31/08/2026
Share cars or use buses to avoid parking crisis at inauguration - Kangwa
GOVERNMENT has advised people going to the National Heroes Stadium for President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration tomorrow to share cars or where possible, use buses because there will be limited parking space at the stadium.
Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has urged invited guests to travel together in fewer vehicles to avoid parking problems and congestion around the stadium.
This is because thousands of people are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony tomorrow.
“In order to avoid any inconvenience, all Invitees to the ceremony are encouraged to consider car pooling due to the limited parking space at the stadium,” Kangwa said.
The warning comes as Zambians get ready for the big event, with thousands of people from different parts of the country expected to travel to Lusaka to witness the inauguration.
Meanwhile, after days of Zambians crying for a declaration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration day a public holiday, Government heard their cries and given a day off to go and witness the historic ceremony without worrying about being suspended from work.
“In this regard, the President has declared Tuesday, 1st September 2026, the day of the Swearing-in Ceremony, as a Public Holiday,” Kangwa said.
Some netizens have even been joking that they have already “put their waists on stake” for the inauguration and promised to dance until the last song is played.
By George Musonda
Kalemba August 31, 2026