Zambia: Hichilema insists Lungu should be buried at Embassy Park

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Hichilema insists Lungu should be buried at Embassy Park

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated that former President Edgar Lungu should be buried at Embassy Park. This statement comes as the government plans to transfer Lungu's body to a new mortuary. Hichilema emphasized the significance of this location in honoring Lungu's memory.

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