Lusaka, Zambia — A somber gathering of hundreds filled the Chainama Seventh Day Adventist Church on Friday to pay their final respects to Tamara Zimba Malambo, a Zambia National Service (ZNS) civilian employee who died suddenly earlier this week.
Mourners, including ZNS personnel, family, friends, and fellow church members, came together to honour the life of Malambo, who passed away on Monday after collapsing at her place of work.
Her death sent shockwaves through her community, coming just one day after she participated actively in the Eagles Marathon. Colleagues and friends recalled her cheerful and energetic presence at the event, where she proudly earned a medal. Her sudden collapse the following day left many, especially her ZNS colleagues, in profound disbelief. She was remembered at the service as a dedicated employee who was full of life.
ZNS Commander, Lieutenant General Engineer Maliti Solochi, delivered an emotional tribute during the funeral service, describing her passing as a significant loss. The Commander, who is also an elder at the Chainama SDA Church, attended in civilian attire as a mark of respect.
“As a Service, we have lost. For me personally, her passing struck my heart,” Lt. Gen. Solochi said.
Tamara Zimba Malambo served as an Information Technology Clerk under the ZNS Administration Branch. Beyond her professional role, she was a pillar of her church community, holding leadership positions as the Head Deaconess and Dorcas leader at the Chainama SDA Church.
She is survived by her husband, two daughters, and a son.
