By Suleman Chitera,

A court in South Africa has ruled that the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu should not be buried in South Africa, contrary to the wishes of some family members.

This development follows a petition filed by the office of Zambia’s Director of Public Prosecutions, seeking a court order to compel Lungu’s family to have his body repatriated and buried in Zambia.

The court has acknowledged receipt of the petition and has ordered the state prosecutor to submit formal complaints by July 3 if repatriation of the body is necessary.

Meanwhile, the court has also instructed Lungu’s family to respond to the matter before July 4.

The case is scheduled to continue on July 18

• 
  IMF Talks Return as Malawi Battles Economic Turbulence, Mwanamvekha Rules Out Devaluation Agenda
• 
  Napoleon Dzombe Nears Completion of Fertilizer Factory in Dowa as Malawi Eyes Local Production Boost
• 
  Eid Al-Adha Marked by 30-Cattle Donation from Dr Jane Ansah Foundation to Malawi’s Muslim Communities
• 
  Malawi, IMF Set for Crucial June Talks on New Economic Reform Programme
• 
  Corruption in Malawi’s Public Hospitals Undermining Health System, Journalists tell Parliament
• 
  Will ADMARC Be Called The Granary For Farmers Again?
• 
  Muslims in Malawi to Observe Eid Al-Adha Tomorrow as MAM Calls for Support Amid Cattle Movement Restrictions
• 
  Biography of Aaron Gadama
• 
  MCP–UTM Memorial Row Over Saulos Chilima Sparks Political Backlash as Analyst Warns of Ill-Timed Dispute
• 
  Ekhaya Farm Foods Fresh Oranges Deliver the Perfect Vitamin C Boost
• 
  Concerned citizen group expresses concerns over rejection of tobacco bales
• 
  Ayuba James says everything is judged from the point of politics
• 
  FAM Approves Historic Reserve League to Boost Malawi Football Development
• 
  Iran to Stay in Mexico During 2026 FIFA World Cup After US Refusal
• 
  Eid Ul-Adha Special- Malawi Freedom Network
• 
  Questions Mount Over Alleged Use of Nkhotakota District Council Resources in Court Case Involving Chairperson Fitton Khofi

.