24NEWS reported on Tuesday, citing Western intelligence officials. Other countries, particularly those aligned
- [Iran seeks Hormuz transit fees, sanctions relief - WSJ](https://zambianobserver.com/iran-seeks-hormuz-transit-fees-sanctions-relief-wsj/) - Iran seeks Hormuz transit fees, sanctions relief - WSJ Iran has demanded the right to collect transit fees, guarantees against renewed attacks, an end to the US naval blockade and relief from oil sanctions as part of negotiations over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing regional mediators. Under the
- [Iran says Oman deal alone would not reopen Strait of Hormuz - IRGC outlet](https://zambianobserver.com/iran-says-oman-deal-alone-would-not-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-irgc-outlet/) - Iran says Oman deal alone would not reopen Strait of Hormuz - IRGC outlet Even a bilateral agreement between Iran and Oman would not be enough to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz unless the United States halts its attacks and meets Tehran’s conditions, the IRGC-affiliated Fars News reported citing a source close
- [Kanye West sued by Producer over alleged unpaid 6-figure sum owed for 'Vultures 2' album](https://zambianobserver.com/kanye-west-sued-by-producer-over-alleged-unpaid-6-figure-sum-owed-for-vultures-2-album/) - UNITED STATES: Rapper Kanye West sued by Producer over alleged unpaid 6-figure sum owed for 'Vultures 2' albumA music producer has filed a lawsuit against rapper Kanye West, alleging that he worked extensively on the artist's albums Vultures 2 and Bully but was never paid or properly credited for his contributions. According to the lawsuit,
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- [South African Lawyer Sentenced to Life for Murder of Girlfriend Whose Body Was Found Burned in Car](https://zambianobserver.com/south-african-lawyer-sentenced-to-life-for-murder-of-girlfriend-whose-body-was-found-burned-in-car/) - SOUTH AFRICA: South African Lawyer Sentenced to Life for Murder of Girlfriend Whose Body Was Found Burned in CarA South African attorney has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his girlfriend and burning her body inside her car in Johannesburg. On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg sentenced
- [MALAWIAN YOUTHS SAY THEY WILL WALK TO ZAMBIA IF MUNDUBILE WINS](https://zambianobserver.com/malawian-youths-say-they-will-walk-to-zambia-if-mundubile-wins/) - MALAWIAN YOUTHS SAY THEY WILL WALK TO ZAMBIA IF MUNDUBILE WINSA group of youths from Zambia’s neighbouring country, Malawi, has told Zambian Post that they believe Brian Mundubile would make a good leader and are supporting his presidential candidature. Speaking on behalf of hundreds of youths, Tembeni Banda said they would walk to Zambia to
- [Galatasaray Rejects Manchester United's €100 Million Bid for Osimhen](https://zambianobserver.com/galatasaray-rejects-manchester-uniteds-e100-million-bid-for-osimhen/) - Galatasaray Rejects Manchester United's €100 Million Bid for OsimhenGalatasaray have reportedly turned down a €100 million offer from Manchester United for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, as the Turkish champions remain determined to keep hold of one of their key players. According to a report by Transferfeed, citing Fanatik, Manchester United had earmarked €100 million
- [MANHUNT IN HARARE AS LEAKED AUDIO AND TREASON CHARGES DRIVE CLERIC BATSIRAI JAVA INTO HIDING](https://zambianobserver.com/manhunt-in-harare-as-leaked-audio-and-treason-charges-drive-cleric-batsirai-java-into-hiding/) - MANHUNT IN HARARE AS LEAKED AUDIO AND TREASON CHARGES DRIVE CLERIC BATSIRAI JAVA INTO HIDINGBy Gabriel ManyatiIn the dead of night last month, while Harare slept under a restless sky, heavily armed detectives from the Law and Order section moved out. Five unmarked vehicles tore through the capital with a single, urgent objective: track down
- [Reports Raise Questions Over U.S. Long-Range Missile Stockpiles Following Iran Strikes](https://zambianobserver.com/reports-raise-questions-over-u-s-long-range-missile-stockpiles-following-iran-strikes/) - Reports Raise Questions Over U.S. Long-Range Missile Stockpiles Following Iran StrikesNew reports indicate that U.S. forces made extensive use of long-range precision missiles during their recent military operations against Iran, prompting renewed debate over the size and sustainability of America's strategic missile inventory. According to the reports, the weapons most heavily employed included the Army
