"Barotse Royal Establishment Ngambela, Mukela Manyando, has retired after serving the traditional institution for twenty years. Acting Ngambela Muchezi Kalonga clarified that Mr. Manyando retired to focus on personal and family matters rather than being fired."
By Sibeso Likezo
Barotse Royal Establishment Ngambela, MUKELA MANYANDO, has retired from his position as Sope to His Majesty the Litunga of Barotseland, LUBOSI IMWIKO II.
Speaking during a press briefing in Limulunga, Acting Ngambela MUCHEZI KALONGA said Mr MANYANDO retired to focus on personal and family matters.
Mr KALONGA said Mr MANYANDO had served the traditional institution for twenty years since his installation in 2000, clarifying that he has not been fired.
The Barotse Royal Establishment has commended the former NGAMBELA for his contribution to safeguarding the kingship and promoting the development of the institution.
In a separate interview, Mr MANYANDO urged his successor to uphold the responsibility of protecting the kingship of Barotseland while preserving its culture and traditions.
Meanwhile, Induna INGANGWANA said Mr MANYANDO would be remembered for promoting unity, peace and reconciliation, as well as strengthening cooperation between traditional leadership and the central government.
Originally published by ZNBC News
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