Chitimukulu to be installed month-end
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By NORMA SIAME –

THE installation of Henry Kanyanta Sosala as Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba speaking people, will be held this month end, a royal establishment representative has said.
Lubemba traditional council spokesperson Washanga Mpika said in an interview yesterday that, President Edgar Lungu and Chief Mukulumpe from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have been invited to attend the event.
“We have invited the President and many other Government officials including many chiefs from across Zambia to come and celebrate with us. As you may be aware, the Bemba speaking people originated from DR Congo as King Mukulumpe of the olden days was the father of our first Chitimukulu and his siblings. So it will be a great honour to have him and all our other invited guests,” Mr Washanga said.
The installation, which should have taken place last year, was delayed due to misunderstandings between Government and the traditional council responsible for the appointment of the Chitimukulu.
President Lungu’s recognition of Mr Sosala as the bona-fide paramount chief, has since paved way for the event to take place on July 31, this year.
The installation will be followed by the Kusefya pa Ng’wena traditional ceremony which would be held the following week.

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