Zipsco - The Mind Clinic

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I am so proud of the work we did around Vespers Shimunzhila.

On 5th of May 2020 I wrote ….

THANK YOU ZAMBIA FOR SPEAKING FOR VESPERS

On behalf of Voice of Vespers (VOV), and on behalf of the Shimunzhila family we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who voiced out their pain over the past nearly two years.

It's been a lonely journey for the parents and family of Vessy without their pillar and anchor.

The K500,000 plus interest consent settlement means nothing to the family because it can never replace their daughter. However, it is a gesture of admission of guilt on the part of government and this will help the family bring closure to this matter.

We wish the government had settled this matter long before this. We hope no other student or citizens will ever die in the hands of reckless and overzealous officers who are supposed to be custodians of the law.

A special thanks to The Law Association of ZAMBIA (LAZ) for their tireless efforts. A warm gratitude to the University of ZAMBIA students (including all the Universities and Colleges that participated), union leaders and even lectures who stood by Vespers even in death.

This Victory is not the work of one person. It is the voice of us all.

I would like to personally thank my fellow VOVs (Mampi, Wezi, Lucy, Kantu, BFlow (Brian) and Lovemore) for travelling to Namwala to meet the family and contributing to the family without publicity of the enormous gifts. It was a long trip with great sacrifice from each one. Thank you my friends and you were just the best people to be with in this battle. We were misunderstood at times, threatened and sometimes sidelined. But together we banded for Vessy.

For us now our focus is whose voice shall we speak for next.

God will guide us.

Thank you very much.

May God bless Zambia.

MC NAWA

CONTINUE TO RIP

ELECTROCUTION INCIDENT AT UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA: POLICE RESPONSE

April 7, 2024-On the evening of April 6, 2024, at approximately 23:40 hours Chelston Police Station received a distressing report of electrocution from Ms. Mwanja Daka, aged 29, residing at house 86/24 Ng’ombe Chimulambe Street. Ms. Daka, a registered nurse at the University of Zambia clinic, reported a tragic incident involving Ms. Margret Chibesakunda, aged 22, a third-year student studying Public Administration at the University of Zambia.
According to the report, Ms. Chisabekunda was fatally electrocuted while attempting to plug her phone for charging. The incident occurred around 21:30 hours at October Block 2, Room 23, of the University of Zambia Great East Road Campus. Ms. Chibesakunda sustained severe burns on her neck, right elbow, and leg. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries.
Following the unfortunate event, there was a spontaneous demonstration by University of Zambia students, obstructing the Great East Road with stones and drums. In response, police officers swiftly intervened to restore public order. The students were urged to mourn within the campus premises rather than disrupting public order. Fortunately, the students complied with the advice and returned to the University grounds.
The deceased's body was transferred to the University of Zambia clinic and subsequently deposited at the University Teaching Hospital Mortuary awaiting postmortem and burial.
The Zambia Police Service extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Margret Chibesakunda during this difficult time. Our investigation into the circumstances surrounding the electrocution incident is ongoing, and we are committed to ensuring that justice is served.

Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER.