August 23, 2012
By YANDE SYAMPEYO
PRESIDENT Sata is shocked and saddened by the untimely death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. In a letter of condolences to acting Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, President Sata said “It is with a profound sense of grief that I learnt of the passing of His Excellency the Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.”
President Sata said, “on behalf of the government and the people of the Republic of Zambia and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to convey heartfelt condolences to you, the people of Ethiopia and the first family of the Prime Minister.”
The message is contained in a statement issued by the President’s special assistant for press and public relations, George Chellah.
President Sata said the economic strides Ethiopia has achieved over the years can be attributed to Mr Zenawi’s illustrious and selfless dedication to public service.
“Prime Minister Zenawi will also be remembered for his tireless efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the Horn of Africa, even in the midst of turmoil.
“It is also under his chairmanship of the NEPAD heads of state and government orientation committee of the African Union that he greatly contributed to bringing greater visibility of Africa’s potential as a pole of growth in the new world economic order.”
The President adds; “please accept, Your Excellency and Dear Brother, my deepest sympathies to you, the bereaved family and the people of your country on this great loss.” Meanwhile, President Sata has also sent a message of condolences to Investrust Bank Plc chairman Friday Ndhlovu following the death of his wife, Margaret.
President Sata said Mrs Ndhlovu will be remembered as a great woman who dedicated her life to selfless service up to the time of her death.
“Indeed, she will be solely missed by all who knew her for the principles that she devotedly stood for.
“During this period of enormous pain, we show compassion with you and join in prayerful reflection, and beseech the Almighty God to grant the bereaved family solace and fortitude to bear this great loss. May the soul of your dear wife rest in eternal peace,” the President’s letter to Mr Ndhlovu reads in part.
And CLAVER MUTINTA reports that first President Kenneth Kaunda has described Mr Zenawi as a hospitable leader.
“I knew him as a quiet young man. Each time I met him, he was quiet, smiling most of the time and allowing you to feel at home in his presence,” Dr Kaunda said.
Dr Kaunda told the BBC’s Focus on Africa programme monitored in Lusaka yesterday evening that Mr Zenawi played a pivotal role in developing his country.
“The young man contributed a lot to the development of Ethiopia,” Dr Kaunda said.
Mr Zenawi died in a Brussels hospital on Tuesday.
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