Ten year old Daniel Chibulu Mumba is among the five children who drowned in the ZNS Dam in Meanwood Ndeke, Chongwe.
He was the first born in the family of four and is being laid to rest today in Lusaka alongside two other victims.Daniel was due to report for Grade Six this Monday at Junior Tiny Tots School.
The school has described him as a brilliant and supportive pupil.
School Principal Mildred Bwalya says Daniel was always cheerful and ever willing to help his fellow learners.
Daniel passed away just nine days before his birthday, which falls on January 17.
📸 ZNBC’s Lucky Phiri