Zambia's President-elect Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for his second term as the country's president. 

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined several other African heads of state to witness the inauguration ceremony.

Zambia's government says it will not interfere with how, when and where the family of the late former President Edgar Lungu chooses to bury him.

Zambia's incumbent President, Hakainde Hichilema, has confirmed that he will retain his Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, as his running mate for the upcoming general elections in August. 

It is still uncertain when the remains of Zambia's former president, Edgar Lungu, will be buried.
Lungu died nine months ago, and the burial process has been delayed due to court battles between the family and the government.

Speaker of the National Assembly in Zambia, Nellie Mutti, has ordered that the daughter of the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, Tasila Lungu, an elected Member of Parliament, should appear before her office 14 days after the burial of her father; failure to do so would see her lose her seat. 

Zambia is mourning the death of its sixth President, Edgar Lungu.

Lungu died today in Pretoria, South Africa, where he had been receiving specialized medical treatment.

The news was confirmed by Given Lubinda, Acting President of the Patriotic Front.