The parents of the Zambian student who died in Russia have accused the Zambian and Russian governments of unfair treatment in the investigations of circumstances that led to his death.
The family has wondered why the investigative wings are carrying out an identification process without their involvement. They said that they felt unfairly treated especially that they are poor.
19 year old Lance Mate went missing on November 6, 2009 after a quarrel with some Russians and his body was last week retrieved from Kazanka River in Kazan City.
Mrs. Juliet Mate, the mother to the deceased, also expressed disappointment at what she described as a a bad picture being painted of her late son. She said he was a decent child who performed very well at school.
The Zambian Government has remained tight-lipped over the killing while Russian Ambassador to Zambia Boris Malakhov regretted Mate’s death.
[MUVI TV]
As a parent i would also like to be involved and not side line but crimes that happen across borders can be a little tricky… Just ask the Merdalaines parents… sometimes to get your massage across is to publisize it but careful not to point fingers at people especially governments… You are better off knowing exactly who is dealing with the case and push them while keeping government on your side they can make you life difficult for making there life difficult…I feel sorry for the family
It is very sad indeed. The family must not be made to feel disadvantaged by their government because of their poverty, forget about Russians, they are primitive racists.
Whats sad is that these are the issues our leaders -in governemnt and opposition should be discussing.But everyone is so silent .Surely if you cant help a mother get closure over the brutal death of her son in a foreign land ,then you are not worthy to be called a leader .
Mrs Mate my hear goes out to you
Time will come when our generation will be in Power,They will all pay even their great grandchildren will pay.Russia still will be a bad place to live or learn.
MHSRIP!The parents need to be informed of wat happened to their son
On “the Zambian and Russian governments of unfair treatment in the investigations of circumstances that led to his death” and “The family has wondered why the investigative wings are carrying out an identification process without their involvement… They said that they felt unfairly treated especially that they are poor” I am with the bereaved family as late Lance Mate was just like family to me. I hope some family members have been or will be sent to Russia to see what is being done to their late relative.
On “19 year old Lance Mate went missing on November 6, 2009 after a quarrel with some Russians and his body was last week retrieved from Kazanka River in Kazan City“, I heard he was attacked when he went to the toilet in a bar while visiting some town…
Clearly the version of late Lance’s death story is contrary to the one I heard as shown above.
Anyway, I look forward to learning of when the body of late Lance Mate will reach Zambia for burial. It will be great and honourable for the MMD GRZ to declare a National mourning for late Lance Mate on such a day just like they have done through Mr President RB Banda who has declared today a national mounring day for the late Minister of Works and Supply.
I am ready to attend late Lance Mate’s burial ceremony and I hope to see his remains before they are put to rest.
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Matt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.
Russians are well known for thier racist crimes. Those busrtards hate africans with a passion. I can even go as far as saying Zambia should not be picking up on these useless scholarships from Russia. We need to build capacity and only then can we free from the racist.
Russians are well known for thier racist crimes. Those busrtards hate africans with a passion. I can even go as far as saying Zambia should not be picking up on these useless scholarships from Russia. We need to build capacity and only then can we free from the racist.
Zambians should stop going to that primitive country called Russia. Better study at UNZA than going to a racist country like Russia in the name of better education.
Rasists are found in every country and one has to be careful where, when and whom one mingles with. Certain areas in european towns are no go areas not only for Africans but all that are not indigenous citizens. And the idea of turning down scholarships in Russia in preference to UNZA is simply a joke.
may his sul rest in peace
MHSRIP,It is only when you find yourself in a position that you expect the so called Govt that you will realise how irresponsible these guys are. Trust me even these embassies we have, sometimes you even wonder why they exist, just to enjoy tax payers money i guess.
To the family, you have a freind that will never let you down and thats God Almighty.
I meant “so called Govt to intervene that you will ……
Russia is a no go area. Why not send students to Cuba?? Zambians have no government but something pretending to represent them but all the while favouring interests of foreigners.Russia is a useless place period!!
If this was an american kid that was killed, you would have seen x(, they look out for their own big time.
The only advice can give to those in Russia is to take care of themselves. Since you are already there studying, there is nothing our government can do as you have be extra careful.
I am sorry for the Mate family. I ask God to give them comfort at this difficult time. I survived in this part of the world for 7 years. Racism is still there. We used to move with friends all the time. Zambians or Africans. I feel insulted by the statement that he may have committed suicide!! He never committed suicide he was killed. When I was around there in 1983 another Zambian was murdered in Minsky, Russia. The students must be told the truth before they go there. Get skills of how to protect themselves. We need the education but must be carefull. There are many who survived.
MHSRIP. Its sad that such a young life was lost at the hands of some ruthless hooligans. What they saw was a nobody but this was somone’s beloved son and brother. To all other students in Russia please be assertive. Anticipate danger and avoid it. We have heard how risky it can be over there. Your lives are precious and there are people looking up to you back home. Deepest condolences to the family. My the God of all comfort be your strength.
i have been to russia once, and i am not going there again unless one pays me really good. over 60% of blacks living in moscow have been physically attacked. racism is there everywhere, yes, but russia is on another level… even though their most revered writer, pushkin, had ethiopian blood, the guy who actually made russia literate.
Its sad to lose a promising leader like Mate robbed of life at his prime. Russians have done us a bad favour and God will punish every one involved in this crime. To parents, Volcanologist is mourning with you and you are assured that government will actively involve you as we bring the remains of our beloved son, friend and colleague.
Its sad to lose a promising leader like Mate robbed of life in his prime. Russians have done us a bad favour and God will punish every one involved in this crime. To parents, Volcanologist is mourning with you and you are assured that government will actively involve you as we bring the remains of our beloved son, friend and colleague.
hi pipo lance did not kill himself as thy reported, thy killed him, racism is real here its, mhsrip, lance was a very gud guy and very intellegt, he never used to go 4 clubs,he only wen ther once ,wen we had a 2 days holiday, and thats we he went missin, i hate russia and GO WILL PUNISH THIS COUNTRY
I MEAN GOD WILL PUNISH RUSSIANS
its not now that zambian student have dead in russia there a number of reports and it seem our goverment is not doing any thing lets work togather and see were things are wrong and the goverment should give clear report to the family of deceased student