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President Mwanawasa laid to rest as African leaders pay tribute
Zambia's acting President Rupiah Banda Wednesday called for unity and peace in the country as he led tens of thousands of mourners in paying tribute to the late President Levy Mwanawasa who died 19 August in Paris, France, after suffering a stroke. |
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Funeral service for late President Mwanawasa begins in Lusaka
There was an outpouring of grief with sympathisers breaking down when the casket of late Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa was driven into Parliament buildings Wednesday for his funeral service. |
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Even as Zambians mourn political parties set eyes on by-election
Even before the late Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa is interred political parties have already set their eyes on the future by declaring their intention to contest the coming presidential by-election. |
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Zambia mourns as Mwanawasa's remains arrive home
The body of the late Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa was flown back home on Saturday morning aboard a Republic of France military aircraft. |
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Male chimp, soldiers' sack, Mwanawasa's death dominate Uganda media
A male Chimpanzee celebrating 44 years, the arrest of senior army officials suspected to have embezzled US$150,000 in salaries of over 2,500 foot soldiers and the death of Zambian leader Levy Mwanawasa are some of the highlights of the Ugandan media this week. |
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Zambian newspapers praise Mwanawasa as the nation mourns
The news this week in Zambia has been dominated by the death of President Levy Mwanawasa on Tuesday at Percy Military Hospital in Paris, France, where he was admitted after he suffered a stroke on 29 June. |
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Mwanawasa for burial 3 September
Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa who died Tuesday in a French hospital will be buried 3 September, to coincide with what would have been the late President's 60th birthday, vice-president Rupiah Banda announced in a statement released here Thursday. |
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Kibaki pays tribute to "Africa's foremost defender for democracy"
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki on Tuesday mourned his departed Zambian counterpart, Levy Mwanawasa, describing him as an avid defender of justice who demonstrated his willingness to fight corruption by resigning as Vice - President. |
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Veteran politician urges options over Mwanawasa's successor
Zambia's former information minister and chief government spokesperson Vernon Mwaanga has urged the cabinet to consider the constitutional provisions available over the succession of the country's ailing President Levy Mwanawasa who has remained hospitalised in Paris, France, since he suffered a stroke 29 June. |
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Zambia to hand over SADC chairmanship to South Africa
Zambia will hand over the Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairmanship to South Africa this week at the ordinary SADC heads of state and government summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. |
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