Senga Hill Constituency Member of Parliament, Henry Sikazwe, has described the death of Chief Mpande of the Mambwe people of Senga Hill District of Northern Province as devastating.
Mr Sikazwe says the death of the traditional leader is a huge loss to the people of Senga Hill.
The media reports that the traditional leader died on Saturday, 29th November 2025, around 23:00 HRS at Maina Soko Military Hospital in Lusaka after an illness.
Chief Mpande, whose name is Alex Sichula, died at the age of 64 years.
He has served as Chief Mpande for three years, having ascended to the throne in 2022.
His senior retainer, Aaron Simwinga, has stated that arrangements to transport the body back to Senga Hill are currently underway.
Mr Simwinga added that further details regarding the funeral will be communicated in due course.
