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(LUSAKATIMES) Princes Nakatindi was a heroine of Independence struggle – Mutesa

Princes Nakatindi was a heroine of Independence struggle – Mutesa
TIME PUBLISHED - Saturday, April 7, 2012, 2:36 pm

Zambia for Empowerment and Development (ZED) president Fredrick Mutesa has described the late princess Nakatindi Wina as a heroine of the Independence struggle.

Commenting on the death of Princess Nakatindi who died on Thursday at Mill Park Hospital in Johannesburg South Africa after a heart related operation; Dr. Mutesa said the late princess was a steward for Independence struggle and the political fraternity at large.

He says she made tremendous contributions to the political landscape of Zambia during her time and that her death must be a unifying factor in the country.

Dr Mutesa says Princess Nakatindi’s death is a great loss to the nation and he has since expressed his condolences to the Wina family.

The ZED president has also urged Malawians to remain united following the death of their sitting President Bingu Wa Mutharika.

And Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) president Alex Ng’oma says Zambia has yet again lost a gallant patriot who labored tirelessly to fight for the country’s freedom.

Dr. Ng’oma who is also a political scientist tells Qfm in an interview that Princess Wina will greatly be remembered for her contributions to Zambia’s political and social development.

Princess Nakatindi was evacuated to South Africa after it became evident that she required urgent specialist Medical attention and passed away on Thursday at around 22:30 hours after a heart related operation.

QFM

Labels: FRED MUTESA, INDEPENDENCE, ZED

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