THE Bemba Royal Establishment has cancelled this year’s Usesefya Pa Ng’wena traditional ceremony, citing the prevailing “mood” in UluBemba as not being conducive for festivities. The cancellation of the traditional ceremony, which was scheduled to be held from September 17 to 19, was decided during Icila ce Lamfya. In a statement, Friday, Secretary to the Chitimukulu, Richard Mukuka stated that all sponsorships and donations made to the ceremony shall be transferred to, and accounted for by next year’s Ukusefya pa Ng’wena. “The Bemba Royal Establishment held ‘Iciiye ce Lamfya’ today Friday 4 September, 2026 at the Chitimukulu Palace in Mungwi District of Northern Province, from 10:00 hours to 12:00 hours. ‘Iciiye ce Lamfya’ observes that the prevailing mood in UluBemba...