- [Russian FPV Drone Chases Civilian Vegetable Seller Through Kherson Market](https://zambianobserver.com/russian-fpv-drone-chases-civilian-vegetable-seller-through-kherson-market/) - Russian FPV Drone Chases Civilian Vegetable Seller Through Kherson MarketUkrainian authorities have released footage showing what they say was a Russian FPV drone pursuing a civilian through an outdoor market in Kherson, southern Ukraine, on August 4, 2026. According to Ukrainian authorities, the drone flew at low altitude and followed a 52-year-old vegetable seller, identified
- [Rubio: U.S. Ultimate Goal Remains Complete Dismantling of Iran’s Nuclear Program](https://zambianobserver.com/rubio-u-s-ultimate-goal-remains-complete-dismantling-of-irans-nuclear-program/) - Rubio: U.S. Ultimate Goal Remains Complete Dismantling of Iran’s Nuclear Program U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington's ultimate objective remains the complete dismantling of Iran's nuclear weapons capability. Rubio's remarks indicate that, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and discussions over a possible agreement, the United States continues to view preventing Iran from developing a
- [Tonse Pamodzi media team and Mr. Mundubile did not represent Zambians well on the BBC-Nkonkomalimba  Kapumpe](https://zambianobserver.com/tonse-pamodzi-media-team-and-mr-mundubile-did-not-represent-zambians-well-on-the-bbc-nkonkomalimba-kapumpe/) - Nkonkomalimba Kapumpe writes ✍🏾 : The Tonse Pamodzi media team and Mr. Mundubile did not represent Zambians well on the BBC. It would not be farfetched to say they embarrassed Zambians. First, I am Zambian before anything else. When a Zambian opposition leader is asked about inflation on an international platform and appears not to
- [TI-Z RAISES CONCERN OVER CONCEALED NUMBER PLATES ON UPND CAMPAIGN VEHICLES](https://zambianobserver.com/ti-z-raises-concern-over-concealed-number-plates-on-upnd-campaign-vehicles/) - TI-Z RAISES CONCERN OVER CONCEALED NUMBER PLATES ON UPND CAMPAIGN VEHICLES. By Michael Himusa Jnr Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has expressed concern over what it describes as an increasing number of United Party for National Development (UPND) campaign vehicles allegedly operating with concealed, covered or obscured registration number plates during campaign activities across the country.
- [Mundubile’s BBC Interview: what worked and what failed](https://zambianobserver.com/mundubiles-bbc-interview-what-worked-and-what-failed/) - Mundubile’s BBC Interview: what worked and what failed By Sampa Kabwela For decades, I have worked with top leaders preparing them for high-stakes media interviews. Its what I get paid for. I have just watched Mundubile's interview clip. If I were leading his communications, this is what I would have done. AppearanceAppearance is communication. He
- [VIDEO:MUNDUBILE ESCORTED OUT OF MONGU PEACEFULLY WITH 'FORWARD' CHANT](https://zambianobserver.com/videomundubile-escorted-out-of-mongu-peacefully-with-forward-chant/) - MUNDUBILE ESCORTED OUT OF MONGU PEACEFULLY WITH 'FORWARD' CHANT. In a moment that caught many by surprise, Toonse Pamodzi Alliance Presidential Candidate Brian Mundubile was this evening greeted by a peaceful crowd in Mongu Town as chants of "Forward! Forward! Forward!" echoed through the streets. Supporters and onlookers were seen running alongside Mundubile's motorcade, repeatedly
- [UKRAINE PUSHES RUSSIAN OIL REFINING BACK NEARLY A QUARTER CENTURY](https://zambianobserver.com/ukraine-pushes-russian-oil-refining-back-nearly-a-quarter-century/) - UKRAINE PUSHES RUSSIAN OIL REFINING BACK NEARLY A QUARTER CENTURYUkraine’s long-range drone campaign is having a profound impact on one of Russia’s most critical industries. According to Bloomberg, Russian crude refining fell to 3.6 million barrels per day in July—its lowest level since May 2002, nearly 25 years ago. During July, Ukraine carried out at
- [Drones Allegedly Target U.S. Base in Kuwait as Regional Tensions Rise](https://zambianobserver.com/drones-allegedly-target-u-s-base-in-kuwait-as-regional-tensions-rise/) - Reports: Drones Allegedly Target U.S. Base in Kuwait as Regional Tensions RiseRegional tensions escalated on Tuesday following reports that three drones targeted a U.S. military base in Kuwait. According to i24NEWS, citing a source familiar with the matter, the attack was allegedly carried out by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). There has been no
