Nelson Zulu speaks on the death of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu

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It’s a story that has gripped Zambia and sparked widespread debate. The death of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has not only plunged the nation into mourning but also into controversy. What was expected to be a solemn state occasion has instead turned into a political and familial standoff. From the abrupt cancellation of body repatriation from South Africa to family-imposed conditions and government silence on final burial plans — the situation has left many with more questions than answers.

To unpack these unfolding developments, the tensions between the Lungu family and the Hichilema administration, and what this means for state protocol going forward ,we were joined by Nelson Zulu, political reporter based in Lusaka.