North-Western Province Minister Robert Lihefu has described the late Bertha Mbambiko as a selfless person who advocated for development in the province.
Speaking during her memorial service held at Kimasala Evangelical Church in Solwezi District, Mr Lihefu said Ms Mbambiko was a kind-hearted woman who was appreciated by her family and the community at large.
“We need to celebrate the life of this great woman for the life she lived as a unifier,” Mr Lihefu noted.
He said Ms Mbambiko was a committed member of the United Party for National Development (UPND) who sacrificed and contributed to the growth of the party through her hard work and dedication.
He cited her commitment to expanding the lifespan of the mines in the Province and advocating for various policies that the UPND was currently implementing such as free education, which has benefited many people in Manyinga and the Province at large.
He said the party will always appreciate the commitment of Ms Mbambiko for her unwavering support to the UPND.
And in his sermon Rev Kingson Kilelemba of Kimasala Evangelical Church urged the family to continue praying for Bertha Mbambiko to rest in the Lord.
He encouraged the family to continue trusting in God and to live in peace.
“As a party, we will always remember and appreciate her works,” he said.
And speaking on behalf of the family Margret Mbambiko described the late Bertha as a family pillar.
She encouraged other family members to continue loving one another and to uphold the legacy of Ms Mbambiko
