NATIONAL UNITY HELD HOSTAGE: THE POLITICS BEHIND THE DELAY OF LUNGU’S BODY REPATRIATION - The Zambian Observer

Churches call urgent dialogue between Government, Lungu Family - Lusaka Star

The three Church mother bodies in Zambia have expressed deep concern over the continued uncertainty surrounding the funeral of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, calling for urgent dialogue, mutual respect and national healing. Speaking at a press briefing, Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) General Secretary, Father. Emmanuel Chikoya, speaking on behalf of the Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) and the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bisho…

Fresh wrangle stalls repatriation of late Zambia ex-president - CAJ News Africa

from ARNOLD MULENGA in Lusaka, ZambiaZambia BureauLUSAKA, (CAJ News) – THE delay in the repatriation and subsequent burial of the late president, Edgar Lungu, is degenerating into arguably the worst national crisis in Zambia’s six decade-long history. This is exactly two weeks since his demise outside borders where he was seeking medical treatment. After a unifying past few days when a resolution had at last been reached between the deceased’s f…

Disagreement over Edgar Lungu’s remains stalls funeral arrangements

The family of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu has postponed the return of his body from South Africa, accusing the government of neglecting key funeral arrangements. His remains were set to arrive in Zambia on Wednesday aboard a private charter flight, after several days of tense negotiations between the family and government officials. Edgar Lungu’s family delays the repatriation Lungu’s family has since canceled the plan, expressing deep…

Wynter can’t know Lungu’s death wish – PF - Zambia: News Diggers!

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Zambia : Arrest Everyone Withholding Remains Of Edgar Lungu

The Republican Progressive Party (RPP) strongly condemns the actions of individuals or groups who are allegedly withholding the body of the late Edgar Lungu, an act which has delayed national mourning and likely to disrupt the planned official burial. It is clear from the foregoing that there is a deliberate and calculated intention to embarrass […]