Edgar Lungu

“Lungu died at the age of 68 at Mediclinic Medforum Hospital in Pretoria on 5 June 2025.”

“The Zambian government has said it has taken possession of the body of former president Edgar Lungu – who died in South Africa 10 months ago – against the wishes of the family.”

“Lungu died of an undisclosed illness last June, aged 68, at a clinic in South Africa's capital, Pretoria.”

“Lungu died of an undisclosed illness aged 68 at a clinic in South Africa's capital, Pretoria.”

“Edgar Lungu, who led Zambia for six years from 2015, died in South Africa last June but has yet to be buried because of an ongoing legal battle between his family and the current government.”

“In the 2021 elections, Hichilema, who had already made five unsuccessful runs for the presidency, surfed a wave of popularity that swept him into power in a landslide victory over Lungu.”

“Lungu and his party, the Patriotic Front (PF), have accused him of waging a political vendetta.”

“Edgar Lungu, who led Zambia from 2015 to 2021, died 11 days ago in South Africa where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.”

“According to his family, he had left instructions that his political rival and current President Hakainde Hichilema "should not come anywhere near his body".”

“Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu, who died last week, left instructions that his successor Hakainde Hichilema "should not be anywhere near" his body, a family spokesman has said.”