Friday, June 12, 2026
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The Week in Pictures

1.

 A youth trumpeter blows his instrument.
A youth trumpeter blows his instrument.

2.
Cadets fire a 21-gun salute at the Freedom Statue during Youth Day cerebrations in Lusaka yesterday
Cadets fire a 21-gun salute at the Freedom Statue during Youth Day cerebrations in Lusaka yesterday

3.
President Rupiah Banda, with Sports Youth and Child Development Minister Festus Chipungu (left), waves to matching youths at Freedom Statue
President Rupiah Banda, with Sports Youth and Child Development Minister Festus Chipungu (left), waves to matching youths at Freedom Statue

4.
PF youths wave their party symbol at President Rupiah Banda.
PF youths wave their party symbol at President Rupiah Banda.

5.
Former republican President Frederick Chiluba shakes hands with service chiefs
Former republican President Frederick Chiluba shakes hands with service chiefs

6.
President Rupiah Banda after laying a wreath at the Freedom Statue in memory of youths who lost their lives during the independence. This was at the Youth Day cerebrations in Lusaka
President Rupiah Banda after laying a wreath at the Freedom Statue in memory of youths who lost their lives during the independence. This was at the Youth Day cerebrations in Lusaka

7.
President Rupiah Banda talks to former Republican President Frederick Chiluba as Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Mutale Nalumango (left) looks on
President Rupiah Banda talks to former Republican President Frederick Chiluba as Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Mutale Nalumango (left) looks on

8.
Pallbearers carry the casket for late Gen. Tembo
Pallbearers carry the casket for late Gen. Tembo

9.
Late Christon Tembo's niece Zindaba Nyirenda (c) mourns as his widow Nellie (l) confers FDD president Edith Nawakwi during requiem mass in Lusaka
Late Christon Tembo's niece Zindaba Nyirenda (c) mourns as his widow Nellie (l) confers FDD president Edith Nawakwi during requiem mass in Lusaka

10.
SQUEEZE SQUEEZE...There was not enough space on the bench forcing Regina Chiluba (c)to squeeze herself between Maureen Mwanawasa (r) and Dr Chiluba (l) during late Christon Tembo's funeral in Lusaka
SQUEEZE SQUEEZE...There was not enough space on the bench forcing Regina Chiluba (c)to squeeze herself between Maureen Mwanawasa (r) and Dr Chiluba (l) during late Christon Tembo's funeral in Lusaka

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    • The first picture is as trumpet blower!! Signifies a good start in the weekend. I also did not know that the former president Dr. Chiluba was that short!! Does anyone know how tall the the former president is? Just interested thats all.

    • He is 4 foot 9 inches. I actually checked him out in the Guiness book of world records for the year 2000.
      Nomba ba Regina sqeezing like crazy!

    • Iwe naiwe Jamaco, the whole world knows that the BIG man is small. I think Napoleon Bonaparte was even shorter. It’s the cranium that matters in leadership and FTJ has enough of the substance!

    • Some professor made a study about leaders !! He discovered that short people are very influential!

    • As far as world leaders go, I think you will find an interesting correlation between height and power. Take the USA for example, in all cases (except two) the taller presidential candidate ended up being president. Whether or not height has anything to do with good leadership is up to your own opinion, but there is no question history shows that taller people tend to be the more powerful leaders. Although there have been a few exceptions to the rule, as with most theories.

    • Jamaco you are right short people are very influential just look at Chanda beu

  1. #10 Regina, making a statement to Maureen! while am gone to jail, stay away from my shorty! i know how he likes big women.

  2. Very impressive pictures. I just like the ones where Mr Chiluba FTJ (Hon Doc, Malawi) appears on.

    To you all have a great weekend (Saturday) and a nice weekstart (Sunday).

    Until the next time, Mugungulu H. Hamwaambwa.

    • pic #7 Looks like our Zambian big daddy talking to our little brother ka chiluba. SORRY FOR THE MISTAKE , PLEASE 4 GIVE ME .

  3. The youth blowing the trumpet on pic. nambala one reminds me of Miles Davis. It’s good to see some young, talented Zambians.

  4. Zoe saw your mails. Iyo mwalikalipa. I will send one when I am finished with work. But I bet you will be gone by then. Have a great one. Mwaice maestro have a good weekend. No ifya “week start” apa mwaice yonse ni weekend.

  5. Ok mailo its the big one Man U vs Liverpool but i wont see ndeya kutamba Red Arrows fimofimo invitation chabe

  6. Nice pics but others ar just dublicates of wat we saw on monday. Let yo camera man go around this weekend

  7. Chiluba and RB chatting-wonder what they are talking about seing that they are very good friends.

  8. I hope that slick suit Chiluba is wearing will not be reposed by the Courts come July 20

  9. Imwe winangu Trumpet izakamupaya! These youths have interest in music, why not organise for them short musical courses to supplement their talents. How do you blow the trumpet with such a an embouchure? What happens when you are told to play 10 long pieces with such an embouchure? May be, the man had carried with him many food stuffs for his energy suppliment! What material are his lips made of? anidabwisa, zo ona nimu Zambian mu guyz uja!

  10. Best pic of the year is No.4, though eyes are closed..

    We have seen the rest….

    No comment…

    • You wouldn’t ask that question if RB was your father. Have a sense of belonging and humility before posting a comment.

  11. Late Christon Tembo’s niece Zindaba Nyirenda, second last pix looks great.Atleast she knows the bread winner has left the world.
    Thanx LT all are just nice pix of the week [-x

  12. Imwe ba LT thats not 21 gun salute but its calledthree (3) Volleys. Its the same that is fired at the funeral of a soldier. A 21 one gun salute is done with guns those that are tolled on vehicles.

  13. Lusaka Times you’ll never cease to amaze me because of lack of your accuracy. Please don’t be exposing your ignorance like that coz it’s just too embarrassing. The minister who is with RB in the picture at the Freedom Statue is not Festus but KENNETH. Another thing get your facts right on ministries, Chipungu is not minister of SPORTS but SPORT. Please if you don’t intelligent members of staff try me.

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