CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says former president Edgar Lungu will be remembered for his contribution to Zambia’s democratic development, particularly for his peaceful transfer of power to President Hakainde Hichilema. And Mweetwa has dismissed allegations suggesting that Lungu may have been poisoned, saying the claims are unrelated to the UPND government. Mweetwa has also dismissed claims that government had banned the former head of state from traveling out of the country. Further, he has insisted that President Hakainde Hichilema harbored no ill will towards Lungu. Meanwhile, Minister of Home Affairs And Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu has urged Zambians to put aside political affiliations and convictions to honour Lungu’s memory. Speaking to the press, Monday, Mweetwa expressed concern that while...
