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US movie director Carl Erik Rinsch sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding Netflix Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after being convicted of defrauding streaming giant Netflix out of $11 million. Rinsch was found guilty in December of wire fraud, money laundering and related charges tied […]

BREAKING: Trump Melts Down After Supreme Court Crushes His Birthright Citizenship Order The Supreme Court delivered a stinging defeat to Trump on Tuesday, rejecting his attempt to strip away birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the Constitution for more than 150 years. Less than an hour later, Trump was already online, sulking and scrambling for […]

Zelensky Approves 40-Day Security Plan as EU Releases First Funding for Advanced Drone Program Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved a 40-day national security plan aimed at increasing pressure on Russia and strengthening Ukraine’s battlefield capabilities. The strategy places a strong emphasis on next-generation AI-enabled drones, designed to operate with greater autonomy and improved resistance […]

TWO people have died in separate suspected incidents of political violence in Kaputa and Mazabuka districts, with police detaining 10 suspects over the Kaputa killing. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said a United Party for National Development supporter died on June 29 in Kaputa District, Northern Province, after a clash with National Reconciliation Party for Unity […]

THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced petroleum pump prices for July 2026, citing lower international oil prices and a stronger kwacha. In a press release issued by Board Chairperson James Banda, dated June 30, 2026 the ERB said petrol will drop to K26.15 per litre from K27.15, a K1.00 or 3.68% decrease. Diesel falls […]

…says barracks need stewardship, not political visibility as unpaid suppliers struggle to sustain their businesses and families By NATION REPORTER ZAMBIA Army Commander Lieutenant General Geoffrey Zyeele should resist the temptation of becoming visible in political and policy spaces and instead concentrate on state security, military modernisation and the welfare of suppliers owed money […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

125 Views As the campaign trail heats up ahead of the August 13 polls, the politics of the day is beginning to take shape as to the determination of the likely outcome, Zambia uses a “50% + 1” presidential threshold. Apparently, as history has it, no candidate wins without building a coalition of regional strongholds […]

100 Views For the August 13, 2026 General Election, the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is printing ballots in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with Al Ghurair Printing & Publishing. The printing process is beginning today 30 June 2026, with the presidential paper going to the press first. Meanwhile, on the cost side, the Electoral Commission […]

85 Views Another classic encounter awaits the world of football this evening as Norway: “Golden generation” built around Erling Haaland face African continental powerhouse Ivory Coast. They beat Iraq and Senegal in groups, then rested starters against France. Norway is expected to control possession in the middle of the park through Martin Odegaard and feed […]

50 ViewsAt Zambian Eye (ZE), news does not end when the headline is published. Every week, events shape conversations across our communities — in politics, sport, religion, business and everyday social life. Some stories raise difficult questions. Others inspire hope. Many deserve deeper thought beyond breaking news and social media reactions. That is why we […]