Family spokesperson for the late Edgar Lungu, Makebi Zulu, has survived a road traffic accident while on a campaign trail to take over leadership of the Patriotic Front (PF) that was led by the late former President of Zambia.

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.