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Zimbabwean President, Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa, has described the late President Edgar Lungu as an illustrious and dedicated leader whose unwavering commitment to justice and dignity will continue to inspire present and future generations.
President Mnangagwa signed the Book of Condolence at the Zambian Embassy in Harare on June 12, 2025, following President Lungu’s death on June 5 in Pretoria, South Africa, after an illness.
This is according to a statement issued on Friday in Harare by Grace Likando, Zambia’s Third Secretary for Communications at the Zambian mission in Zimbabwe.
In a handwritten condolence message, President Mnangagwa expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the people of Zimbabwe, his family, and in his personal capacity.
He noted that President Lungu would be remembered for his tireless efforts in promoting regional unity and stability across Southern Africa.
“The late President Lungu was a statesman of great distinction, humility, and honor, who served his people selflessly and was committed to peace and development,” Mnangagwa wrote.
He also extended his sympathies to President Hakainde Hichilema, the people of Zambia, and the bereaved Lungu family.
During the signing, President Mnangagwa was accompanied by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Sheila Chikomo and other senior government officials. He was received at the embassy by Chargé d’Affaires Nabulanga Ntalasha and diplomatic staff.
In her remarks, Ntalasha thanked President Mnangagwa for his solidarity with President Hichilema and the people of Zambia during this difficult time.
Meanwhile, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has described the late President Lungu as a visionary leader who served both Zambia and the African continent with unwavering dedication.
Speaking after signing the Book of Condolence at the Zambian Embassy in Addis Ababa, Youssouf praised Lungu’s advocacy for continental integration.
“President Lungu will be remembered for his contributions to the advancement of democratic governance and regional cooperation in Africa,” he said.
Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Rose Sakala, expressed gratitude to the AUC Chairperson for his heartfelt message and support during the national mourning period.
Other missions that signed the Book of Condolence in Addis Ababa included representatives from the Embassies of South Africa, Israel, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, and Uganda.
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Executive Secretary, Clever Gatete, also signed the Book of Condolence in honor of the late Zambian leader.
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