THE Ministry of Defence has announced the death of peacekeeper Staff Sergeant Alick Banda in the Central African Republic. In a statement, Thursday, the Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Maambo Haamaundu said Staff Sergeant Banda’s remains were expected to arrive in the country ahead of the burial. Haamaundu added that Staff Sergeant Banda’s dedication to duty reflected the highest traditions of the Zambia Defence Force and brought honour to the nation. “It is with profound sorrow that I announce the death of Staff Sergeant Alick Banda of the Zambia Army, who passed away while serving with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The Government has since informed the next of Kin of the...
