I have learnt with deep sorrow the death of Simon Ber Zukas who peacefully died at his Woodlands home in Lusaka, last evening.
Late Zukas distinguished himself as an uncompromising freedom fighter, and one of the few white men who stood on the side of Africans against the supremacy of the colonialist through his membership in Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula’s led African National Congress (ANC), and ultimately became one of the heroes of Zambia’s struggle for independence.
Two weeks ago, Simon Zukas visited me at State House under the Civic Duty Association (OCIDA), an organisation that promotes good governance and economic development for which he was Chairman.
Late Zukas belongs to a generation of selfless Zambian patriots who sacrificed and put their lives on the line inorder to liberate our country.
I wish to convey my sincere condolences to his widow Cynthia and the entire Zukas family over this sad loss. May His Soul Rest In Peace.
Hakainde Hichilema
President
Republic of Zambia
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