ZNS Commander Mourns with the Bwalya, UNZA Family.

ZNS Commander Mourns with the Bwalya, UNZA Family.

The Zambia National Service (ZNS) Commander, Lieutenant General Engineer Maliti Solochi II, has visited the funeral house of the late University of Zambia student, Emmanuel Bwalya, to commiserate with the bereaved family. He was accompanied by the University of Zambia Students’ Union (UNZASU) leadership and students, and conveyed President Hakainde Hichilema’s message of condolences to the family.

Lt Gen Solochi expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the young student and prayed for strength for the grieving family during this difficult period. He also assured the family that ZNS will take charge of all funeral arrangements and expenses as part of Government’s support. During the visit, the ZNS Chief of Religious and Moral Services encouraged the family to find comfort in God, referencing Hebrews 4:15–16.

Family representative Emmanuel Chilufya, the uncle to the deceased, thanked Government and ZNS for their support. UNZASU President Mwanto Kabaso also conveyed condolences from the UNZA community and appreciated the assistance being provided during the national tragedy.