Parliament was this afternoon forced to adjourn indefinitely following the death of President Michael Sata who died in London last night. Parliamentary proceedings barely lasted five minutes. When the house convened this afternoon, Deputy Speaker of the national Assembly Mukondo Lungu requested Members of Parliament observe a minute of silence in honor of the memory of the late President before ...

Acting President Guy Scott has announced the commencement of the period of mourning for President Michael Sata who died in London last evening. Addressing the nation on national television this afternoon, Dr Scott said the period of mourning for the late president starts today, and that lengthy of that period will be determined in due course. Dr Scott has also ...

Vice President Guy Scott will act as President during the transition period leading to elections to be held in 90 days. This follows the death of President Michael Sata who died in London last evening. Justice Minister Edgar Lungu who has been acting as President since President Michael Sata left the country for London for medical treatment has told a ...

British High Commissioner to Zambia James Thornton says his government stands ready to help Zambia in any way it may be required with regards the repatriation of President Michael Sata’s remains. Mr. Thornton has told Qfm News in a live broadcast interview this morning that the primes of responsibility of what should be done lies with the Zambian government. He ...

MMD President Nevers Mumba has described the death of President Michael Sata as devastating to every Zambian. Dr Mumba has since sent his deepest condolences to the family of President Michael Sata, to the Patriotic Front and the Zambians on the death of the Head of State. Dr. Mumba says the death of President Sata is touching and that Zambian ...

Secretary to the Cabinet Rowland Msiska has confirmed President Michael Sata’s death in London. Dr Msiska in a statement made available to QFM News says President Sata died last night at 23:11 hours Zambian time at King Edward VII Hospital Beaumont Central London. Dr Msiska says First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba and his son Lusaka Mayor Mulenga Sata and others ...