President Hakainde Hichilema has granted an official funeral to the late former First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa, who passed away on August 13, 2024.
Monday, August 19, will be a national day of mourning to honour her contributions during her tenure as First Lady from 2002 to 2008.
Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, announced that the funeral will take place at Leopards Hill Memorial Park in Lusaka, following a Requiem Church Service at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross at 10:00 hours.
During the national mourning period from 06:00 to 18:00, all entertainment activities on radio and television will be suspended, and flags will fly at half-mast. Members of the public attending the funeral are advised to follow the Ministry of Health’s preventive measures.