- [Man who claimed to be a vampire and dumped dead animals outside churches on full moon detained indefinitely](https://zambianobserver.com/man-who-claimed-to-be-a-vampire-and-dumped-dead-animals-outside-churches-on-full-moon-detained-indefinitely/) - UNITED KINGDOM: Man who claimed to be a vampire and dumped dead animals outside churches on full moon detained indefinitely A self-described “vampire” who displayed dead animals outside churches in Hampshire has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act after admitting multiple offences linked to a months-long campaign that alarmed local communities. Benjamin Lewis,
- [Embattled FIFA President Infantino 'turns to Donald Trump in bid to save his job'](https://zambianobserver.com/embattled-fifa-president-infantino-turns-to-donald-trump-in-bid-to-save-his-job/) - Embattled FIFA President Infantino 'turns to Donald Trump in bid to save his job' FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly seeking the support of US President Donald Trump as he battles mounting pressure over his future at the helm of world football's governing body. Infantino sparked an open revolt when The Times first revealed his
- [Mexican drug lord arrested for ordering influencer’s live-streamed murder after she broke up with his son](https://zambianobserver.com/mexican-drug-lord-arrested-for-ordering-influencers-live-streamed-murder-after-she-broke-up-with-his-son/) - MEXICO: Mexican drug lord arrested for ordering influencer’s live-streamed murder after she broke up with his sonA Mexican cartel leader has been arrested for allegedly ordering a TikTokker’s live-streamed murder because she and his son had broken up. Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, a senior figure in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was captured by special
- [Hichilema urges voters to choose progress over ‘dununa reverse’ ahead of August 13 poll](https://zambianobserver.com/hichilema-urges-voters-to-choose-progress-over-dununa-reverse-ahead-of-august-13-poll/) - Hichilema urges voters to choose progress over ‘dununa reverse’ ahead of August 13 pollPresident Hakainde Hichilema has urged Zambians to vote for the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) in the August 13 elections, saying the choice before voters is whether to continue with the development achieved over the past five years or return
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- [Commercial Vessel Hit Near Strait of Hormuz as Maritime Security Remains Unstable](https://zambianobserver.com/commercial-vessel-hit-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-maritime-security-remains-unstable/) - Commercial Vessel Hit Near Strait of Hormuz as Maritime Security Remains UnstableA commercial vessel was reportedly struck by an “unknown object” near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred approximately 37 kilometers off Khasab, Oman, along a critical maritime route connecting the Persian Gulf with the
- [Kim Jong Un tells North Koreans to 'turn their dogs into soup' during deadly heatwave](https://zambianobserver.com/kim-jong-un-tells-north-koreans-to-turn-their-dogs-into-soup-during-deadly-heatwave/) - NORTH KOREA: Kim Jong Un tells North Koreans to 'turn their dogs into soup' during deadly heatwaveNorth Koreans have been urged to eat dog soup as the country struggles to manage a brutal heatwave. A state newspaper in the country published an interview with one of the nation's top doctors that encouraged citizens to start
- [Iran Denies Talks With U.S., Says It Will Continue Fighting Without Clear Deal](https://zambianobserver.com/iran-denies-talks-with-u-s-says-it-will-continue-fighting-without-clear-deal/) - Iran Denies Talks With U.S., Says It Will Continue Fighting Without Clear DealIran has rejected claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that negotiations between Washington and Tehran are currently underway. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said there are “no negotiations with the United States at this time,” disputing Trump's characterization of the situation. Tehran
