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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 were present at the bedside at the time of his passing on.
Dr Msiska has urged Zambians to remain calm, united and peaceful during this difficult period.
He adds that the nation will be kept informed of other details regarding the funeral and burial arrangements.
President Sata left the country on 20th October for medical checkup in London accompanied by the first Lady and other members of the family.
President Sata was born on July 6,1937, and became Zambia’s fifth President on 23rd September,2011.