Government and Lungu Family Set for Burial Talks After Months of Tension
It has been four long months since the passing of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, yet the nation continues to wait for his final resting place to be decided.
According to family spokesperson Makebi Zulu, the Lungu family and the Zambian government have now agreed to bring in mediators to facilitate dialogue and find common ground on the long-delayed burial arrangements.
Mr. Zulu revealed that the goal of the mediation is to help both parties agree on timelines, procedures, and dates for the discussions — a crucial step toward closure for the family and the country at large.
The late President Edgar Lungu passed away on June 5, 2025, in Pretoria, South Africa. Since then, official plans for his burial have faced legal and administrative challenges, creating tension and uncertainty around the process.
As the mediation process begins, many Zambians are hopeful that this marks the beginning of a peaceful resolution — one that will allow the former Head of State to be laid to rest with the dignity and respect befitting his office...