BREAKTHROUGH REACHED AS ECL’S REMAINS ARRIVE ON WEDNESDAY – SOURCES - The Zambian Observer

Zambia Requests Military Honours for Former President Edgar Lungu During Repatriation

Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambian government has formally requested that South Africa accord full military honours to the body of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu (ECL) during its repatriation to Zambia.In an official statement released today, the government also expressed profound gratitude to South Africa for its unwavering support and solidarity following the passing of the former head of state.Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mini…

Family, State finalize burial plans for Edgar Lungu - Lusaka Star

Edgar Lungu, who served as Zambia’s sixth President from 2015 to 2021, will be put to rest on June 23, 2025, at the Presidential Burial Site in Lusaka, where five other Heads of State are interred. Dr. Lungu passed away on June 5 at Mediclinic Medforum Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa, where he had gone to seek medical treatment. Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, announced that the burial will be preceded by a church service in honor o…

Lungu's family agrees to return body, Government to Join funeral arrangements Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

In a notable development, the family of former President Edgar Lungu has decided to return his body to Zambia, thereby permitting government’s participation in the funeral planning. This breakthrough comes after a lengthy standoff, marked by negotiations led by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Catholic Archbishop Dr. Alick Banda. As reported by Zambian Observer, initially, […] The post Lungu’s family agrees to return body, Government …

Zambia : Peace Prevails: State and Family Resolve Dispute to Honour President Lungu

Lusaka | 15 June 2025 In a usual Zambia’s enduring tradition of unity, the Government and the family of the late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu have reached an agreement on his funeral arrangements, bringing closure to a week-long impasse that had gripped the nation. The resolution, quietly reached behind closed doors, was formally announced during […]

Peace Broker: Bakili Muluzi Resolves Lungu Funeral Dispute in Zambia, Wins Regional Praise

Former President of Malawi, Dr. Bakili Muluzi, has played a pivotal role in resolving a tense standoff between the Zambian government and the family of the late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, bringing an end to days of uncertainty over funeral arrangements for the fallen statesman. The deadlock—which had threatened to deepen political divisions in Zambia—was […] The post Peace Broker: Bakili Muluzi Resolves Lungu Funeral Dispute in Zambia, Wins R…

BREAKTHROUGH REACHED AS ECL’S REMAINS ARRIVE ON WEDNESDAY – SOURCES - The Zambian Observer

BREAKTHROUGH REACHED AS ECL’S REMAINS ARRIVE ON WEDNESDAY – SOURCES The prolonged standoff surrounding the repatriation of ECL’s remains may have finally been resolved, as the State and family have reportedly reached an agreement. Multiple sources have corroborated the latest development to KBN, which includes the repatriation of the body on Wednesday, with burial scheduled […] The post BREAKTHROUGH REACHED AS ECL’S REMAINS ARRIVE ON WEDNESDAY –…