14/06/2025
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๐๐ต๐ข๐ต๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฎ๐ช๐ญ๐บ ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ค๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต ๐๐ง๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ ๐๐ณ๐ฐ๐ต๐ณ๐ข๐ค๐ต๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ฐ๐ต๐ช๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด
After days of tense back-and-forth between the Zambian Government and the family of the late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, a consensus has finally been reached the former head of state will be laid to rest later this month.
President Lungu, who passed away on 5th June 2025 while receiving treatment in South Africa, will be repatriated to Zambia on Wednesday, 18th June 2025. His burial has now been officially scheduled for Monday, 23rd June 2025.
The Patriotic Front (PF), the former ruling party which Lungu led until his death, confirmed the development in a brief statement on Friday. While the party did not provide specific details of the agreement, it acknowledged that "outstanding issues" between the state and the Lungu family had been amicably resolved.
The delay in finalising burial arrangements had stirred public debate and speculation, particularly given the initial standoff over funeral protocols, burial location, and state involvement. However, sources familiar with the matter say both parties have since reached common ground in the interest of national unity and respect for the late presidentโs legacy.
Lungu served as Zambiaโs sixth Republican President from 2015 to 2021. His passing has triggered an outpouring of tributes and a rare moment of reflection across political divides.
Further details regarding the funeral procession, official ceremonies, and public participation are expected to be announced in the coming days.
