Zambia: Bemba Kingdom explains why Chitimukulu cannot attend Mpezeni's funeral

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Zambia

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The Bemba kingdom announced that the Chitimukulu, supreme Bemba chief, will not attend the funeral of Chief Mpezeni. A representative of Chief Mpepo cited cultural and protocol reasons, including traditional taboos and the need to preserve royal rituals. The decision aims to honor ancestral customs while maintaining the dignity of both chieftaincies.

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