- [U.S. Long-Range Missile Stocks Under Pressure as New Conflict Weighed](https://zambianobserver.com/u-s-long-range-missile-stocks-under-pressure-as-new-conflict-weighed/) - U.S. Long-Range Missile Stocks Under Pressure as New Conflict WeighedReports citing U.S. security sources indicate that the United States has drawn heavily on its stocks of long-range precision weapons during the recent fighting. The reported depletion includes ATACMS and PrSM missiles, with sources saying U.S. inventories of these systems have been reduced to very low
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- [Hichilema Returns to Copperbelt as Final Campaign Intensifies](https://zambianobserver.com/hichilema-returns-to-copperbelt-as-final-campaign-intensifies/) - 🇿🇲 CAMPAIGN WATCH | Hichilema Returns to Copperbelt as Final Campaign IntensifiesPresident Hakainde Hichilema has arrived in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt, where he is this afternoon expected to address residents at Kamuchanga Grounds as the UPND enters another critical phase of its nationwide re-election campaign. The President's arrival comes barely a day after concluding
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- [BoZ Cuts Reserve Requirements: What Does This Mean for You? - Prof. Lubinda Haabazoka](https://zambianobserver.com/boz-cuts-reserve-requirements-what-does-this-mean-for-you-prof-lubinda-haabazoka/) - BoZ Cuts Reserve Requirements: What Does This Mean for You? 🇿🇲By Prof. Lubinda HaabazokaThe Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has reduced the Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR) on Kwacha deposits from 26% to 21%, effective 3 August 2026. At first glance, this sounds like technical banking language, but it is actually one of the most important monetary
- [COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON AND 7 COUNCILORS GO UNOPPOSED IN MONZE DISTRICT](https://zambianobserver.com/council-chairperson-and-7-councilors-go-unopposed-in-monze-district/) - COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON AND 7 COUNCILORS GO UNOPPOSED IN MONZE DISTRICT The United Party for National Development (UPND) has secured several positions unopposed in the coming elections. UPND Council Chairperson candidate Vinoria Chilala went unopposed following the disqualification of Socialist Party candidate Nyanga Nsazya. In addition, UPND candidates were declared unopposed in seven wards, including Nchimunya
- [Hichilema's Copperbelt Gamble](https://zambianobserver.com/hichilemas-copperbelt-gamble/) - 🇿🇲 EXCLUSIVE | Hichilema's Copperbelt GamblePresident Hakainde Hichilema has returned to the Copperbelt at one of the most decisive moments of his re-election campaign, not because he failed to win the province in 2021, but because winning it again may not be enough. With only days remaining before Zambians vote on August 13, the President
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- [DON'T PAY US EARLY, WE MIGHT FINISH THE MONEY BEFORE DECEMBER, SAYS FARMER](https://zambianobserver.com/dont-pay-us-early-we-might-finish-the-money-before-december-says-farmer/) - DON'T PAY US EARLY, WE MIGHT FINISH THE MONEY BEFORE DECEMBER, SAYS FARMER. A Choma-based farmer has appealed to President Hakainde Hichilema and the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) not to pay farmers immediately after delivering their maize, but instead delay payments until October or November. Jacob Mwiinga, a maize farmer, says paying farmers within days
- [MUNDUBILE MIGHT LOSE WITH 88,000 VOTES ONLY](https://zambianobserver.com/mundubile-might-lose-with-88000-votes-only/) - OPINION: MUNDUBILE MIGHT LOSE WITH 88,000 VOTES ONLY.By Zambian Watch News Editor,Today we want to critically look at all the angles that are often overlooked by politicians, especially during campaign periods. Our focus is on Brian Mundubile, who is heading the Toonse Pamodzi Alliance, and whether he has the numbers to win the General Election.We
- [THE HORROR OF THE BBC INTERVIEW WHERE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE BRIAN MUNDUBILE WAS FEATURED](https://zambianobserver.com/the-horror-of-the-bbc-interview-where-presidential-candidate-brian-mundubile-was-featured/) - THE HORROR OF THE BBC INTERVIEW WHERE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE BRIAN MUNDUBILE WAS FEATURED.There is a reason Brian Mundubile looked uncomfortable when Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya asked him the simplest question in politics, why are you the alternative. For all his talk of second independence and people who cannot communicate, he was communicating live on the BBC
