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President of Zambia from 2015 to 2021 (1956–2025)
Edgar Chagwa Lungu (11 November 1956 – 5 June 2025) was a Zambian politician who served as the sixth president of Zambia from 26 January 2015 to 24 August
Edgar_Lungu
Death and funeral of Edgar Lungu, sixth president of Zambia
Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the sixth president of Zambia, died on 5 June 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa, at the age of 68, while undergoing treatment for cardiac
Death and state funeral of Edgar Lungu
Death_and_state_funeral_of_Edgar_Lungu
First Lady of Zambia from 2015 to 2021 (born 1957)
She is the widow of the former Zambian president Edgar Lungu. While she was raised Catholic, Esther Lungu and her husband are currently practicing Baptists
Esther_Lungu
Development was elected president, defeating incumbent Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front. On 16 August, Lungu conceded in a televised statement, sending a letter
2021_Zambian_general_election
Building in Lusaka Province, Zambia
Banda, and Michael Sata. A planned interment for the sixth president, Edgar Lungu, was cancelled following a publicised dispute between his family and
Embassy Park Presidential Burial Site
Embassy_Park_Presidential_Burial_Site
President of Zambia since 2021
Anderson Mazoka. Prior to his election, Hichilema was a major opponent of Edgar Lungu, the president of Zambia from 2015 to 2021. On 11 April 2017, Hichilema
Hakainde_Hichilema
Zambian politician (born 1979)
convention in which the successor of Edgar Lungu (who decided to retire) for the Patriotic Front presidency would be chosen. Lungu was given back the title of
Brian_Mundubile
Social democratic political party in Zambia
Sata winning the presidential election. After Sata's death in 2014, Edgar Lungu became the party's leader and won subsequent presidential elections in
Patriotic_Front_(Zambia)
Edgar Lungu (11 November 1956 – 5 June 2025) was a Zambian politician who served as the sixth President of Zambia from 26 January 2015 to 24 August 2021
List of international presidential trips made by Edgar Lungu
List_of_international_presidential_trips_made_by_Edgar_Lungu
with proposals to amend the bill of rights and Article 79. President Edgar Lungu, previously elected in January 2015 to finish the term of Michael Sata
2016_Zambian_general_election
Zambian political alliance
November 2024 in Lusaka and the alliance chose former Zambia president Edgar Lungu to be the Alliance Chairperson and presidential candidate for 2026. Members
Tonse_Alliance
Head of state and government
others: Frederick Chiluba, Levy Mwanawasa, Rupiah Banda, Michael Sata, Edgar Lungu and the current president Hakainde Hichilema. In addition, acting president
President_of_Zambia
following his death on 28 October 2014. The ruling Patriotic Front candidate Edgar Lungu won by a narrow majority of just 27,757 votes (1.68%) against Hakainde
2015 Zambian presidential election
2015_Zambian_presidential_election
The inauguration of Edgar Lungu as the 6th president of Zambia took place on 13 September 2016. This was the second time Edgar Lungu took the oath after
Inauguration_of_Edgar_Lungu
with the goal to unseat the UPND in the 2026 election. Former president Edgar Lungu was announced as the chairman and presidential candidate, but was declared
2026_Zambian_general_election
Acting President of Zambia from 2014 to 2015
political party, the Patriotic Front. On 3 November 2014, Scott dismissed Edgar Lungu as Secretary General of the Patriotic Front; however, he reinstated him
Guy_Scott
2025 South African court case
President Edgar Lungu, who passed away in South Africa in June 2025. A dispute emerged between the Zambian government and members of Lungu's family regarding
Government of the Republic of Zambia v Lungu Family & Others
Government_of_the_Republic_of_Zambia_v_Lungu_Family_&_Others
Presidency of Hakainde Hichilema from 2021 to present
took office following his electoral victory over incumbent President Edgar Lungu in the 2021 general election. Upon assuming office, Hichilema inherited
Presidency of Hakainde Hichilema
Presidency_of_Hakainde_Hichilema
Zambian politician (born 1963)
and 2026, having been appointed to the position by former President Edgar Lungu. In January 2012 he bungee-jumped from the Victoria Falls bridge to restore
Given_Lubinda
Edgar Lungu, a lawyer and Patriotic Front (PF) politician originally from Ndola in Northern Rhodesia—then part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Timeline of the Edgar Lungu presidency
Timeline_of_the_Edgar_Lungu_presidency
Zambian politician (born 1970)
