The Lungu family does not seek validation from State House. They do not seek reconciliation ceremonies. They seek space. They seek quiet. They seek to lay their husband and father to rest without the shadow of power hovering over the grave. That is not bitterness. That is humanity.
A Commentary by Brian Matambo | 3rd January 2026 There are moments in a nation’s life when clarity is demanded, not diplomacy. This moment that Zambia finds herself in is one of them. To suggest that Archbishop Alick Banda is an “ordinary man” is not merely an error of judgment. It is a failure to...
The fact that the death certificate showing the certified cause of death is already in the public domain further disqualifies the Zambian Government from claiming any basis for investigations or continued interference in the custody of the remains.
His story mirrors a much larger problem. Zambia, once a beacon of democratic reform in southern Africa, now teeters on the edge of intolerance. Journalists are harassed, opposition leaders jailed, and critics intimidated. State institutions that should protect citizens have been reduced to tools for political vengeance.
True leadership is not about shouting the loudest, nor is it about forcing your will upon others. Power is multiplied when people feel ownership of the vision.
Too many calories, too much visceral fat, and constant exposure to processed foods keep the body in a state of inflammation.