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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2025 · 13 MIN

Zambian officials appeal with President Hakainde Hichilema to obey late President Edgar Lungu's burial wishes

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Just hours before the expected burial of former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu. The Attorney General of Zambia Mulilo D. Kabesha SC has headed to the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria seeking an order to halt the burial of the late former President. Lungu died in Johannesburg, South Africa. His family, however, stopped his repatriation to Zambia after learning that his body would be received by the current President Hakainde Hichelima, against former President Lungu's wishes. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporters, Canny Maphanga and Chriselda Lewis

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