Lungu family rejects poisoning allegations as court battle continues

2026-02-17 - 18:19

South African police have begun investigating allegations that former Zambian president Edgar Lungu may have been poisoned before his death, reopening a sensitive issue that has remained unresolved nearly a year after his passing and amid a continuing legal standoff over his burial. Lungu died on June 5, 2025, in South Africa. His body has