Lungu

Former President Edgar Lungu has passed away at the age of 68 while receiving medical care in South Africa. His untimely departure has cast a pall over the nation, igniting a flurry of emotions among citizens who once rallied behind his leadership. Lungu ascended to the presidency in 2015, taking the helm as Zambia's sixth head of state. His tenure was characterized by ambitious infrastructure developments, from sweeping road projects to new schools and hospitals. Yet, it was also a time when Zambia's financial burdens…

Remembering Edgar Lungu: A Complex Legacy Edgar Lungu, the former President of Zambia, has left us. His daughter, Tasila Lungu, who serves as a member of parliament, confirmed his passing in a heartfelt video statement shared by the Patriotic Front (PF). She mentioned that her father had faced his illness with remarkable “dignity and privacy,” a tribute to his character that resonates deeply during such a painful time. The PF also disclosed that Lungu had been undergoing specialized treatment in South Africa for an…