High Court of Zambia, and Defense Minister Edgar Lungu was declared the rightful president of the PF, with Lungu proceeding to be elected as the President
Miles_Sampa
Country in Southern Africa
his closest rival, incumbent president Edgar Chagwa Lungu, receiving 39% of the vote. On 16 August Edgar Lungu conceded in a TV statement, sending a letter
Zambia
Biography of Edgar Lungu
Odds: Zambia's President Edgar Chagwa Lungu's Rough Journey to State House is a biography of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu by the Zambian journalist
Against_All_Odds_(biography)
Zambian politician (born 1976)
2014, Sata moved Kalaba to being the Minister of Foreign Affairs. After Edgar Lungu became the head of state in January 2015, he retained Kalaba as the Foreign
Harry_Kalaba
Zambian lawyer and politician
and spokesperson for former President Edgar Lungu and his family. He was Lungu's lawyer in the case of whether Lungu is eligible to stand for presidency
Makebi_Zulu
Zambian politician and livestock specialist (born 1964)
and she was appointed to the cabinets of presidents Michael Sata and Edgar Lungu. After facing allegations of mismanaging social welfare funds during
Emerine_Kabanshi
seizure of more than $1.3 million in assets from Dalitso Lungu, the son of former president Edgar Lungu, citing failure to adequately explain the circumstances
2026_in_Zambia
Zambian politician
of Community Development and Social Welfare during the presidency of Edgar Lungu (2016 to 2021). She holds Advanced Certificate in Health Care and Advanced
Kampamba_Mulenga
his closest rival, incumbent president Edgar Chagwa Lungu, receiving 39% of the vote. On 16 August Edgar Lungu conceded in a TV statement, sending a letter
Politics_of_Zambia
Zambian politician and former minister of infrastructure and local government
1978) is a Zambian politician who served in the cabinet under President Edgar Lungu. He represented Chipangali Constituency in the National Assembly of Zambia
Vincent_Mwale
Zambian Political Scientist
political scientist who served as political advisor to Zambian president Edgar Lungu from 2019 until his death in 2025. He became State House Advisor to the
Zumani_Zimba
Zambian lawyer and former politician
He previously served as Deputy Minister of Justice under President Edgar Lungu. Mukata trained as a lawyer. He is a graduate of the University of Zambia
Keith_Mukata
The Second Lungu Cabinet is the 14th cabinet of Zambia and Second cabinet of President Edgar Lungu from 2016 to 2021. It consisted of 33 Cabinet Members:
Second_Lungu_Cabinet
Suburb of Lusaka, Zambia
000 inhabitants. Plans for redevelopment were announced by President Edgar Lungu in 2019. Misisi was established in the mid 1960s as a shanty town or
Misisi
Zambian politician (1961–2026)
Traditional Affairs In office February 2015 – September 2016 President Edgar Lungu Preceded by Nkandu Luo Succeeded by Lawrence Sichalwe Member of Parliament
Joseph_Katema
Male given name and family name
interior designer Edgar Lacy (1944–2011), American basketball player Edgar Lungu (1956–2025), 6th Republican President of Zambia (2015–2021) Edgar Maalouf (1934–2018)
Edgar
Topics referred to by the same term
Lungu may refer to: Alexei Lungu (born 1983), Moldovan politician and journalist Edgar Lungu (1956–2025), President of Zambia (2015–2021) Esther Lungu
Lungu
Zambian politician and scientist
July 2012 to February 2015. Luo was sworn in as Minister of Gender by Edgar Lungu in February 2015. In March 2016, Luo was adopted as President of the
Nkandu_Luo
Zambian politician (born 1959)
Commerce, Trade and Industry from 2004 to 2011. Under the presidency of Edgar Lungu, Mutati served as Minister of Finance from September 2016 to February
Felix_Mutati
Political party in Zambia
the ruling Patriotic Front by President Edgar Lungu in 2017. Kambwili had been a fierce critic of President Lungu since he was relieved off his duties in
National Democratic Congress (Zambia)
National_Democratic_Congress_(Zambia)
Zambian physician and politician
by President Edgar Lungu. After retaining his seat in the 2016 general election, he was promoted to Minister of Health by President Lungu. He was dismissed
Chitalu_Chilufya
landslide with over 996,000 votes between him and the Incumbent president Edgar Lungu who got 1,814, 201 votes in the August 2021 presidential election. Hakainde
Inauguration of Hakainde Hichilema
Inauguration_of_Hakainde_Hichilema
epocă pentru cultura Republicii Moldova". "Zambia's Former President Edgar Lungu Dies". 6 June 2025. "Zambia : Hichilema rises above Politics and Protocol
List of national days of mourning (2020–present)
List_of_national_days_of_mourning_(2020–present)
