29/11/2025
HEARTBREAKING 💔 💔
This is Mr Joseph Ngula, another victim of yesterday’s fatal accident in Mkushi involving a Power Tools bus and a Nissan Hardbody.
Mr Ngula was driving the Nissan which was hit from behind by the bus, according to preliminary findings by the police.
Full statement below:
DEATH NOTICE
Lusaka, Zambia 29th November, 2025- The Ministry of Labour and Social Security deeply regrets to announce the passing of one of our drivers, Mr. Joseph Ngula, who was involved in a fatal road traffic accident on 28th November, 2025 on the Great North Road in Changilo area of Mukushi District in Central Province.
The accident involved a Nissan Hardbody registration number ALC 9945, driven by the late Mr. Ngula, and a Power Tools bus registration number AIB 9869 driven by Mr Emmanuel Kalamba, and a Howo truck, registration T901EFC/T196EFH, driven by Mr. Saidi Usama Zaidi, of the Republic of Tanzania. Tragically, Mr. Ngula and an occupant from Zambia Statistics Agency Mr. Abraham Banda died on the spot.
According to the Police Preliminary findings reveal that the accident occurred around 09:45 hours, when the driver of the Power Tools bus failed to correctly assess the distance and speed of the Nissan Hardbody ahead of it. This resulted into the bus hitting the Nissan Hardbody from behind , and subsequently it was completely crushed between the bus and the Howo Truck ahead of it.
Unfortunately, the impact claimed the lives of both occupants of the Nissan Hardbody, Mr. Ngula of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Mr. Banda from ZamStats.
The Ministry is deeply saddened by this loss. A team has since been dispatched to Mkushi to facilitate the dignified transportation of the bodies to Lusaka for further funeral arrangements.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, workmates, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working with the departed.
The late Mr. Ngula joined the Ministry in July 2020. His dedication, professionalism, and service to the Ministry will be remembered with profound respect and honor.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Issued by:
Mwaka Ndawa (MS)
Principal Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
