Paramount Chief Chitimukulu says he has come to terms with the passing of his wife and remains strong.

The traditional leader has stated that coming to accept the loss of his wife will help him cope with life.

ZANIS reports that the Mwinelubemba said this when a team of senior government officials led by Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati, visited him at the palace to mourn with him.

He said the visit demonstrates that the government is mourning with him, noting that mourning in isolation can be traumatising.

Meanwhile, the Paramount Chief has emphasised the importance of unity, and encouraged people to learn from his experience by supporting one another during such a time.

“From the death of my wife, I can see that maybe there is something I need to learn from my life. It’s 12 months from the time I lost my two sons and now my wife,” he said.

The traditional leader further expressed gratitude to the government and all the people including organisations that have sent messages of condolences to him.

Meanwhile, Mr Mutati assured Paramount Chief Chitimukulu and his family of full government support throughout the mourning period.

Mr Mutati also delivered a message of sympathy and solidarity on behalf of the government.

He encouraged the traditional leader not to forget God during this period.