Chief Choongo’s Chiefdom played host to this year’s Samu Lya Moomba Traditional Ceremony, where President Hakainde Hichilema expressed deep gratitude for attending the event, emphasizing its historical significance and the spirit of national unity it embodied.
Hichilema noted that the ceremony took place at a site of immense historical importance, recalling it as a key resource mobilization point during Zambia’s fight for independence in 1964. He remarked that despite efforts to erase this legacy, the site now stands as a powerful reminder of the nation’s perseverance and the sacrifices of its forefathers.
The President highlighted the impressive attendance of 64 Royal Highnesses from across Zambia, lauding their solidarity and emphasizing the importance of cultural ceremonies in fostering unity. He described these gatherings as a vital point of convergence, where Zambians reflect on their collective identity and shared responsibilities.
Hichilema pointed out the special significance of this year’s ceremony, which coincided with Zambia’s Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years of independence. He praised the nation’s peaceful history, citing three successful transitions of power as a rare achievement in Africa, symbolizing the country’s stability and commitment to peace.
However, the President also acknowledged the challenges facing Zambia, including one of the worst droughts in recent history, which threatens both energy and food security. In light of this, he called on farmers to plant their crops with determination, reassuring them that government support would be available to help them through these difficult times.
Hichilema also urged citizens to refrain from bush burning, stressing the need to protect Zambia’s environment and preserve ecosystems essential for sustaining life and attracting rainfall.
The President congratulated Chief Choongo and the organizing committee for successfully hosting the ceremony, calling it a testament to the resilience, unity, and pride that define the Zambian people. He reaffirmed his commitment to building a prosperous, united nation for future generations, drawing inspiration from the strength shown by communities at the event.
The Samu Lya Moomba ceremony concluded with a celebration of Zambia’s cultural heritage and a renewed call for collective efforts to overcome present challenges and secure a bright future for the country.
Energy challenges are a priority, but he keeps swinging from one traditional ceremony to another campaigning for 2026. What a misplaced priority and missed opportunity to timely resolve the crippling blackouts.
Next week ba President will be attending circumcision ceremony.
Mudala HH come to my chisungu cha mwaume ceremony at House number 422 section 25 in Mpatamatu. Notifyakwisa na menshi. Waliwina iwe tulefwaya ichimena!
Pathetic reporters. Answer the Five Ws and H!
WHERE is this ceremony happening? WHO are the people involved? WHAT are they celebrating or marking? HOW do they commemorate whatever they are happy about? Its just basic journalistic inquiry!
You want him to be moving the turbines, right? Hes already brought China Power to help install solar plants, whats wrong with you people? Do you see any positive in this president.
Surely there must be something very important to do in Zambia than these touristic movement by the leadership. The nation faces crisis all you do is these tours? Typical African mentality, priorities are misplaced here… just saying so that i am not called a Zimbo by the all knowing gate keepers
Surely there must be something very important to do in Zambia than these touristic movement by the leadership.
The nation faces crisis all you do is these tours? Typical African mentality, priorities are misplaced here… just saying so that i am not called a Zimbo by the all knowing gate keepers
I guess you expect him to be turing the turbines at kariba
Yes Why not? Who asked him to be President?
Economic challenges are at its highest & there must be something very important to do in Zambia than these touristic movement by the leadership.
Muchalo economy yazanda, imwe muli busy nefi.. kwena imwe, your priorities are offline..kaya
Although many Zambians aren’t yet decided on their next President at least they’re certain of who not to vote for. No matter how much he tries to campaign he won’t get their vote. Most traditional leaders say he’s very disrespectful, he treats them like kids. If only he knew what they say about him he wouldn’t be parading them at every ceremony and call it unity. It’s a gimmick that won’t work
There must be something very important to do in Zambia than these touristic movement by the leadership.
Pafwile pabako ifili important to do in Zambia than ifi ifima touristic movement by bakateka
Imwe fi LT, you gate keepers!!!!!!
It will be good if Provincial Ministers officiate at traditional ceremonies. The President needs help, already the economy worsened ever since the new dawn took over, so there is need for the President to concentrate there. Us who love him, will tell him the truth that the ground is not fertile for him, he has some work today because people are comparing the past and now when things are bad.
He is busy campaigning while blocking others..
Peoples mind are made up already..
Load shading for 21hrs is crazy what is so disheartening is the continuous export of power to Botswana…
No heart for the country.. anyway we now know the real you.
Iam extremely disappointed.
Zambians are peace loving people all they
Asking for is basic necessities like power
Water and better standard of living and to
Beat High cost of living.
Next week he’ll be at Ovimbindu in Mexico province ceremony
Our President’s advisors are not doing him a favor. What was promised to Zambians in the elections has not been fulfilled. It could be a little too late.
Normally those who advise presidents in Zambia are afraid of losing their jobs:
President: Can I wear a blue tie
Asst: Yes Your Excellence
President: But blue won’t suit well this shirt.
Asst: Yes Your Excellence
President: On second thoughts, I think blue comes well with my complexion.
Asst: Yes Your Excellence.
And it goes on and on.
I suspect Deja Vu is one of the advisers. He is so precise!
He Dont listen to anyone he is a photocopy of KK and will go the same way i think
For the life of meI just do not understand this! The country is slowly sliding into total darkness and all the President is fixated on is attending completely useless ceremonies, good heavens, what manner of curse is this!
@MUNTU, the guy does NOT listen to anyone, he knows it all & his team members are afraid of him, he is a one man show, knows everything
Todays papers
HH warns plunders ???
What about the last 2 years ???
Why no life style audits
Why cant we view the dual carriage way contract to understand the 1,2 Bill to 650 Mill ???
UPND GRZ are doing all they can to address the power shortages??? If this is all they can then we have a tragedy here!
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Normal Zambians know the UPND GRZ are doing all they can to address the power shortages………..
, they also know full well GRZ can na do much about the weather no water in kariba…….
Mid/3rd qtr 2025, expect measures to lower the cost of living……….
The clique will not be able to sustain their lies…….
Forwadee 2031……..
UPND are doing all they can to address the power shortages??? If this is all they can then we have a tragedy here!
He is wasting tax payers money…Presidential trips are very costly….why not just deligate a Minister to represent him….and read his speech on his behalf…
They will do anything to cling to power, greediness of these failing pipo, manipulate everything while pipo are crying for basic needs. You wonder who bewitched em, drunk with power & their wicked glory
And how many senior civil servants are tagging along everywhere the President goes because they have to be seen by the president?
Ma bonus away from home
I like Chiefs and organising committees who insist on people not wearing political regalia at traditional ceremonies. These ceremonies with UPND party regalia are diluting the richness of our traditional ceremonies regardless of which province they are being held. Advisors, where are you please
This issue of UPND placards and wearing of regalia at traditional ceremonies is a very back ward development, traditional ceremonies should be blind to politics and unite all of thus.
The Office of the President has been reduced to the Office of Cultural Affairs….HH has no idea what he is doing….Retailers and manufacturers are suffering…high foreign exchange rates plus loadsheding…..things are getting worse
So this ceremony is about torturing starving already malnourished cattle like those. They would have been busy looking for grass to eat but you force them to come wait for HH and cry UPND slogans Moo! Moo! Moo!