President Hakainde Hichilema was honored to serve as the Guest of Honour at the 2024 Chakwela Makumbi Traditional Ceremony, a significant cultural event of the Soli-speaking people held in Chongwe District, Lusaka Province.
The Chakwela Makumbi ceremony, steeped in tradition, serves as a collective prayer to God for rain, fertile soil, and a fruitful harvest. Speaking at the event, President Hichilema expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to participate in such a meaningful celebration.
“Our heartfelt thanks go to Her Royal Highness, Dr. Senior Chieftainess Nkomeshya Mukamambo II, who has led the Chiefdom with distinction for 53 years, for inviting us to officiate at this vibrant event that proudly showcases our cultural heritage,” the President said.
Several Royal Highnesses from across Zambia attended the ceremony, providing a unique platform for traditional leaders to engage, exchange ideas, and promote unity. President Hichilema emphasized the importance of these gatherings, highlighting their role in fostering collaboration among traditional authorities and strengthening the nation’s cohesion.
A key highlight of the ceremony was the official handover of a newly constructed palace to Dr. Senior Chieftainess Nkomeshya Mukamambo II. The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building dignified residences for all traditional leaders, ensuring they are appropriately honored for their service to their communities.
“As a government, we remain steadfast in ensuring our Royal Highnesses receive homes that reflect their status and the vital role they play in our society,” President Hichilema noted.
The Chakwela Makumbi ceremony continues to be a cherished cultural tradition, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the richness of Zambia’s heritage and offer prayers for prosperity.
It should read “Senior Chieftainess Dr. Nkomeshya Mukamambo II”, NOT “Dr. Senior Chieftainess…”
And there we go again with early campaigning, even while the crippling blackouts are ragging to near out of control. Tuli mubwafya…
HH in opposition and HH as a President completely the opposite…wasting tax payers money every single day….do Zambians know that every mile that HH travels he uses tax payers money….HH is sick in the head
@Anonymous, not sick in the head. More likely ill advised by those that are close to him who are not reading the political environment on the ground. You are 100% correct, not the same person at all.
Never a truer word said NOT THE SAME !!!
He will eventually pay the price for not noticing the mood of the people
Crowds dont always mean popularity but CURIOSTY
It is better to make a ministry
And minister for traditional ceremony as that will help .
GRZ Already consumes more than 50% of our GDP
@Moto, GRZ has a Minister of Tourism. Culture and Arts fall under his Ministry. His name is Rodney Malindi Sikumba. The guy is being sidelined by the boss. And yet, we Zambians, are paying his salary as well as for the trips of the big boss.
I have nothing against Chiefs but I think its not right to build them palaces using taxpayers money. I am from Southern Province and I would strongly object to public taxes being used to build a palace for the Litunga an institution that used to encourage raids against my ancestors. By the way, are we a republic or a collection of Chiefdoms?