By ANDREW MUKOMA and MUSONDA MULENGASOME Choma-based freedom fighters were yesterday overwhelmed with some almost fainting upon seeing the casket carrying the body of First Republican President Kenneth Kaunda.Scores of residents lined up the main road in disbelief to have a glimpse of the casket and pay rest to the late former president as the Zambia Army Cortege carrying the body drove to the Stadium for the Church Service.Solidarity songs were echoed from onlookers in remembrance of their hero while others could not hold their tears and wailed as business also came to a standstill in the provincial capital.The situation was almost the same even at the stadium where some residents had to climb the wall fence after being denied entry just to witness what was going on.A few freedom fighters were allowed inside the stadium together with some government and church officials in observance of the Covid-19 restrictions.The Red Cross and defense personnel had […]
Freedom fighters overwhelmed at KK funeral