- [NRPUP PLAN STAGE MANAGED ATTACKS IN SOUTHERN PROVINCE TO BLAME UPND - KAMBWILI](https://zambianobserver.com/nrpup-plan-stage-managed-attacks-in-southern-province-to-blame-upnd-kambwili/) - NRPUP PLAN STAGE MANAGED ATTACKS IN SOUTHERN PROVINCE TO BLAME UPND - KAMBWILI Multiple sources from security agencies and NRPUP have independently revealed that elements within the National Revolutionary Party for Unity and Progress [NRPUP] plan to stage attacks on their own campaign entourage in Southern Province. Sources within the party in Kasama claim that
- [Mundubile has many domestic and foreign forces working against him - Sishuwa](https://zambianobserver.com/mundubile-has-many-domestic-and-foreign-forces-working-against-him-sishuwa/) - Mundubile has many domestic and foreign forces working against him - Sishuwa After the overwhelming support that the people showed in support of Brian Mundubile’s request for donations towards his campaign, the government has now moved to block the platform through which the people were making donations. Mundubile has so many domestic and foreign forces
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- [OPP PROPOSES COPPER WINDFALL TAX TO WIPE OUT ZAMBIA’S DEBT..as Mushimba targets $4bn annual revenue to fund free university, public transport and four million jobs](https://zambianobserver.com/opp-proposes-copper-windfall-tax-to-wipe-out-zambias-debt-as-mushimba-targets-4bn-annual-revenue-to-fund-free-university-public-transport-and-four-million-jobs/) - OPP PROPOSES COPPER WINDFALL TAX TO WIPE OUT ZAMBIA’S DEBT..as Mushimba targets $4bn annual revenue to fund free university, public transport and four million jobs By DAVID KANDUZATHE Organised People’s Party (OPP) has proposed a radical 50 per cent revenue-sharing model on copper sold above US$5,000 per tonne. Party president Brian Mushimba argued that Zambia
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- [We sent out individuals to Russia to be trained for VVIP protection for Mundubile but they have been abducted at Airport- Binwell Mpundu](https://zambianobserver.com/we-sent-out-individuals-to-russia-to-be-trained-for-vvip-protection-for-mundubile-but-they-have-been-abducted-at-airport-binwell-mpundu/) - By Given Mutinta ABDUCTION OF NRPUP SECURITY OPERATIVES AT KENNETH KAUNDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Four elite operatives sent by the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) have vanished under mysterious circumstances immediately upon their return from Russia. These individuals were specially trained in Very Very Important Person (VVIP) protection — including high-level physical security,
- [It's not fair for HH to go back to areas he already held rallies. HH is a presidential candidate just like any other<br>-Kambwili-](https://zambianobserver.com/its-not-fair-for-hh-to-go-back-to-areas-he-already-held-rallies-hh-is-a-presidential-candidate-just-like-any-other-kambwili/) - By Lucy PhiriFormer Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili has urged the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to ensure fairness in the campaign timetable by not allowing President Hakainde Hichilema to revisit provinces where he has already campaigned. Speaking to Hot FM News, Kambwili said President Hichilema should not be accorded special treatment in the campaign
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- [To protect my family’s assets, Any child of mine who refuses to sign prenup before getting married will inherit nothing — American Billionaire John Morgan](https://zambianobserver.com/to-protect-my-familys-assets-any-child-of-mine-who-refuses-to-sign-prenup-before-getting-married-will-inherit-nothing-american-billionaire-john-morgan/) - UNITED STATES: To protect my family’s assets, Any child of mine who refuses to sign prenup before getting married will inherit nothing — American Billionaire John Morgan American billionaire John Morgan has revealed that all his children are required to sign prenuptial agreements before getting married, saying anyone who refuses will not inherit his wealth.
