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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>The 2026 Benefits of former Presidents and former Vice Presidents reads in section 8. (1) The funeral benefits of a former President and former Vice President who dies while in or after vacating office shall be as prescribed.<\/p>\n

(2) A funeral of a former President and a former Vice President who dies while in or after vacating office shall be administered as prescribed.<\/p>\n

When the law says \u201cas prescribed\u201d means that another law or rules shall be drawn up with details or specifics.<\/p>\n

First of all, just the idea that this matter is receiving attention is commendable.<\/p>\n

Second, the current burial impasse over the 6th President must inform how we shape specific provisions regarding funeral arrangements.<\/p>\n

Of paramount importance, the location of the burial, state or private funeral and who attends must be specified and made optional for the family.<\/p>\n

The law must state clearly that the surviving spouse, children, parents, siblings or surviving family members will have the first and final say.<\/p>\n

Such a provision will be a reflection of lessons learnt from our collective experience as a nation.<\/p>\n

It will bring us in line with our traditional and cultural practices.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, we shall forever forestall the possibility of ever again failing to bury a former President because of burial rights wrangles between the state and the family.<\/p>\n

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