5th June 2025
Zambia’s sixth Republican President Dr. Edgar chagwa Lungu has passed on.
The former President, who has been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa, died today on Thursday, 5th June 2025 at Mediclinic Medforum Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa.
Patriotic Front (PF) acting President Given Lubinda has confirmed the demise of Mr Lungu in a statement issued today.
Mr Lubinda said in a statement that Chawama Member of Parliament and daughter to Dr. Lungu, Hon.Tasila Lungu-Mwansa confirmed the sad development.
And lawyer to the family, Hon. Makebi Zulu confirmed the sad development but stated that members of the family were in the process of being informed.
President Edgar Lungu served as Zambia’s Sixth Republican President from 26th January 2015 to August 24th , 2021.
Details and funeral arrangements will be communicated later.
