Zambian Ex-President's Family Settles Funeral Row with Government
The former leader's family and the government have reached an agreement on funeral costs
The former President of Zambia's family has agreed to cover the costs of the state funeral, ending a dispute with the government. The announcement comes after the Cabinet decided to foot the bill for the ex-president's memorial services, which ranged from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.
The argument over who should pay for the services began after the death of the former President. The government, which declined to reveal the specific cost of the funeral, previously indicated that it would cover all expenses, but the late leader's family disputed this.
The family argued they could not afford to cover the expenses and criticized the government for not providing enough support. The dispute gained widespread attention and sparked debate on social media.
The settlement comes as the government prepares to hold a state funeral for the former President, with details to be announced later. The President and other senior government officials will attend the event.
Stay tuned to our website for further updates on this developing story.
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