The UPND Government has evacuated former Information Minister Chishimba Kambwili and two other survivors from Kasama to Lusaka following a serious road accident on the Luwingu-Kasama Road.
The accident, which occurred on Monday, involved Mr. Kambwili, his lawyer Kennedy Mambwe, and driver Kennedy Mwila, all of whom were transported by the Zambia Flying Doctor Services. The plane carrying the survivors landed at ZAF City Airport around 16:00 hours, where they were met by Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Mr. Thabo Kawana.
Speaking upon receiving the survivors, Mr. Kawana expressed the Government’s sadness over the accident and offered condolences to Mr. Kambwili and his family for the tragic loss of his brothers, Pastor Mutale Kambwili and Mwamba Kambwili. Arrangements are being made to transport the remains of the deceased from Kasama to Luanshya for burial.
After arriving in Lusaka, the survivors were immediately transported by three ambulances for specialized medical care. Mr. Kambwili was taken to Maina Soko Military Hospital, while Mr. Mambwe and Mr. Mwila were sent to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) for further treatment.
Mr. Kawana emphasized the Government’s commitment to offering assistance to all Zambians, regardless of political or religious affiliation. He also extended wishes for a swift recovery to Mr. Kambwili and the other survivors.
Family members of Mr. Kambwili were present at ZAF City Airport to welcome him upon his arrival.
Meanwhile, Vice President of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), Matilda Chileshe, commended the Government for its quick response in evacuating the accident victims to ensure they receive proper medical attention.
The Government has assured the public that it will continue supporting the victims and coordinating the burial arrangements for the deceased family members.
Zambia….why all of a sudden Zambian courts are busy with Politicians….courts 24/7
Wishing CK quick recovery. And may the souls of the departed rest in peace.
I just wonder why he’s so prone to road accidents; I think this is the 3rd one. I hope he will look for a properly qualified driver going forward.
This nonsense of taking people to far flung places must come to an end. Especially politically motivated charges.
UPND is a joke of a Government…these morons think they will be in power forever…harassing Zambians every day….POMPWE HH IS WORSE THAN POMPWE LUNGU
Since the facts of the case don’t change, why are cases heard in the areas where they were committed. Is it a case of cost of ferrying witnesses that the state runs away from. But this being an appeal, why can’t it be heard anywhere. Does the law need to be revised? Learned ones, educate us