Former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has died in South Africa, where he was reportedly undergoing medical treatment. He was 68.
Lungu passed away at Mediclinic Medforum Hospital in Pretoria. In April, the Zambian government said that the former president was receiving cancer treatment in South Africa.
Lungu served as Zambia’s President from January 2015 to August 2021.
His death was announced by Acting Patriotic Front President Given Lubinda, who said it had been confirmed by Lungu’s daughter, Tasila Lungu-Mwansa. The statement reads:
Sixth President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. Edgar chagwa Lungu has passed on.
The former President, who has been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa, died today on Thursday, 5th June 2025 at Mediclinic Medforum Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa.
Chawama Member of Parliament and daughter to Dr. Lungu, Hon.Tasila Lungu-Mwansa confirmed the sad development.
And lawyer to the family, Hon. Makebi Zulu confirmed the sad development but stated that members of the family were in the process of being informed.
President Edgar Lungu served as Zambia’s Sixth Republican President from 26th January 2015 to August 24th , 2021.
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