Former Cabinet Minister in the Movement for Multi-party Democracy -MMD- Government, Andrew Mulenga has died.
Mulenga died in the early hours of today at the University Teaching Hospital, aged 69.
Secretary to Cabinet Simon Miti has confirmed the death to the national broadcaster, in a statement issued this evening.
Dr. Miti said funeral is being held at his residence, Plot Number 4825/M, Mulenga Farm, off Ngwerere Road in Lusaka.
He however said members of the public are advised that attendance to the funeral house has been restricted to close family members and friends, in line with public health guidelines on preventing the further spread of COVID-19.
Dr. Miti said further details on the funeral programme will be issued later.
The late Mulenga served as Minister of Education and Minister of Local Government and Housing.