The Government of the Republic of Zambia has announced that it will take over the funeral expenses of Abasano ba Mfumu, the wife of His Royal Highness Mwine Lubemba, Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba people, who died in a road traffic accident. Senior Government officials visited the funeral house in Northern Province to mourn with the Royal Family. The delegation was led by the Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati, who represented President Hakainde Hichilema.
Speaking at the funeral house, Mr. Mutati said the late Abasano ba Mfumu was a supportive figure within the traditional institution and to the Paramount Chief. He conveyed condolences from the Government to His Royal Highness and the Royal Family.
Special Assistant to the President for Political Affairs, Mr. Levy Ngoma, also offered prayers for strength and comfort for the bereaved family. He said the loss was significant and called for divine comfort for the family.
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Meanwhile, Paramount Chief Chitimukulu thanked the Government for the support rendered to the Royal Family during the mourning period. He said the gesture reflected the Government’s support for traditional leadership. The Chief further expressed gratitude to President Hakainde Hichilema for the message of condolence and for sending Cabinet Ministers to the palace. The ministers who attended the funeral house included Elias Mubanga, Paul Kabuswe, Elvis Nkandu, Collins Nzovu, Nason Musonda, Leonard Mbao, Kasama Central Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament Sibongile Mwamba, and UPND Kasama mayoral aspiring candidate Bywell Simposya.
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