GBM Is Alive: Government Quashes Social Media Death Hoax
Lusaka, Zambia – In yet another reminder of how quickly misinformation spreads online, former Defence Minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (GBM) became the latest target of a viral death hoax. Rumors of his passing flooded social media today, forcing the government to respond swiftly and decisively.
To put the speculation to rest, a rare press briefing was held at Maina Soko Medical Centre, where GBM is currently receiving medical care. Much to the relief of his supporters and family, he appeared to be very much alive and on the road to recovery.
Permanent Secretary for Information and Media, Thabo Kawana, dismissed the rumors as “reckless digital gossip,” urging Zambians to be more responsible online. He was joined by GBM’s legal representative, Charles Changano, in what turned into a strong rebuke against social media sensationalism.
“Contrary to what’s trending on Twitter and WhatsApp,” Kawana quipped, “Mr. Mwamba is alive, stable, and recovering well. And probably not amused by today’s drama.”
Kawana warned that such false reports can cause unnecessary panic and emotional distress particularly to families and loved ones. He emphasized that the government is looking into cybersecurity enforcement options, hinting that those behind the falsehoods may soon face legal consequences.
Meanwhile, GBM himself appeared to take the rumors in stride. Sources close to the former minister say he remained calm and even lighthearted, viewing the ordeal as a bizarre side-effect of public life in the digital age.
UPND capture this moment and release GBM from prison. Start with house arrest and eventually let the case die off.
But why, because he is a public figure? Now we will have laws for the priviledged and laws for the poor people?
Then, Lusambo should also be released.
The law is clear, if you’re from Eastern Province or Bemba Land you’ll be arrested for any crime. If you’re from Southern Prov, you’ll be fired and continue with your life. The white glover man will one time enjoy the same music hopefully he gets to listen to Michael jackson’s music and keep his gloves clean.
Dimwit
The tradegy is that 90% of the so called educated people on LT think like you. And we wonder where we are as a country.
hh is heartless that’s why he has brought very short man like the height of bushmen (chanda beu)
You are not zambian but foreigner.We know you now
my bro Frank Talk , i was sad the whole day after losing my money through betting ka ndeke but atleast u have caused me to laugh with your idea of calling the short money brought by hh with the nick name called bushmen or chanda beu,these new money are indeed too short like bushmen or chanda beu.
kikikiki… mr Frank Talk ” u think deep and very creative , i wish we could meet to make me laugh more , ndiwe chikali most times ” even bash promiss i think he is shy with tuma short money he has brought.
Thank God ,every life is precious .
But even the bible speak of sin and its consequences. Criminals are criminals. They can never be saints just because they are sick, die, or come from some royal lineage; let alone have money that they every now and then throw at people and say they are helping.
Real help is teaching someone not to depend on you. You will always be at someones mercy if the help is just hand out. Its easy, its immediate but it also makes you another persons slave and you will never be you.
Pity GBM is not dead yet, this man is rotten to the core and as corrupt as LUNGU.
Time to die fat man, time to die
I go to Kitwe Teaching Hospital I see a Kasalanga bringing prisoners for treatment. So I wonder why politicians are not given the same privileges. If GRZ was not acting secretively on the imprisoned sick political opponents, all these speculations, lies and rumors would not be necessary.
The only person that doesnt know that GMB is at Mina Soko is you. Does the kasangala announce that it has brought prisoners? Does it even say that the Prisoners it has brought are political opponents?
The essence of imprisonment is reform. It knowns no status, neither are inmates given status until the have earned it. Shown some form of being responsible for others, are they given a form of status. Aka Captain. So ba De Ja Vu, I honest ask what your point is when you post. I like to understand the logic and rationale in statements made. But yours, awe….
@Jackson you must always come with clean hands. I bet even your self don’t know where he’s, you are just telling me what Kawana said. Back to my point..my point is YOUR PARTY CAN AVOID ALL THESE SPECULATIONS IF THE WHOLE THING WAS DONE OPENLY. Mind you even a prisoner has certain rights. That’s why in proper countries when a prisoner dies in official custody there’s an enquiry…here this year alone two people have died at police stations and nothing has happened.
Where is the family spoke person?
Why do people behave like GBM would be the first politician to die if the rumor was true? We all die so he is no exception. He is in jail cos he broke the law so if he dies in prison that’s where he should be, his body will be picked up & buried & life will continue as usual
WHO CARES REALLY
The country is going down the tube and this sort of irrelevant nonsense catches everyones attention
No, GBM Fat Albert is still alive, maybe the rumour mill mistook his tremendous loss of weight for death, anyway, bit yet! You don’t expect umukaili to gain weight! The one who died a few hours ago is Jameson Lungu, Chagwa ndithu agwelathu
Comment:no GBM is still alive mwe bantu awe sure