Zambian politician (born 1970)
appointed as the Provincial Minister for Lusaka Province by President Edgar Lungu. In February 2018, Mwakalombe was transferred to being the Provincial
Japhen_Mwakalombe
International crossing of the Zambezi River
presidents of Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa, Seretse Khama of Botswana, and Edgar Lungu of Zambia, inspected the progress on the Kazungula Bridge. During this
Kazungula_Bridge
Zambian Politician
Tasila Lungu Mwansa (born May 10, 1983) is a Zambian politician and philanthropist. She is a member of the Patriotic Front and is the former Member of
Tasila_Lungu
Airport in Ndola, Zambia
President Edgar Lungu decided to name this airbase after Zambia's first indigenous air commander, Peter Zuze. On 5 August 2021, President Edgar Lungu commissioned
Peter_Zuze_Air_Force_Base
Zambian legal practitioner
served as Attorney General under the government headed by President Edgar Lungu. He is a lawyer and advocate of the High Court for Zambia. Kalaluka is
Likando_Kalaluka
Zambian diplomat
cabinet Minister for Home Affairs by Michael Sata in December 2013. When Edgar Lungu was elected in 2015 named him Minister of Justice, a position he held
Ngosa_Simbyakula
Zambian musician
and was sentenced to 18 years in prison. He was pardoned by president Edgar Lungu after a year, and was subsequently appointed as an ambassador in the
General_Kanene
Zambian politician (born 1978)
minister under Acting President Guy Scott and later under President Edgar Lungu. In 2016, he was reassigned as the Provincial Minister for Muchinga Province
Sichone_Malozo
Japanese politician (born 1990)
parliamentary vice minister for foreign affairs during meetings with President Edgar Lungu and for a prime ministerial envoy on an official trip to Nigeria. From
Takato_Ishida
Zambian politician
January 2015, newly elected President Edgar Lungu appointed Wina as Vice President of Zambia. She ran on Lungu's ticket in the 2016 general election, becoming
Inonge_Wina
Zambian politician
appointed as the Northern Province Presidential Campaign Manager for Edgar Lungu ahead of the 2021 general election. AfricaNews (13 August 2024). "Zambia:
Geoffrey_Bwalya_Mwamba
Airport serving Ndola, Zambia
construction finished in August 2021, when it was commissioned by President Edgar Lungu. At that point, it was renamed Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
Simon_Mwansa_Kapwepwe_International_Airport
Zambian politician
Labour and Social Security in the Cabinet of Zambia by President Edgar Chagwa Lungu on 15 September 2016. In the past, she served as the president of
Joyce_Nonde-Simukoko
Zambian politician
Mushimba is a politician who was in Zambia's cabinet under President Edgar Lungu. He was born in Mufulira and was an engineer before entering parliament
Brian_Mushimba
election, a total of 45 new districts were created by Michael Sata and Edgar Lungu, bringing the total to 116 districts since April 2018. Total Districts
Districts_of_Zambia
Zambian politician
Minister of Energy and Water Development in October 2015 by President Edgar Lungu. At the 2016 election, she stood again as the PF candidate in Petauke
Dora_Siliya
Zambian politician
Broadcasting Services in the second cabinet of President Edgar Lungu. On 8 November 2016 President Lungu fired Kambwili as Information Minister a few days after
Chishimba_Kambwili
Edgar Lungu declared election winner". BBC News. 2016-08-15. Retrieved 2021-10-05. "Zambia election: Hakainde Hichilema beats President Edgar Lungu"
History_of_Zambia
City in Eastern Province, Zambia
the country, after Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone, by President Edgar Lungu on 24 February 2017. The city has undergone rapid economic and infrastructure
Chipata
President of Zimbabwe since 2017
of Botswana, President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, Zambian President Edgar Lungu and former President Kenneth Kaunda, and former Namibian presidents Sam
Emmerson_Mnangagwa
District in Central Province, Zambia
was moved back from Lusaka Province to Central Province by President Edgar Lungu in 2018. "Shibuyunji (District, Zambia) - Population Statistics, Charts
Shibuyunji_District
the Zambian government to return the body of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, shortly after it had been transferred to state custody. 8 May – The
2026_in_South_Africa
Zambian politician
Affairs Committee of the National Assembly, she was appointed by President Edgar Lungu to his cabinet in October 2016 and took over the post of Minister for
Sylvia_Bambala_Chalikosa
South African anti-apartheid activist and politician (1917–1993)
