JUST when the nation thought a resolution had been reached over the funeral of former president Edgar Lungu, we are once again plunged into confusion, accusations, and a breakdown in trust. This back-and-forth is not only deeply regrettable but profoundly troubling. What was supposed to be a dignified, united farewell to a former Head of State has become a theatre of confusion, political posturing, and emotional fatigue for the nation. The Lungu family’s decision to halt the repatriation of the former president’s body is a serious indictment on the government’s handling of this matter. It would be interesting to hear the State’s response on these claims. But what is becoming increasingly apparent is that, despite previous agreements, the Lungu family...