South African court orders former Zambian president Edgar Lungu’s burial in Zambia despite family’s objection

Pretoria [South Africa], August 9 (ANI): A South African high court has ruled that Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa, should be buried in Zambia against his family's wishes, Al Jazeera reported. Lungu's burial had...

South African Court orders immediate repatriation of Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu’s body

PRETORIA-(MaraviPost)-In a landmark ruling that has stirred international attention, a South African court has ordered the immediate repatriation of the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu to his home country. The court emphasized that...

Zambia ex-president must be sent home for burial, South African court rules

After months of dispute, Pretoria high court says Edgar Lungu’s family must hand over his body for burial in Zambia, against their wishes. A South African court has ruled that Zambia’s former president, Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa,...

Feud over burial of ex-Zambia President Lungu continues two months after his death

Corte sudafricana ordena a la familia de expresidente de Zambia entregar su cuerpo para repatriación

JOHANNESBURGO — Una corte sudafricana falló el viernes a favor del gobierno de Zambia y ordenó la repatriación de los restos de su expresidente a fin de enterrarlo en su país de origen, en contra de los deseos de su familia. El gobierno de Zambia...

Armenian and Azerbaijan Presidents Sign Historic Peace Deal at White House

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Zambia engages U.S. on visa bond for tourists, business travelers

LUSAKA, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government has taken immediate steps to engage the United States, following the latter's decision to impose a deposit requirement of up to 15,000 U.S. dollars on tourist and business visas for Zambian...

Zambian Couple Injure Each Other After Brutal Domestic Fight Over Livestock

199 words • approx. 1 min read A Chief’s Retainer from Moyo Chiefdom in Pemba, Zambia, and his wife have both reported each other to police after sustaining severe injuries during a violent physical altercation stemming from a marital dispute. The...

Pretoria Court Rules Lungu be Buried in Zambia

A South African court ruled on Friday that Zambia’s former president Edgar Lungu, who passed away in South Africa on June 5, is to be buried in Zambia, despite his family’s objections. The decision on Lungu’s funeral has been a topic of contention...

South African court tells Zambian ex-president's family to hand over body for burial at home

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Zambia Slams US Visa Bond Rule As Financial Burden

Home Africa Zambia Slams US Visa Bond Rule As Financial Burden The move comes as Trump cracks down on illegal immigration, targeting countries with high overstay rates. Zambia’s government on Friday expressed concern over the “avoidable financial...

Zambia concerned by 'financial strain' of new US visa bond

By Chris Mfula LUSAKA (Reuters) -Zambia's government voiced concern on Friday about the "unnecessary financial strain" that would be caused by a new rule requiring its citizens to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to obtain some types of U.S. visas....

Zambia Agricultural Fair heightens Tanzanian medical tourism

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’s excellence in the medical sector brightened the country at the just-ended Agricultural Exhibition in Zambia, where 911 people received Champions Health services. Tanzania finished overall runner-up in the exhibition that...

Zambia midfielder Miguel Chaiwa joins Hibernian on three-year deal

Hibernian have signed Zambia international midfielder Miguel Chaiwa from Swiss Super League side Young Boys for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old has agreed a three-year deal, with the Easter Road club holding an option to extend the contract by...

Lungu family files appeal to prevent his repatriation to Zambia

The Lungu family, through its lawyers, has filed papers seeking leave to appeal the entire full bench judgment to the Supreme Court of Appeal arguing that the full court made a series of errors. This follows the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria’s...

Lungu’s body must be repatriated to Zambia – South African court

736 Views The South African court has ruled in favour of the Zambian government that the mortal remains of former president Edgar Lungu be repartriated to Zambia for burial. This is in a matter the government had taken to court the Lungu family...

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL DIRECTS SHOP OWNERS TO PAINT THEIR SHOPS OR FACE NON-RENEWAL OF PERMITS

Lusaka City Council has directed all shop owners within the Central Business District and across the city to paint their shops to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the urban environment.In addition, the Council advises all shop owners and traders to...

Court to Decide Final Resting Place of Zambian President Edgar Lungu Today

Published on August 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM by Edgar Naitha 104 words • approx. 1 min read Public attention is focused on Pretoria, South Africa, where a court is expected to deliver its verdict today regarding the burial of former Zambian President...

BREAKING NEWS: South African Court Rules Edgar Lungu Must Be Buried in Zambia

Published on August 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM by Edgar Naitha 75 words • approx. 1 min read South Africa’s High Court has ruled that the body of the late Edgar Lungu should be buried in his native Zambia. The ruling was delivered by three judges at the...

Litmus Test for SADC Unity in the Wake of US Military Overtures

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