President Hakainde Hichilema has accorded former Vice-President Dr. Guy L Scott a State Funeral in recognition of his distinguished professional and political contribution to Zambia.
Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa announced in a statement issued that Dr. Scott died earlier today at the age of 82 after an illness at his Trotover Farm in Leopards Hill, Lusaka.
Dr. Scott served as Republican Vice-President from 2011 to 2014 under Zambia's Fifth President, Michael Chilufya Sata.
He also served as Acting President of the Republic of Zambia from October 2014 to January 2015 following the death of President Sata on October 28, 2014.
Prior to serving as Vice-President, Dr. Scott held the position of Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries in the administration of Zambia's Second Republican President, Dr. Frederick Chiluba.
Government has since advised that the State Funeral and burial programme will be announced in due course.
By: Augustine Kapambwe
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