GOVERNMENT has designated Friday, July 2, as a date for the State to accord late Dr Kenneth Kaunda a ceremonial State funeral to allow participation of international dignitaries. And Vice-President Inonge Wina says the remains of the First Republican President will be taken around all 10 provinces of the country, and that he shall be put to rest on July 7, 2021. But Kaunda’s oldest son Panji says the family will issue “a comprehensive statement” today to clarify the position that had been given by the government. Giving a media statement regarding the State funeral of Dr Kaunda, Monday, Vice-President Wina said the programme for provincial visits would commence in Choma, Southern Province on Wednesday and end in Lusaka Province...

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