National Mourning Declared for Late Former Cabinet Minister

President Hakainde Hichilema has declared Thursday 16th February as a day of national mourning following the death of former cabinet minister Honorable Mwansa Beenwell Kapeya on Monday.

The former minister will also receive an official funeral in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of the country during his tenures as as Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services and Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in the Patriotic Front Government. During his time as Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, Honourable Kapeya played a critical role to ensure that the country’s media landscape was conducive for the growth and development of the industry. He also played a significant role in implementing the Access to Information Bill, which was later passed into law.

Remembering Honorable Kapeya, President Hichilema noted that he was “a distinguished public servant and leader who served our country with distinction. His death is a great loss to the nation, and we are all mourning his passing.”

The late minister’s funeral will take place today, Thursday 16th February, at the Leopards Hill Memorial Park in Lusaka, and a Requiem Church Service will be held at the Cathedral of the Child Jesus at 10:00 hours.

Photo: Lusaka Times