As the nation breathes a collective sigh of relief, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to both the government and the family of the late former president, Edgar Lungu, for finally finding common ground and agreeing on a clear, dignified programme for his burial. This is the moment Zambians have been waiting for, not just for the Lungu family or the Patriotic Front party, but for the entire country. The past few days have been marked by an unfortunate and painful standoff that left the nation confused, divided, and, quite frankly, embarrassed on the global stage. International media outlets carried headlines that cast Zambia in a poor light, as the world watched in disbelief at the political gridlock over...
