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Rupiah to attend Zuma's inauguration

Rupiah to attend Zuma's inauguration
Written by Masuzyo Chakwe
Thursday, May 07, 2009 3:18:09 PM

PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda is on Friday scheduled to leave for South Africa to attend the inauguration of South Africa's President-elect Jacob Zuma.

In a statement issued by special assistant to the President for press and public relations Dickson Jere, President Banda was invited by the South African government to be among several other African heads of state and government at a ceremony to be held tomorrow in Pretoria.

Jere stated that President Banda would be accompanied by first lady Thandiwe and foreign affairs minister Kabinga Pande.

Jere stated that President Banda was scheduled to return to Lusaka on Sunday.

Labels: DICKSON JERE, JACOB ZUMA, RUPIAH BANDA

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