THE first memorial Service for the late fourth President of Zambia Rupiah Bwezani Banda will be held on Saturday.

President Hakainde Hichilema and the First Lady Mutinta Hichilema will lead the Memorial Church Service at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross at 10:00 hours.

Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said in a statement yesterday the Memorial Church Service will be followed by the Blessing of the Tomb Stone and Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Presidential Burial Site, Embassy Park, Lusaka.

“The general public is, however, advised that attendance at the Blessing of the Tomb Stone and Wreath Laying Ceremony is strictly by invitation,” Mr Kangwa said.

He said the event has been restricted to only close family members of the Late Fourth President and a few invited guests.

“Members of the public are encouraged to follow the live proceedings of the First Memorial of the Late His Excellency Mr. Rupiah Bwezani Banda, on the National Broadcaster, Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation Television and other media platforms,” Mr Kangwa said.