Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:05:24 +0000 Attempts by government to politicise this year’s Shimunenga ceremony of the Ila people of Southern Province have angered the residents of Namwala district, the home of the event. Vice President Guy Scott who was the guest speaker was forced to abandon his speech when it became apparent that the headmen were not amused with what government was saying. The people decided to go ahead with the ceremony without government involvement. The residents who constantly disagreed with claims by Dr Scott that the ceremony was poorly organised said the delay was caused by the late arrival of the vice president which changed the whole programme. Edwin Shingandu of Isaka village said it was disappointing that Dr Scott arrived late on a day he was supposed to deliver his speech which did not happen. He said “ordinarily the Shimunenga is a two day ceremony with the first day for women and […]
