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PF Secretary General Davies Chama has described the late Willie Nsanda as a lively mobiliser and effective strategist whom the party will find difficult to replace.
Mr. Chama says the PF is greatly indebted to Mr. Nsanda and would miss him as he was a cardinal asset to the party.
Mr. Chama was speaking at a requiem mass held for the late Mr. Nsanda at Thom Kight Chapel in Johannesburg on Friday yesterday.
PF Secretary General, Mr. Davies Chama speaks at the church service
He recalled that Mr. Nsanda had a very pleasant and unique way of relating with all members of the party and was always lively and made sure that he left a smile on every one he interacted with.
Mr. Chama notes that the late Mr. Nsanda was also a strong and dependable leader in whom other politicians saw immense value.
Mr. Chama has also thanked Catholic priest James Ralston for baptizing Mr. Nsanda from his hospital bed before he passed on.
Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Muyeba Chikonde has said those who came into contact with Mr. Nsanda will always have fond memories and miss him.
And in his sermon, Father Ralston has urged the congregation to focus on remembering the good moments and the good qualities of the late Mr. Nsanda in order to quickly recover from the pain of losing their loved one.
The church service was also attended by the late Mr. Nsanda’s father, Willie Nsanda Senior, and other family members.
Zambians living in Gauteng province, who included Indeni Petroleum Refinery Company Board Member, Johnstone Chikwanda, and some South African business people and staff from the High Commission, also attended the requiem mass.
This is contained in a statement released to Qfm News by Press Secretary at the Zambian mission in South Africa Nicky Shabolyo.