Zambia’s Immediate Past President, Edgar Lungu Dies At 68 (Photos)

Zambia’s 6th President, Lungu has been undergoing specialised treatment for an undisclosed illness in South Africa since he lost his second term bid to Hakainde Hichelima in August 2021

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The announcement was made by his daughter, Hon. Tasila Lungu-Mwansa (a Member of Parliament)

ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE NATION ON THE PASSING OF HIS EXCELLENCY DR. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU

Issued on 5th June 2025

Fellow Zambians,It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of His Excellency Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Sixth President of the Republic of Zambia, who departed this morning at 06:hours at Medforum Clinic, a Medical Centre in South Africa.

My father, President Lungu had been under medical supervision in recent weeks.

His condition was managed with dignity and privacy, with support from wellwishers.In this moment of grief, we invoke the spirit of “One Zambia, One Nation” – the timeless creed that guided President Lungu’s service to our country.

In time, the nation will be informed of other arrangements.

Last updated on June 7th, 2025 at 09:31 am

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