Message of Condolences By President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Following the Passing On of the Former President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu I have learned with a deep sense of sadness about the passing on of the former President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu. In that vein, the passing on of former President Lungu is deeply felt by the Namibian people who have forged strong bonds of friendship with the Zambian people over many decades. The Namibian people have benefitted immensely from the generosity of the Zambian Government and its people who hosted the liberation movement, SWAPO and its leadership, at great cost to its own internal security. At independence in 1990, Namibia relied on steadfast Zambian expertise in developing administrative frameworks for Government and President Lungu continued with the tradition of closer cooperation and friendship between our two nations. As Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, I recall meeting on several occasions President Lungu during his tenure in Office and I felt his resolute commitment to stronger bilateral cooperation between Namibia and Zambia. On behalf of the people and the Government of the Republic of Namibia, I wish to convey heartfelt condolences to President Hakainde Hichilema, Former First Lady Madam Esther Lungu, the children, the entire bereaved family and the fraternal people of Zambia. During this period of profound sorrow for the Zambian nation, I wish to assure the sister Republic of Zambia and its people that the Namibian people stand with you in grief. May the Soul of former President Edgar Lungu Rest in Eternal Peace.