Q FM Africa's Modern Radio
Vice President Guy Scott says twenty six countries across the world have confirmed attendance of Zambia’s 50th independence anniversary celebrations this Friday to be held at the new Heroes stadium in Lusaka.
And Dr Scott says Acting President Edgar Lungu will lead the main independence celebrations at the Heroes stadium in the absence of President Michael Sata who is away for a medical checkup.
Dr Scott has told Parliament in statement to update the house on the preparations for the golden jubilee celebration that all preparations have now been completed.
He says among the countries expected to send representation include Britain, Germany, South Korea, Japan, France,Canada and China, adding that the British royal family will also be represented.
Dr Scott says representation will be at Vice Presidential level and Foreign Ministerial level, while other countries will also be represented by former presidents.
Dr Scott says some invited countries have no yet confirmed their attendance of the independence anniversary celebrations.
The Vice President adds that Acting President Edgar Lungu will host a State Banquet at Intercontinental Hotel on Thursday, 23rd October to welcome invited guests and foreign dignitaries.