Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, has expressed gratitude to the South African government for the support rendered to the Zambian government, the bereaved family, and mourners in the wake of the passing of former president Edgar Lungu.
Dr. Lungu passed away on 5th June 2025, at a hospital in South Africa and his remains will be repatriated to Zambia on 18th June 2025.
Mr. Haimbe underscored that Zambia and South Africa share long standing relations adding that the ongoing cooperation in the current circumstance is testament to the strength of the friendship between the two nations.
“Zambia thanks the President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa for the hospitality and solidarity during the mourning period”, said Mr. Haimbe in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today by Ministry Principal Public Relations Officer Eva Chanda.
The minister further requested that the late President Mr. Lungu be accorded full military honors by the southern African government upon the repatriation of his remains.
By Christabel Kamunu
