Africa-Press – Zambia. This afternoon, Secretary to the Cabinet Mr.Patrick Kangwa held a press briefing.
Below are the highlights;
✅ Government of the Republic of Zambia wishes to inform members of the public that President Hakainde Hichilema has accorded a state funeral to His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the 6th President of the Republic of Zambia who died in South Africa on Thursday, 5th June, 2025.
✅ Government of the Republic of Zambia has been engaging and consulting the family and other stakeholders.
✅ Government wishes to announce that the body of the late 6th President will arrive in the country on Wednesday 11th June, 2025.
✅ Members of the public are also advised that the funeral gathering for the late President will be at Belvedere lodge along Leopards Hill road in Kabulonga, Lusaka.
✅ President Hichilema has declared a 7 day period of national mourning from Sunday 8th June to Saturday 14th June, 2025.
✅ This is in line with the guidelines relating to former Republican President.
✅ This is in honour of the late former President in recognition of his immense contribution to the nation as 6th President of the Republic of Zambia.
✅ Members of the public are requested to observe the 7 days of national mourning from 06:00 hours to 18:00 by postponing or cancelling all entertainment activities while flags shall fly at half mass.
✅ The public will be updated on other funeral arrangements at a later time.
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