PRESIDENT HICHILEMA HOLDS TALKS WITH THE LITUNGA AND PARAMOUNT CHIEF MPEZENI
Lusaka… Tuesday September 23, 2025 – President Hakainde Hichilema has said he was deeply honoured to host His Majesty the Litunga, Lubosi Imwiko II, and Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV at State House earlier today.
According to the Head of State, the meeting focused on preserving Zambia’s rich cultural heritage, advancing the economic and social development of the people, and strengthening dialogue and collaboration between government and traditional leadership on issues affecting communities.
President Hichilema emphasised that traditional leaders were held in the highest esteem as custodians of culture and vital partners in national development.
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He further noted that their role in bridging the gap between citizens and government highlighted a shared responsibility to serve communities with unity, respect, and dedication.
The colonial position of paramount chief is really one where some African royals were turned into house negroes by the colonial government in a very clever way so that it’s not immediately obvious.
Could have been “The Royal Majesties the Litunga , Lubosi Imwiko II and Mpezeni IV ”
They are all Kings in their own right. Very Important.
How did the British so brain wash us that we continue to use their derogatory titles for our kings?
There’s a love-hate relationship between the British and former colonial subjects. It can get tricky if one is not sufficiently open minded.