The South African government has not granted authority for the burial of Zambia's former president, Edgar Lungu, to be buried in that country.

The Zambian Parliament yesterday debated the late Edgar Lungu's funeral impasse, with the country's Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, calling on the family to take charge.

The remains of Zambia’s former President, Edgar Lungu, which were scheduled to be repatriated to Zambia, were not returned as initially announced.

Makebi Zulu, the family’s lawyer and spokesperson, has accused the Zambian government of retracting the agreement reached last Sunday.

The remains of former President Edgar Lungu will be repatriated from South Africa to Zambia on Wednesday, June 10.

Zambia's Secretary to Cabinet announced that President Hakainde Hichilema has declared a 7-day mourning period in honour of his predecessor.