The Zambia Army regrets to announce the passing of Cpl Situmba Bwalya Simon at Maina Soko Medical Centre.
Cpl Situmba began his association with the Zambia Army as a volunteer theatre artist. He was an actor and a member of the Green Buffaloes Theatre Club, best known for his portrayal of Cpl Shapeela, the soldier who brought down the Mailoni Brothers in the documentary ’54 Days in Luano’.
He later achieved his dream of becoming an infantry soldier by enlisting in the Zambian Army as part of Intake 36 of 2021. Upon completing his training at 1 Engineer Regiment in Mufulira, he was assigned to the Military Customs and Arts Directorate at Army Headquarters in Lusaka, where he developed his skills as both a soldier and an artist until his untimely passing.
The Zambia Army extends its deepest condolences to his family and comrades.
Zambia Reports 2024