THE nation is mourning the death of Staff Sergeant Alick Banda, who died on December 29, 2025, after a short illness while serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Born on May 25, 1990, in Ndola, Ssgt Banda attended Kalewa Primary School, Chifubu Secondary School and Kansenshi Secondary School, where he completed his senior secondary education in 2009. Zambia Army Commander Lieutenant General Geoffrey Zyeele described Ssgt Banda as a dedicated and professional soldier.
A sombre atmosphere prevailed yesterday at Kawama Last Post burial site as family members, fellow soldiers and members of the public gathered for the burial ceremony. The casket was lowered as a bugle was sounded, followed by a three-volley salute. The army stated that his widow, Megan Banda, described her late husband as a source of strength to the family. Lieutenant General Zyeele, who was represented by Colonel Harry Ngulube, later presented the late soldier’s medals to his daughter during the ceremony.
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