was opened by South African President Jacob Zuma, Zambian President Edgar Lungu and former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda. To conclude the centenary
Oliver_Tambo
Bilateral relations
the neighboring country, but on 20 November 2017, Zambian President Edgar Lungu called on Robert Mugabe not to escalate the situation and to step down
Zambia–Zimbabwe_relations
President of Zambia from 2011 to 2014
left the country for what was described as a medical check-up, leaving Edgar Lungu, the Minister of Defence, in charge of the country in his absence. Given
Michael_Sata
Zambian accountant, bank executive and politician
appointed Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry by Zambian President Edgar Lungu. At the 2016 general election, she was elected as Member of Parliament
Margaret_Mwanakatwe
National monument and museum in Lusaka, Zambia
October 2017 by South African President Jacob Zuma, Zambian President Edgar Lungu and founding Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda. The safe house was specifically
Oliver_Tambo_Heritage_House
Political party in Zambia
Front (PF) candidate Edgar Lungu after receiving the backing of several MMD MPs. Although Hichilema received 47% of the vote, Lungu was elected with 48%
United Party for National Development
United_Party_for_National_Development
Executive government of Zambia
which his party, the UPND, defeated the incumbent PF led by President Edgar Lungu. Hichilema was sworn in on 24 August 2021, and the formation of his cabinet
First_Hichilema_Cabinet
1st President of Zambia, 1964-1991
He also avoided alcohol and gave up drinking tea in 1953. President Edgar Lungu announced on his Facebook page that Zambia will observe 21 days of national
Kenneth_Kaunda
Bilateral relations
two-day visit to Lusaka at the invitation of Zambian President Edgar Lungu. In November 2015, Lungu made an official visit to Dar es Salaam, where he met with
Tanzania–Zambia_relations
Zambian journalist and businessman (1931–2021)
highest civil decoration, the Order of the Eagle of Zambia, by President Edgar Lungu in 2019. Andrew was born in colonial Cyprus and migrated to Northern
Andrew_Sardanis
First Lady of Zambia from 2011 to 2014
Kaseba and the other seven PF candidates lost their party's nomination to Edgar Lungu at the party's November general conference. In 2016, it was speculated
Christine_Kaseba
Zambian engineer, politician and former Cabinet minister
appointed Minister of Works and Supply on 31 October 2016 by President Edgar Lungu. On 14 February 2018, he was transferred to being the Minister of Energy
Mathew_Nkhuwa
Zambian politician
from January 2019 in the Zambian government. Politics of Zambia Second Lungu Cabinet "Elizabeth Phiri | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament
Elizabeth_Phiri
Suburb of Lusaka, Zambia
operation, as the dealers moved back into their territories. President Edgar Lungu announced plans to redevelop Chibolya in 2019. "DEC destroys drug labs
Chibolya
Timeline of the presidency of Hakainde Hichilema
general election held on 12 August 2021, defeating incumbent president Edgar Lungu. His election marked a transfer of power following a period of economic
Timeline of the Hakainde Hichilema presidency
Timeline_of_the_Hakainde_Hichilema_presidency
2014 death of the President of Zambia
for a medical check-up in the United Kingdom, leaving Defence Minister Edgar Lungu in charge in his absence. Sata's absence from public view, given that
Death and state funeral of Michael Sata
Death_and_state_funeral_of_Michael_Sata
presidential by-election was held in 2015 and won by the PF's Edgar Lungu, who received 48% of the vote. Lungu was re-elected in the 2016 general elections, which
Elections_in_Zambia
President: Edgar Lungu 18 March – First case of the COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia 22 March – A third case was recorded. The patient was a man who had travelled
2020_in_Zambia
Calendar year
prisoners to celebrate Eid al-Fitr and, two days later, President of Zambia Edgar Lungu pardons nearly 3,000 inmates to commemorate Africa Freedom Day. May 25
2020
Prime minister (since 21 June 2021) Zambia Presidents (complete list) – Edgar Lungu, president (25 January 2015 – 24 August 2021) Hakainde Hichilema, president
List of state leaders in the 2020s
List_of_state_leaders_in_the_2020s
Zambian politician and Member of Parliament
decided to leave the UPND in order to join the Patriotic Front. After Edgar Lungu retained his position as President of Zambia at the 2016 general election
Richard_Kapita
Inability of the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach to open
