Namweemba, 38, has petitioned the Lusaka High Court seeking recognition as a rightful heir to the late minister’s estate. She is also requesting that the court orders the exhumation of her father’s remains to allow for a DNA test to establish paternity.
The matter arises following the granting of letters of administration in February 2024 to estate administrators Simwaale Magande, widow Joyce Mudenda, and Nakanjoli Magande.
In her witness statement, Eunice Kachelo, sister to the late Magande, told the court that she has no doubt that Namweemba is the daughter of the late Ng’andu Peter Magande.
Eunice stated that in 1987, her brother informed her that he had a daughter in Livingstone born out of wedlock and that he had stayed with the child for six months.
She further told the court that during a family meeting held at the funeral, when elders called for the children of the deceased, she called Namweemba forward, recognising her as Magande’s child.
According to Eunice, this action angered the widow, who allegedly chased them from the funeral house, forcing them to sit outside.
Meanwhile, Aaron Mwiinga, 87, a farmer and uncle to the late Magande, also told the court that in 2011, Magande visited his home and informed him that he had a daughter named Namweemba who was born out of wedlock.
Not unusual in our culture is it ?
Not unusual Tikki. And people shouldn’t be losing tempers over such things. It has happened. It can’t be undone so just accept the “new” member of the family and life goes on. I would be excited to welcome her myself if I were a Magande.
They only get caught after they have departed, true legends.
@1 Zed I also wonder why Namweemba was chased from the funeral.
In fact I’m so happy with the advent of scientific development like DNA. It makes life better than living life kuzinama
Thats why In Chinyanja we call DNA: Daddy Ndithu Azibika.
The Bembas say: Daddy Nomba Aishibikwa
@1 Zed I also wonder why Namweemba was chased from the funeral. She should have been welcomed!
In fact I’m so happy with the advent of scientific developments like DNA. It makes life better than living life kuzinama
Thats why In Chinyanja we call DNA: Daddy Ndithu Azibika.
The Bembas say: Daddy Nomba Aishibikwa
Kikikikikikikikikiiiiiii!
Knowing the incompetence of Zambians, what if the DNA test doesnt prove her claim?
They could get the wrong body.