Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni speaking in Eastern Province says the N’cwala traditional ceremony slated for February 27, 2021 will be held amid strict COVID-19 guidelines.
The N’cwala celebrations will take place at Mtenguleni Village in Chipata district, Eastern Province.
Paramount Chief Mpezeni made the announcement in statement released by N’cwala Organising Committee General Secretary, Adamson Sakala.
The traditional ruler said the hosting of this year’s ceremony has not been cancelled but will be held with adherence to strict COVID-19 guidelines.
Paramount Chief Mpezeni said the committee has been working in partnership with the Ministry of Health since preparatory meetings started at Mtenguleni where all concerns are being attended to and addressed.
“May I advise the general public to refrain from circulating unconfirmed information but rather consult the right people where and when need rises,” he said.
Paramount Chief Mpezeni said the Ministry of Health will always advise with regards to hosting of the ceremony when need arises.
“We shall surely keep the public updated as regards to holding of this year’s N’cwala ceremony as this will be in consideration of the advice from the Ministry of Health.,” he stated.
That’s good… ?
Kaya if that can work knowing that people will be high on alcohol and will attract mass movement of spectators all over the country.the hospitals should be ready for the upwards swing.
A savage custom, ignoble, ignominious, archaic, redundant, excommunicated, cantankerous, irritating, putrid, embarrassing, nefarious, expired, decayed, ……….
and these PF bandits expect people to take COVID serious,,,,so this Corona is selective…..no wonder people think its a hoax because people in charge are contradicting themselves and too much hypocrisy
Just cancel the ceremony.
There are seriously a lot more important things in life.
As a chief, this chap should know this and cancel. But instead, he is probably thinking about how much he will make during the ceremony. And how many young girls he will feast on.
All it requires is taking personal responsibility. Just like you use condoms to protect yourself also mask up and maintain social distance.
They don’t care about you or me except your vote. Am sure they have already been given the vaccine.
Prepare for another state funeral.
At his age, he is at higher risk of succumbing to the virus than his younger subjects.
Why even hold this ceremony. All who attend will then become super spreaders since they will come from all parts of the country and they will spread to all parts of the country. If this ceremony goes ahead then others will also expect their ceremonies to go ahead. Expect a massive hike in cases.
Ck says we postpone election because of covid and remains quiet over nchwala.
If that country has level headed leaders, they should postpone this event immediately.
PF govt is a kakistocracy…they are too irresponsible to advise these guys to postpone this ceremony with the womanising or pervert old chief!!
Am not sure if it is that much of a pressing need to have this ceremony amidst a pandemic. We will definitely be seen as double standard when it comes to combating Covid considering the recent escalation in cases and deaths. This Ceremony must be postponed seriously!!! Jokes aside, people are dying!!!
CORRECTION:
‘Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni speaking in Eastern Province.’ A person is not a chief or king of a language. Queen Elizabeth is queen of England not of the English speaking people.
It is ‘Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni of Zambia.’ That is all.
Please just postpone the whole thing