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29/08/2025

HH SORRY OVER THE LUNGU BURIAL IMPASSE

HH says he's sorry that the country, the World and the Lungu family has been exposed to the necessities of the Zambian legal systems over the burial of Edgar Lungu. He however clarifies that the law has to be followed.

19/08/2025

KWENYU: THE MARK OF CORRECTNESS, TRUST AND APPROVAL

By Aswell K Mwalimu

Another CiTonga word has emerged in Zambia's political landscape, shifting national thinking and public sentiments from negativity to positivity. The word is Kwenyu, ( the action of marking correctly).

Politically, Kwenyu represents correctness, trust, and approval of the current New Dawn Government's policies and the leadership. It symbolizes a new journey of showcasing the best aspects of Zambia and its people.

In 1990, the CiTonga word, Zwa ( "get out" or "away with you") was used as a collective political voice to express rejection and dissatisfaction with the then-ruling party's policies and overdue tenure. However, Kwenyu contrasts with Zwa, introducing a shift toward positivity in governance and policy implementation under the New Dawn Administration.

As Zambia embraces the concept of Kwenyu; marking correctness, trust, and approval, the people of Zambia can rally around this positive shift.

Zambia as a people ought to support positive governance encourage good policies and cultivate trust in the current leadership.

Further, Zambians must promote and strive for national excellence in all endeavors, showcasing Zambia's best aspects. We must push "One Zambia. One Nation,' from political rhetoric to productiveness!

On the social front, Kwenyu comes as a greeting to foster peace, unity and positivity. The time is right for all Zambians to channel their warmth, kindness, and brotherhood inward for our collective growth and progress.

Kwenyu is beyond a mere-word because it symbolizes a strong positive forward movement and national trust in the leadership. By embracing this spirit, Zambians can drive both the social and economic development to the flying-eagles' height.

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31/07/2025

DEEP LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP https://www.facebook.com/100063530110557/posts/1355112363283088/

Happy 37th wedding anniversary to the one who still makes my heart skip a beat. Here’s to the quiet joys and endless shared memories we’ve built together. Love, Mutinta ❤️

04/07/2025

Moment of truth!!! A person claiming to be ECL's son speaks out on bringing the remains of his father to Zambian.

04/07/2025

Zambian Government Asserts Right to Determine Lungu’s Burial Site in SA Court

By Hannock Kasama

Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha has submitted to South Africa’s High Court, Gauteng Division, Pretoria, that the Zambian government has a clear right to determine the type of funeral and burial place for the late former President Edgar Lungu.

In a Supplementary Founding Affidavit, Mr. Kabesha submitted that such a right must be actualised by applying Zambian law.

He stated that the government has the right to accord the late President a state funeral, substantially identical to those given to his predecessors, in accordance with established customs, protocols, and laws of the Republic of Zambia.

He further submitted that Lusaka’s Embassy Park is the only Presidential Burial site and designated heritage site, as contained in the National Heritage Conservation Commission Act.

Mr. Kabesha said the site reinforces the public interest dimension and national symbolism attached to the burial of former Presidents.

He noted that Zambians have traditionally paid their last respects to past Heads of State through public viewings and state funerals, conducted at government expense.

Mr. Kabesha argued that the Lungu family is mistaken in asserting their right to determine the burial site and conduct of the state funeral.

He referenced the People vs. Secretary to Cabinet case involving Kaweche Kaunda, where the Lusaka High Court ruled that a state funeral is a public ceremony subject to strict protocol.

This precedent came during the burial site dispute surrounding First President Kenneth Kaunda in 2021.

Meanwhile, Mr. Kabesha submitted that the late President Edgar Lungu was never disqualified from receiving benefits under the Benefits of Former Presidents Act of 1993.

He contended that his benefits were merely suspended due to his engagement in active politics.

Upon his death, Mr. Kabesha argued, those impediments fell away, and the government acquired the right to accord him a state funeral at public expense, in line with Zambia’s customs and traditions.

He added that Lungu’s spouse and children are also entitled to his benefits, as stipulated under Section 4 of the Benefits of Former Presidents Act.

On June 25, 2025, the Pretoria High Court ordered Mr. Kabesha to file a formal repatriation application by July 3, with the Lungu family to submit a response by July 4.

This follows Mr. Kabesha’s injunction seeking to restrain the family from burying the former Head of State without government involvement.

