By Musa Mdluli

MATSAPHA: His Majesty King Mswati has expressed sadness regarding the death of Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini.

Speaking during the memorial service of the late PM through his representative Prince Mabandla, the King said it was very sad to lose the Prime Minister whom he described as young and energetic.

“Their Majesties mourn with the nation and the Dlamini family for the loss of His Excellency. The Lord has given, the Lord has taken. It's sad to lose someone so young and energetic” said the King.

The memorial service was held at Jesus Calls Worship Centre in Matsapha and was attended by among others, Speaker in the Hose of Assembly Petros Mavimbela, Cabinet Ministers, members of the royal family and corporate leaders.

As per a government statement, the Prime Minister who died after testing positive to COVID-19 will be buried at eNhlanhleni on Saturday(26th December 2020)

Additional info: Eswatini Government.