Minister of Information and Media, Cornelius Mweetwa, has described the late Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Director General, Guntila Muleya, as a patriotic person who served the private and public sector diligently.
Mr Mweetwa said the death of Mr Muleya is a severe blow to the nation and a great loss to the family.
The Minister was speaking this morning during the funeral service of the late Mr Muleya at Miracle Life Family Church in Lusaka.
“Taking up his job at IBA, speaks to his patriotism. We are proud of him. Government is saddened over his untimely death,” he added.
Mr Mweetwa, who is also Chief Government Spokesperson, assured the bereaved family that the law will take its course concerning Mr Muleya’s death as he disclosed that four suspects have been arrested.
The Minister further urged the family to remain united in this trying moment and beyond.
And, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Media, Thabo Kawana, lamented that the country has lost a young and visionary leader.
IBA Board Chairperson, Chikosola Chuula, stated that Mr Muleya brought a wealth of knowledge to the institution and his works have left an indelible mark.
Mr Chuula said despite the brief tenure of the deceased at IBA, the late Mr Muleya already started the journey of digitising the institution and promoting the growth of the broadcasting sector in Zambia.
“We shall honour his memory by continuing his work,” he pledged.
Meanwhile, widow to the deceased, Ngoza Muleya, described her husband as caring, kind, ever thoughtful and helpful to others.
Mr Muleya’s mother, Lucy Siawiyi, said she is proud of the man that late Mr Muleya had become, a compassionate and incredible adult.
Mr Muleya aged 44, was found dead in Njolwe area, East of Lusaka on Wednesday morning with gunshot wounds.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
Unfortunately, the killers of this good man will likely serve only a few years in prison and be pardoned by a “friendly” government. HH should not have tampered with the death penalty.
Money the root cause of all evil
R.I.P eternally Bwana Guntilla and condolences to the family. May his killers know no peace ever .
Corruption is difficult to fight.
As there is big Fish involved.
yes u wl find the killers of muleya, “but muleya is truely gone for good mhsrip !”.
When wicked pipo ascends the throne wickedness increases period. What is happening back home in Africa ( Zambia ) has never happened before, the lawlessness, killing, abductions, infidelity, suicides etc. Yeahh
Where is the church in this? Where are the prophets, priests? They are afraid of hh and his gang right? Pipo disappear, pipo are hungry, no money in circulation… shame on you back home man!!!
Zambia is just becoming like RSA, the behaviour, murders, ritual killings, suicides, political hatred, crime etc. Awe kwena, you ZEDIANS i hope you have learnt your lessons never to vote in power a bitter know-it all person
Muza mbuwa na hh, wait, muzalila.. my God!!! It hurts so much to note the wrongs taking place back home in Africa. ZEDIANS are so scared to even protest.. yeah neh
This death very painful, especially that people that aren’t even connected to crime investigations have taken center stage to comment as experts. Ruth Mbandu’s murder was tried and concluded in the press, especially social media. To date no one has been held accountable for that gruesome murder. Let’s not have a repeat of that on this one. Please give us and the bereaved family justice. We want the suspects in court and not social media