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FELIX TSHISEKEDI JETS INTO COMMISSION KAZUNGULA BRIDGE
AFRICAN union chairperson, Felix Tshisekedi has arrived in Livingstone ahead of today’s commissioning of the newly constructed Kazungula Bridge that links Zambia and Botswana.
The plane carrying Mr. Tshisekedi who is also Democratic Republic of Congo President touched down at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula international airport at 18:00 this yesterday.
He was received by Foreign Affairs Minister Joe Malanji together with his Southern province counterpart Dr. Edify Hamukale.
Upon arrival, Mr. Tshisekedi was accorded a half guard of honour mounted by the second infantry battalion of the Zambia Army.
Meanwhile President Edgar Lungu is today expected in Livingstone enroute to Kazungula District for the Bridge commissioning.