PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ACCORDS OFFICIAL FUNERAL TO DR. NAMANI MONZE
President Hakainde Hichilema has accorded an Official Funeral to the late Permanent Secretary for Southern Province, DR. Namani Monze.
Dr. Monze, 52, died after an illness at Choma General Hospital on Tuesday, 28th July, 2026.
In a statement, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says President Hichilema has honoured Dr. Monze for his distinguished contribution to the Public Service.
Mr. Kangwa says the late Permanent Secretary made significant contributions to the development of Ophthalmology in the Health Sector and provided leadership in the implementation of Government programmes in Southern Province.
He says Dr. Monze will be put to rest Today, 4th August, 2026, at his Farm, in Bwacha Ward, off the Great North Road in Choma District.
The burial will be preceded by an Official Funeral Church Service at the Farm, starting at 10:00 Hours.
President Hichilema has declared Today, 4th August, 2026, a Day of National Mourning in honour of Dr. Monze.
The One-Day National Mourning will be observed from 06:00 Hours to 18:00 Hours, during which all flags will fly at half-mast