AT LEAST nine children claiming to be sons and daughters of the late Paramount Chief Mpezeni have written to the Royal Family, demanding to be included as beneficiaries of the late traditional leader’s estate. According to correspondence seen by News Diggers!, the children have, through their lawyers, demanded recognition as lawful beneficiaries of the late traditional leader’s estate and participation in the process of appointing its administrators. The nine children demanding recognition are Mirriam Jere, Phalesy Jere, Keepon Jere, David Jere, Mapeto Jere, Justina Jere, Monga Jere, Nandi Jere and Lemmy Jere. Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV died at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka on May 30, 2026, aged 75, after an illness. He had ruled the Ngoni people for...




