Zambezi Region mourns historian Francis Sinvula

NAMPA

2025-01-12

KATIMA MULILO – Well-known storyteller and historian, Francis Mabuku Sinvula a.k.a 'Ba Mars', who passed away at the age of 67. (Photo: Contributed)

KATIMA MULILO, 12 JAN (NAMPA) – Inhabitants of the Zambezi Region are in mourning following the death of well-known public figure, storyteller and historian Francis Mabuku Sinvula, also known as ‘Ba Mars’, who passed away on Thursday.
He was 67.
Sinvula’s death was confirmed by his nephew Neo Mutonga, who described his demise as a very big loss not only to the Sinvula family, but the entire region and country at large.
“He was a very good teacher...

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