of 18. The Zambian government announced that the President of Zambia Edgar Lungu has achalasia, bearing symptoms that sometimes occur during official
Esophageal_achalasia
International Conference Centre of Malawi
Notable people who visited the conference include the president of Zambia, Edgar Lungu, President of World Bank, Makhtar Diop, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi
Bingu International Conference Centre
Bingu_International_Conference_Centre
Zambian politician
Development and Social Welfare In office September 2018 – July 2019 President Edgar Lungu Preceded by Emerine Kabanshi Succeeded by Kampamba Mulenga Minister in
Olipa_Phiri
Belarusian-Russian businessman (born 1968)
also met Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zambia's President Edgar Lungu. Zimbabwe and Zambia are expected to become important hubs for fertiliser
Dmitry_Mazepin
7th Chief Justice of Zambia (1952–2021)
Mambilima swore in four members of the tribunal appointed by President Edgar Lungu to investigate him for alleged misconduct. Nchito applied for Judicial
Irene_Mambilima
Zambian politician
September 2016 Chama was appointed Minister of Defence in President Edgar Lungu's new cabinet. At the same time he was also nominated to be a member of
Davies_Chama
Zambian police officer
Police (2016-2021). He was appointed to the position in 2016 by President Edgar Lungu. In 2018, he was called to testify in a criminal case of Zambian politician
Kakoma_Kanganja
orders a suspension of the burial of former president Edgar Lungu amid a dispute between Lungu's family and the Zambian government over the funeral arrangements
2025_in_Zambia
Zambian politician
Minister of Agriculture (February 2018 to May 2021) under the presidency of Edgar Lungu. Katambo stood as the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy candidate in
Micheal_Zondani_Katambo
Official residence of the President of Zambia
Michael Sata (1937–2014) 23 September 2011 28 October 2014[†] 3 years, 35 days 6 Edgar Lungu (1956–2025) 25 January 2015 24 August 2021 6 years, 211 days
State_House,_Lusaka
Zambian diplomat (born 1959)
Daniel Foote who was implicitly expelled from Zambia by then President Edgar Lungu in 2019. However, Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji stated that
Lazarous_Kapambwe
Zambian politician
president Edgar Lungu until 2023 after the former president decided to re-join active politics. Tayali argued that he cannot support Lungu because the
Chilufya_Tayali
Jiabao May 23, 2012 Gerald K. Peter Nyirenda Michael Sata Wen Jiabao January 1, 2017 Chisanga Fredrick Kabwe Chargé d'Affaires Edgar Lungu Wen Jiabao
List of ambassadors of Zambia to China
List_of_ambassadors_of_Zambia_to_China
EDGAR LUNGU
EDGAR LUNGU
Boy/Male
Christian, Gaelic, Hindu, Indian
Form of Edgar; From the Oak Tree Ford
Boy/Male
English
An Old English name meaning rich or happy (ead), and spear.
Boy/Male
Welsh
Legendary son of Aedd.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Shakespearean, Swedish, Swiss
Wealthy Spear-man; Owner of Spear; Protector of the God; Rich; God Spear; Blessed; Rich Spear
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Edgar.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Edgar.
Male
English
Variant spelling of Middle English Elgar, ELLGAR means "elf spear."
Male
English
Variant spelling of Middle English Algar, ELGAR means "elf spear."Â
Male
French
French form of Anglo-Saxon Eádgár, EDGARD means "rich spear."
Boy/Male
German, Swedish
Wealthy Sea
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon English French
Lucky spearman.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Edgar.
Boy/Male
British, English
An Old English Name; Rich; Happy
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, Danish, English, French, German, Swedish
Wealthy Spear-man; Fortunate and Powerful; God Spear; Lucky Spearman; Rich Spear
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Fortunate Spear
Boy/Male
English American Anglo Saxon Shakespearean
Fortunate and powerful. From the Old English name Eadgar, a compound of 'ead' meaning rich or...
Boy/Male
Teutonic
Shining spear.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a Middle English personal name, either Egar (see Edgar) or Algar (see Alger).Jewish (Sephardic) : variant of Hagar.
Boy/Male
British, Christian, English, German, Swedish, Teutonic
Spear from the Elves; Shining Spear; Elf Spear
Male
English
Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Eádgár, EDGAR means "rich spear."
EDGAR LUNGU
EDGAR LUNGU
EDGAR LUNGU
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n.
Any bombycid moth of the genera Eriogaster and Lasiocampa; as, the oak eggar (L. roboris) of Europe.