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01/09/2026

NKHATA HAILS HICHILEMA’S UNITY MESSAGE.

By Emmanuel Nkhata

Independent Chama South Member of Parliament-elect Jerrix Nkhata has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election.

Mr. Nkhata says the President’s inauguration message delivered at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka today was gracious and unifying.

He says President Hichilema has set the right tone for the nation by calling on Zambians to put aside political differences and work together.

Mr. Nkhata quoted the President as saying: “The person who voted against us is not our enemy. He is our brother, she is our sister. They are fellow Zambians.”

The MP-elect says the elections are now behind the country and it is time to work together for the benefit of the Zambian people.

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01/09/2026

MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY SETTING FIRE TO HOUSE IN CHAMA.

By Emmanuel Nkhata

Police in Chama District, Eastern Province, have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly setting fire to a four-roomed grass-thatched house, destroying property worth more than K22,000.

Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba said the incident happened around 01:00 hours today at Kajumba Village in Chief Kambombo’s area.

Mr Mweemba identified the suspect as Lastone Kalumbi, of the same village, who is alleged to have set fire to the house belonging to 51-year-old Joseph Kalumbi.

He said property worth a total of K22,347, including the house, was destroyed in the fire.

Mr Mweemba said the incident followed a dispute in which the suspect was apprehended by the complainant after he was allegedly found insulting people at his home and was handed over to a Community Crime Prevention Unit member.

He said the suspect later escaped from the custody of the community crime prevention member, before the complainant’s house was set ablaze around 01:00 hours while the family was asleep.

Mr Mweemba said the suspect was later apprehended by a Community Crime Prevention Unit member and taken to Chama Police Station.

He said during police interviews, the suspect allegedly claimed that he set fire to the house after finding the complainant having sexual relations with his wife, Enercy Nkhoma.

Mr Mweemba said a docket has been opened, the scene of crime visited, and the suspect has been arrested.

He said the suspect will appear in court soon to answer the charge of arson.

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01/09/2026

As Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema is inaugurated for his second and final 5 year term, opposition candidate Brian Mundubile’s lawyer tells the BBC that they are urging both parties to resolve the matter in negotiations and conclude “through a settlement”.

01/09/2026

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA AND VICE PRESIDENT NALUMANGO SWORN IN

President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President Mrs W.K. Mutale Nalumango have officially been sworn in as President and Vice President of the Republic of Zambia, respectively, for the 2026 to 2031 term.

The swearing in ceremony took place today at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia.

01/09/2026

The Official Inauguration Ceremony of Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President-Elect of the Republic of Zambia.

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01/09/2026

31/08/2026

THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED OVER AGGRAVATED ROBBERY OF MOTORBIKE IN CHAMA

By Patrick Mkandawire

Police in Chama District have arrested three suspects in connection with an aggravated robbery in which a motorbike valued at K27,000 was stolen from a rider.

The incident occurred on 29th August 2026 around 13:00 hours at Kabele Village under Chief Tembwe in Chama District.

Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba has confirmed the incident.

Police say the victim, 25-year-old Elias Chilembo of Chimbilima Village under Chief Kambombo, was robbed of his black Kinglion motorcycle after being attacked with a wooden log.

According to police, Chilembo, a motorcycle taxi rider, picked up two men at Chama Taxi Rank who hired him to take them to Chikwa area for K400.

While on the way, the victim noticed another motorcyclist approaching from behind. One of the suspects allegedly blocked him, picked up a wooden log and demanded that he surrender his motorcycle.

The two passengers then reportedly joined the attack and hit Chilembo on the back with the log, causing him to fall. The suspects rode away with the motorcycle.

Chilembo sustained a swollen right shoulder and general body pains.

Following the incident, Chilembo contacted friends in Chikwa, who mounted an ambush and apprehended 26-year-old Charles Mseteka. The stolen motorcycle was recovered and taken to Chama Police Station.

Police later received information from Community Crime Prevention Unit (CCPU) members in Chasato area that two more suspects had been apprehended in connection with the same case.

The other suspects have been identified as 23-year-old Joseph Moyo and 27-year-old George Kamanga, both of Munyukwa Village in Chasefu District.

Police said the two suspects admitted involvement in the offence during questioning.

The three suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to appear in court soon.

Police have issued a medical report form to the victim and a docket has been opened.

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31/08/2026

Messi retires from Argentina duty with 'nothing left to give'

(BBC) Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" him but "the time has come".

The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances, making him the country's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player.

In a statement, Messi said he has given everything to the national side but now has "nothing left to give".

He added: "Time is running short, chapters come to a close, and this is one that hurts me deeply.

"I love, have loved, and will always love being part of the national team.

"I've given it my all, I have nothing left to give, and besides, there are some really great young players coming through behind me who deserve their chance."

Earlier in August, Messi said he was considering his future in football after the death of his father, Jorge, who died aged 68 following a a long illness.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner said he wrote his retirement message on 21 July, two days after Argentina lost to Spain in this summer's World Cup final.

He added on Instagram on Monday: "Today, after what happened with my dad, I'm even more convinced than before."

His career will continue at club level with Major League Soccer team Inter Miami.

Messi made his debut for Argentina in 2005 as a 63rd-minute substitute in a 2-1 friendly win over Hungary. However, he was shown a straight red card less than a minute later, after he swung his arm and his elbow connected with full-back Vilmos Vanczak.

Despite his tough start on the international stage, Messi went on to become one of the all-time greatest players, winning the World Cup and two Copa America titles with Argentina.

He is the second-highest goalscorer in World Cup history, with 21, behind France's Kylian Mbappe (22), and second for goals in all internationals (125) behind his great contemporary and rival, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (146).

Messi first retired from international football in 2016 before reversing his decision.

That followed a defeat by Chile in the Copa America final, in which he missed a penalty in the shootout as Argentina lost a fourth major final in nine years.

31/08/2026

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