04/07/2025

LUNGU MUST REST DIGNIFIED AS PER ZAMBIAN CONSTITUTION

By Mwango Wamapembwe

3rd July 2025

LUNGU'S family spokesperson, Makebi Zulu is on record for stating that the Sixth President of Zambia went to South Africa for medication as Edgar Chagwa Lungu, he was admitted to a named health facility under the same name, and died as Edgar Chagwa Lungu.

But, who is in the coffin? We ask because the never ending drama surrounding the burial of former President Lungu seems to be driven by deep and dark political waters.

We dare say, ECL was human too and faced the same fate as others gone to rest!

One way or the another, we have all nursed loved ones; whose life we saw ebbing out day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute and second by second.

The sick hear the Pearly Gates bell gently chime and see the ticket number of their last day on earth flashing on the forehead of their loved ones.

And the eyes of the sick seem distant playing back the warm memories of life washed back ashore by floods of ice-cold tears.

The face of the sick radiates a special worry, of a future without them; but the good name buried six feet under.

You see, ECL was human too but belonged to Zambia beyond family.

When the dry-bones train arrives; destination heaven or hell, the sick long to reconcile and make peace within, and also with the world.

Often the sick leave behind three very important words, (i) they hallucinate and say things for the wind capable of breeding conflict, (ii) they deliver the last drop of their wisdom bringing great counselling of peace and healing to the family, (iii) they also die in silence with a tongue stuck to the roof of the ended time here on earth.

Knowing that ECL was human too; which word do you think he left for the family and Zambia; One, Two or Three?

We wish to conclude with Zambia's founding President's treasured Golden Rule from the Bible which Dr Kenneth Kaunda repeatedly recited, “Do to others as you would have them do to you." (Luke 6:31 NIV)

For the love of Zambia, ECL was human and deserve a dignified sendoff as prescribed by the Constitution of our motherland, full STOP!

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25/06/2025

The South African High Court asked the Zambian Government to make its submissions on 3rd July 2025 and the Respondents ( Lungu family) by 4th July 2025. The ruling has been set for 18th July 2025. Meanwhile, the burial of Zambia's Sixth President , Edgar Chagwa Lungu has been put on hold.
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24/06/2025

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Legal minds must step in now!!!

BREAKING: Attorny General Kabesha moves to stop Lungu burial in SA

THE burial of former president president Edgar Lungu scheduled for South Africa tomorrow may be hampered by legal proceedings that have been institued by Zambia’s Attorney General, Mulilo Kabesha in the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa, Pretoria.

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The suit which is directed against former first lady Esther Lungu, four of Lungu’s children along with family lawyer Makebi Zulu and the company running the morgue where his remains have been kept, is seeking an interim court order to prevent the burial of Lungu who died in South Africa about three weeks ago

The Attorney General is requesting that no burial take place until all disputes regarding Dr. Lungu’s final resting place are resolved—specifically, whether he should be interred in Zambia with full military honours, customs, and traditions, as mandated by Zambian law and in keeping with public interest.

In his application, the Attorney General contends that a state funeral for a former Zambian Head of State is a formal public event governed by strict military protocols and intended to honour individuals of national significance.

Kabesha further argues that, even if it were true— a point he denies— that the late President wished not to have a state funeral, such personal wishes must yield to the greater public interest.

The Attorney General also cites legal precedent, noting that the Zambian courts previously set aside the burial wishes of the nation’s founding President, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, in favour of public interest considerations relating to interment at Embassy Park.

Those named in the lawsuit include former First Lady Esther Nyawa Lungu, Bertha Lungu, Tasila Lungu, Chiyesu Lungu, Dalitso Lungu, Charles Phiri, and Makebi Zulu.

The Attorney General has additionally named Two Mountains Pty (the Morgue), where Dr. Lungu’s remains are currently held, as a respondent.

This action has been brought before the Pretoria High Court under Article 177(5)(c) of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia, in the Attorney General’s capacity as government representative and protector of the Zambian public interest.

Hearing of the Interim Interdict Application against the burial is expected to be heard tomorrow, Wednesday 25th June 2025 at 08:00hrs in the morning...https://kalemba.news/politics/breaking-attorny-general-kabesha-moves-to-stop-lungu-burial-in-sa/

By Sharon Zulu

Kalemba June 24, 2025

24/06/2025

*Spoken with the sincerity of his heart; those with ears let them hear!!*

22/06/2025

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WISDOM IS BETTER THAN SILVER AND GOLD, THANK YOU MR PRESIDENT