President Hakainde Hichilema has conferred national honours and awards on distinguished individuals and institutions in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the country during this year’s Africa Freedom Day commemoration held in Lusaka.
During the investiture ceremony, President Hichilema honoured several notable Zambians across various categories of national recognition.
Late statesman Ackson Sejani had posthumously been awarded the Order of the Eagle of Zambia 2nd Division, while Rosemary Ngulube and Jacob Kapanga Mwila were named Grand Officers of the Order of the Grand Companion of Freedom 2nd Division.
The President also posthumously honoured Godfrey Shula and Chipasha Mandalena Chola Mpuku as Officers of the Order of the Grand Companion of Freedom 3rd Division.
Under the Order of Distinguished Service 1st Division, Ellie Nzovu, Plyson Manyani Muzumara, and the late Kapelwa Mwanangu’mbi Sikota were recognised as Grand Commanders.
Recipients of the President’s Insignia of Honour included Karen Chilowa Nakawala, Willem Lublinkhof, Emmanuel Costa Chola, and Edward Mpundu, while Kenny Kasipa Sikalongwe received the President’s Insignia of Mercy.
Further recognition under the President’s Insignia for Meritorious Achievement went to Mafunase Ngosa Malenga, Lundazi Boarding Secondary School, and Elizabeth Manda Sianga for their outstanding service and contributions.
This year’s commemoration is under the theme Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve Goals for Agenda 2063.
By Victoria Kayeye Yambani
