FORMER prime minister of the Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) Maxwell Mututwa has died.
Both Western Province Minister Richard Mwapela and family spokesperson Charles Mututwa, who is Mr Mututwa’s nephew, confirmed the death of Mr Mututwa, 92, who died on Saturday night.
The funeral of Mr Mututwa is being held in Silele Village, Chief Kakene’s area in Senanga District where he was born and lived until the time of his death.
Mr Mututwa said his uncle had not complained of any illness and before he died, he was watching television with his grandchildren until around 21:00 hours when he suddenly fell ill and died 30 minutes later.
He is survived by his wife, Florence Namangolwa, three children, 39 grandchildren and 113 great grandchildren.
The minister said the death of Mr Mututwa, who had also served as member of Parliament for Sinjembela Constituency in the UNIP government, was a big loss to the nation as he had become a fountain of wisdom, especially to the young generation.
“My appeal to the Zambian people is to emulate Mr Mututwa who in the final days of his life preached peace in the country and urged the youth not to rise against the Government,” he said.
Mr Mututwa was at the time of his death a leader of the Barotse Church.
[Times of Zambia]
Mhsrp. Is he de same1 who ws arrested?
Sorrz Bo Mututwa. Rest in peace.
Rest In Peace Warrior
Another Lozi warrior dies without achieving the ideals of the Barotseland agreement…may his grand children get to see this in their life time with the PF government.
Kezele, abija makani basa
How sad may this fountain of wisdom lay in eternal peace in the presence of god. Amen. How sad for this goverment to have harrased such a man.
nabalale muchibote ba mututwa. The man was traumatised by the one month stay in prison. I think he was not himself afer he was released.He being eaten silently inside leading to his death. This governmrnt, awe sure. I wonder how many lozis will die once Bwezani is re-elected.
MHSRIEP…You also deserve national mourning and a public holiday boMututwa!!
One month national mourning indeed!
It was the trauma from the one month illegal jail by Bwezani that finally killed the old man.
After suffering so much at the hands of the MMD government surely his death will not be in vain. May God guide and strengthen his family and bless Barotseland.
Have you noticed how the state media houzes have deliberately and conveniently chozen not to mention that the late Mututwa waz once arrested and detained by the government for hiz alleged involvement in the Baroste Agreement fracas not too long ago?
This has nothing to do with the time he spent in prison, the man is just too old,its natural causes.
Or he might have died from strain and stress, how many 92 years olds do you see protesting and making noise like he did? That was too much for his old body.
MHSRIEP. He lived his life and therefore his death is to be celebrated.
I remember we badly tortured this old man in his prison cell. We had recieved strict instructions from the HQ to handle him that way. I think this could have contributed to his death.
dddddddddddddddddddddd Donci kubeebaaa……………….!!!
Wish we didn’t spend so much on kafupi we could have some change to spare for the old man.you tried old man 92 isn’t bad pa zed.you were not even in a nursing home ,my heart is with your family in senanga.
@Mashimba – You are 100% correct. The man has just out lived his life. @ Prisoner Warder, you are being stupid. Mututwa was just too old. 39 grand kids and 113 great grand kids.It is always about politics. Your own relative died at 20 or 15 years, what happened? Prison?
i think he lived a full life,92 years,how long did you want him to live?
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What do you mean by asking “how long did you want him to live” what’s wrong with 101 years.I know you are pa zed where 66 is an achievement but we can stil aim higher bane.
#20 sorry mate can’t get your comment,do you mind using English ? By the way in which grade were you at this school in 1984? Form 5?
My condolence to his family. He should have not been sent to prison. still he died a good note. GRZ should proclaim a one day of national mourning for him being a former ngambela.
dcdc viva Pf…………………..!!!
I was doing my form5. Do you remember “Jaw breaker”, Messrs. Simute, Mponda, Chilufya, Mulenga, Chanika, Simfukwe Sports master, Mwiiya Headmaster etc. I migrated to the US in 1993 after my versity life. I am a surgeon at Washingston DC H. cntre. Where are you also at Samfya (Miami Beach), michaelme???
I was in form5. Where are you there then?? I think i remember Charles Wakota.He used to be a great footballer at the same school. By then Mr. Mwiiya from Senenga Secondary School was our headmaster.
Mututwa – endorsed RB two ago and urged Zambians not to vote for those promoting Homos.
#12 RSA junk, the man was old and had diabetes. LT Prime Minister of what? Please don’t make this story sensational! However, we are sympathetic that a soul is gone.
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Pa Bwaatooooooooooooooooooooooooooo………………………..!!! Viva Pf…………………………!!!
RIP. the man really saw the days. At the age of 92 yrs, in zambia the man was living illegaly. Chiluba died at 68, my grandfather at 70.
yes, our life span is 70.
And 80 to those who are strong.
Samfya old students association
RIP… your battles were not in vain…Bulozi fasi ya luna .
Good news. 1 less tribalist lozi to worry about. The only good lozi is a dead one.
THANKS
#34 usikuba.. usikewaeza pukucwe.
#34 Do not curse yourself. We need you in good health to take care of your family if you do have one.
The old chap outlived his usefulness. What body functions and senses still work at the age of 92. Rot in hell old man…..rotttttttttt. #36. Are u trying to scare me that u are going to use lozi electronic wizardry on me. kekekeke. You lozi chaps really exagerate ubuloshi ai. too bad I dont believe in that bull.sh.it,
Can someone help me the whereabouts of some grade 12 class members at highridge secondary school (Class of 88)…. We used to have people like Francis Banda, George Makasa, Isaac Kachenga, Mesho Ngoma, Priscilla Mwiche, Stanley Chileshe, Tresha etc
He was bewitched for speaking out. How can he die at the tender age of 92.
What an honourable life he lived. Quite a star even in his death. May his soul rest in peace.