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- [Ukraine Strikes Saratov Oil Refinery, Engels Air Base and Russian Fuel Facilities](https://zambianobserver.com/ukraine-strikes-saratov-oil-refinery-engels-air-base-and-russian-fuel-facilities/) - Ukraine Strikes Saratov Oil Refinery, Engels Air Base and Russian Fuel FacilitiesUkraine carried out a series of long-range strikes against Russian military and energy infrastructure overnight, hitting targets more than 600 kilometers from the front line In Saratov, Ukrainian forces struck the Saratov Oil Refinery and the Engels military air base, two major strategic facilities
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- [Mundubile Heads To Western Province ](https://zambianobserver.com/mundubile-heads-to-western-province/) - Mundubile Heads To Western Province By Professor Namukolo Miyanda, Pan-Africanist and Governance Expert 2nd August, 2026This week, Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu head to Western Province. It marks the ninth province in his national campaign ahead of 13th August 2026, when Zambians will exercise their constitutional right to vote for a presidential
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- [Peter Sinkamba has urged Zambia Army Commander his public visibility ahead of the August 13 general election](https://zambianobserver.com/peter-sinkamba-has-urged-zambia-army-commander-his-public-visibility-ahead-of-the-august-13-general-election/) - Green Party president, Peter Sinkamba, has urged Zambia Army and its leadership led by Commander Lieutenant General Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele to reduce his public visibility ahead of the August 13 general election, arguing that the military should only become involved in domestic security matters when constitutionally required. In a statement issued on Saturday, Sinkamba said
- [Makebi Zulu's RESOLUTE PARTY has endorsed HH](https://zambianobserver.com/makebi-zulus-resolute-party-has-endorsed-hh/) - Nkokomalimba Kapumpe writes; The Resolute Party, a constituent party of the Tonse Alliance, has formally endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema through its Party President, Mr. Phiri. This raises a key question: what becomes of the MPs, Mayors, and Councillors in Lusaka, Copperbelt, and Northern Province who had already aligned with Mundubile and Makebi? Does the endorsement […]
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- [Pentagon seeks $18.2 billion to replenish Iran war interceptors](https://zambianobserver.com/pentagon-seeks-18-2-billion-to-replenish-iran-war-interceptors/) - Pentagon seeks $18.2 billion to replenish Iran war interceptors - Bloomberg The Pentagon is seeking $18.2 billion in emergency funding to replenish advanced missile stocks used during the Iran war, including Patriot, THAAD and Tomahawk systems, Bloomberg reported Friday. The request is part of a broader $67 billion emergency funding package for the current fiscal
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- [Iraq orders heightened readiness after US-Saudi strikes](https://zambianobserver.com/iraq-orders-heightened-readiness-after-us-saudi-strikes/) - Iraq orders heightened readiness after US-Saudi strikes Iraq ordered its air defenses and intelligence activities strengthened Friday following US-Saudi strikes on pro-Iran militants accused of attacks in the region, CBS News reported. Government spokesman Sabah al-Numan said Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had issued “strict and immediate orders” to raise alertness and readiness to the maximum
- [US searching worldwide for Iran-linked assets](https://zambianobserver.com/us-searching-worldwide-for-iran-linked-assets/) - US searching worldwide for Iran-linked assets Scott Bessent said Friday that the United States was searching worldwide for assets linked to Iran’s government, adding that recovered funds would go to Iranians and Americans harmed by Tehran. “It has been a privilege to be a part of, as we’ve gone from Epic Fury to economic fury,
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- [God will judge Edgar Lungu and his PF criminals for what they did to this innocent girl Gezille- Prophet Seer1](https://zambianobserver.com/god-will-judge-edgar-lungu-and-his-pf-criminals-for-what-they-did-to-this-innocent-girl-gezille-prophet-seer1/) - Prophet Seer1 Writes: I have tried to ignore the story of this young girl Gezille but have failed because this girl needs justice.This girl was only 12 years old when Edgar Lungu and his men took this girl away from her family in Chipata, brought her to Lusaka, took advantage of her, exposed her to
