High Court Transfers Former President Edgar Lungu’s Remains to Zambian Government

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High Court Transfers Former President Edgar Lungu’s Remains to Zambian Government

Press Statement | Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha SC | April 22, 2026

The High Court in Pretoria has formally transferred the mortal remains of Zambia’s Sixth Republican President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, to the Zambian Government for repatriation and burial arrangements.

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has confirmed that the High Court in Pretoria has today, Wednesday 22nd April 2026, formally transferred the mortal remains of the Sixth Republican President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, to the Zambian Government.

This follows the former President’s family’s inability to proceed with their case before the South African Supreme Court of Appeal.

The mortal remains have since been relocated from Two Mountains Burial Services (PTY) Limited to a facility managed by the South African Government.

In its ruling delivered on 8th August 2025, the Pretoria High Court directed that the body be released to the Zambian Government to facilitate preparations for repatriation and burial in Zambia.

In line with the court directive, Government will now engage with the former President’s family to finalize burial arrangements. The nation will be informed of the agreed details in due course.

Issued by:
Mr. Mulilo Kabesha SC
Attorney General of the Republic of Zambia

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