Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe has expressed gratitude to the South African Government for the support rendered to Zambia following the Passing of former President, Edgar Lungu.
Mr Haimbe says the South African Government has provided support to the Zambian Government, the bereaved family, and mourners after the death of former President Lungu who passed away on June 5th, 2025, in South Africa.
ZANIS reports that the Minister also conveyed a message of special thanks from President Hakainde Hichilema, to his South Africa counterpart President, Cyril Ramaphosa for the hospitality and solidarity during the mourning time.
Mr Haimbe indicated that Zambia will officially request that the late President Lungu be accorded full military honours by the Government of South Africa upon the repatriation of his remains on June 18th, 2025.
“Zambia and South Africa share long standing relations and the ongoing cooperation in the current circumstance is testament to the strength of the friendship between the two nations,” the Minister underscored.
Mr Haimbe commended the South African authorities, particularly the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), for their unwavering support and close collaboration with the Zambian counterparts.
He further delivered condolences from President Hichilema to President Ramaphosa following the recent devastating floods that have led to the loss of lives and property in the Republic of South Africa.
This is contained in a statement issued to ZANIS by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Principal Public Relations Officer, Eva Hatontola.
“As for evacuation – I will say it again. Can politicians please agitate for the improvement of one hospital in Zambia to world standards, which only they will use” Laura Miti
Too segregatory. Houses for Presidents, Hospitals for presidents, VIP planes for Presidents! Our lives dont revolve around the President. Obama left all American citizens with compulsory medical insurance. Traore told his government not to create a special salary for him and settled for his army captain salary. Zambians want a King to rule them
Ati he was arrested 15 times during Lungus time in office, if you are arrested 15 times it simply means you are problem. Who gets arrested for doing nothing. And we are 20 million Zambians, so why only you were you arrested 15 times. Answer
If you are prohibited from going out for medical treatment then you are a problem. We are 20 million Zambians. why would they only deny you permission to travel out for medical attention?
You see that this shallow argument can cut both ways don’t you?
Thank you Ramaphosa, Thank you Malema, Thank you Jacob Zuma Thank you Ronald Lamola