Republican President Hakainde Hichilema is expected in Luapula Province for a two-day working visit.
Luapula Province Permanent Secretary Mighty Mumba says the Head of State will arrive in Mansa District on Friday, July 30 2022 for an official visit.
Mr. Mumba notes that while in the Province President Hichilema will grace the Mutomboko Traditional Ceremony of the Lunda people in Luapula Province on Saturday in Mwansabombwe District.
He says the Head of State will also attend the ‘Meet and Greet the Republican President Gala Dinner’ at Sali Riverside Resort in Mansa on Friday evening.
The gala dinner is a fundraising venture being organized by the United Party for National Development (UPND) in Luapula Province.
The Permanent Secretary is also happy with the preparations of this year’s Mutomboko Traditional Ceremony.
He says as the Provincial Administration they have done their best in assisting the Mwata Kazembe to host a successful traditional ceremony.
Mr. Mumba adds that the Mutomboko traditional ceremony is expected to draw a lot of people from across the country.
He says this will be of great economic benefit to the Province in respect to the hospitality industry and businesses trading in various commodities.