President HICHILEMA declares official funeral for Dr. JOHN PHIRI

By Simon Syabbamba

President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has declared an official funeral for former cabinet Minister, JOHN PHIRI who passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

President HICHILEMA has declared Monday, November 11, a Day of National Mourning in honour of the Late Cabinet Minister.

This is in recognition of Dr. PHIRI’s significant contributions to national development during his time in government.

Secretary to the Cabinet, PATRICK KANGWA says the Cabinet Minister will be laid to rest on Monday November 11, 2024, at Leopards Hill Memorial Park in Lusaka.

The Official Funeral Programme for Dr. PHIRI will start with a church service at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka at 10:00 hours.

Mr. KANGWA said the Official funeral will be observed from 06:00 hours to 18:00 hours, during which all entertainment activities on both radio and television should be suspended while flags will fly at half-mast.

This is according to a statement released to ZNBC News in Lusaka by Mr. KANGWA.