North-Western Province Permanent Secretary, Grandson Katambi, says government will cover funeral expenses for the eight people from Mushindamo District who died in a road traffic accident along the Solwezi-Chingola Road.
The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday 2nd December, 2025 when a canter carrying people who had gone to sell maize in Solwezi was involved in an accident on their way back to Mushindamo, with eight people dying on the spot while five are hospitalised.
Col Katambi retired, said government understands the challenges that come with such predicaments, hence, the initiative to extend a helping hand.
The media reports that speaking when he visited a representative of the grieving families, the Permanent Secretary appealed to the families and the owner of the vehicle to quickly come to an agreement so that the deceased could be laid to rest.
“We sympathise with you and we hope that you can come to an agreement that will allow the loved ones to be put to rest,” he said.
He disclosed that government will procure coffins, provide food, and offer other logistical support during the burial.
Col Katambi (rtd) also visited victims of yesterday’s Likili Road Traffic Accident, who are admitted to Solwezi General Hospital.
He has also sent a message of condolences to the families of the eight who died in the canter accident and the two who died in the Likili bus accident.
“We are mourning with you during this difficult time,” he said.
Col Katambi (rtd) has further called on motorists to adhere to traffic rules to help prevent accidents and save lives.
Speaking on behalf of the eight families, Kenneth Kasongo, has thanked the government for coming to the aid of the families.
He added that the support will cushion the challenges they are facing during this difficult time.