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- [Araghchi says US deal was 'best possible agreement,' says public was discouraged by 'lies'](https://zambianobserver.com/araghchi-says-us-deal-was-best-possible-agreement-says-public-was-discouraged-by-lies/) - Araghchi says US deal was 'best possible agreement,' says public was discouraged by 'lies' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a teaser released on Friday for the second part of an interview that an agreement with the United States had been "the best possible agreement," but failed to win national consensus. "People on the
- [Iran army commander says US misjudged Iran's military](https://zambianobserver.com/iran-army-commander-says-us-misjudged-irans-military/) - Iran army commander says US misjudged Iran's military Iran's army chief of staff and deputy commander, Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, said on Friday the United States was unable to comprehend the strength of Iran's armed forces. "The power of Iran's armed forces is beyond the Americans' ability to believe or comprehend," Sayyari said, according to state
- [Iran says SCO is vital force for multilateralism as global order faces challenges](https://zambianobserver.com/iran-says-sco-is-vital-force-for-multilateralism-as-global-order-faces-challenges/) - Iran says SCO is vital force for multilateralism as global order faces challenges Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Friday the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was a "vital force for genuine multilateralism" at a time when "aggressive unilateralism" was undermining international law. "We are in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, to participate in the meeting of
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- [DON'T INVOLVE ME IN YOUR BATTLE WITH BRIAN MUNDUBILE, GARY NKOMBO TELLS PRESIDENT HH](https://zambianobserver.com/dont-involve-me-in-your-battle-with-brian-mundubile-gary-nkombo-tells-president-hh/) - Mazabuka Independent Mazabuka Central parliamentary candidate Gary Nkombo has urged President Hakainde Hichilema not to draw him into the contest between the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) and the Tonse Alliance, saying his campaign is focused solely on representing the people of Mazabuka. In a video circulating on social media, Mr. Nkombo is
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- ['I fell blindly in love' - Former World No 1 tennis star reveals her $41m fortune has 'vanished, accuses ex-husband of draining her accounts](https://zambianobserver.com/i-fell-blindly-in-love-former-world-no-1-tennis-star-reveals-her-41m-fortune-has-vanished-accuses-ex-husband-of-draining-her-accounts/) - SPAIN: 'I fell blindly in love' - Former World No 1 tennis star reveals her $41m fortune has 'vanished, accuses ex-husband of draining her accounts Former world No. 1 tennis star Arantxa Sánchez Vicario has revealed that the $41million fortune she amassed during her glittering career has disappeared, claiming her ex-husband drained her bank accounts
- [A MUNDUBILE - MAKEBI LED GOVERNMENT WOULD BE TOXIC. - TAYALI](https://zambianobserver.com/a-mundubile-makebi-led-government-would-be-toxic-tayali/) - A MUNDUBILE - MAKEBI LED GOVERNMENT WOULD BE TOXIC. - TAYALI Economic and Equity Party leader Chilufya Tayali has warned that a government led by Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu would be toxic, arguing that the duo lacks the leadership qualities needed to govern Zambia. Tayali says he is relieved that Makebi
- [Brian Mundubile to Reach Out to His Brother Hon. Gary Nkombo](https://zambianobserver.com/brian-mundubile-to-reach-out-to-his-brother-hon-gary-nkombo/) - Brian Mundubile to Reach Out to His Brother Hon. Gary NkomboFollowing President Hakainde Hichilema's insistence that Hon. Gary Nkombo is actively working with the Tonse Alliance, Tonse Alliance presidential team member Munir Zulu has clarified the matter. Munir Zulu stated that while there are currently many UPND members who are secretly working with the Tonse
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- [PF beat, and wanted to kill me in Sesheke, Hichilema tells Mazabuka electorate](https://zambianobserver.com/pf-beat-and-wanted-to-kill-me-in-sesheke-hichilema-tells-mazabuka-electorate/) - PF beat, and wanted to kill me in Sesheke, Hichilema tells Mazabuka electoratePRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has alleged that the Patriotic Front—PF once plotted to kill him in Sesheke, claiming that a month after the alleged incident, the people behind the plan were seen drinking Gary Nkombo's place in Kafue. Addressing a campaign rally in Mazabuka,
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