Deputy Chairperson, in conclusion, allow me to quote the verses from one of the revolutionary songs sang during the 1980s in celebration of the heroism of Kenneth Kaunda and his people for their unwavering support to our struggle that:

#### Zambian people, loving people, Although you are far from home; We shall miss you; And we shall need you for the things you have done for us.

Long live the spirit of Kenneth Kaunda, long live ... [Interjections.]

The DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Thank you very much, hon members, before we can conclude the oration of condolences, let's first observe a moment of silence in honour of the former president, Comrade Dr Kenneth Kaunda. May his revolutionary soul, with the soul of all the duly departed rest in eternal peace.

Thank you very much to everyone who participated in the oration. It was touching indeed. It is just a reminder of our dark past, but it is also a reflection on the fact that we need to make sure that we deal with the future of our children in a way the late Dr Kaunda dealt with the fact, that he knew that if we don't start today, there won't be a future. He indeed gave us a path to walk on. Let us continue on that path. Thank you very much for the harmony and cohesion that we observed during this debate. We appreciate that.

I also want to appreciate all members, particularly the permanent and special delegates that participated throughout this term. The NCOP was extremely productive during this term. I think we need express our appreciation to all the members that made sure that we continue being productive the way we were. I want to express the appreciation to the presidium, but also in particular, to our Chief Whip and the Whips that made sure that the NCOP's work continued in this term.

Members, we know that it is constituency time, that there are elections coming, but we also request that you take time off and give attention to yourselves, that you relax and rest because we still have a lot that we want to do, particularly in the time of this pandemic. Continue to stay safe, to look after your own health. I can tell you now that we are steaming, we are using Entress drops, Turlington and all of those home remedies to make sure that we continue to be able to do what we are supposed to do.

Hon members, we don't want to lose more people. We also want to make sure that we attend to our own health. Thank you, hon Labuschagne. I cannot conclude this appreciation without appreciating our staff under the capable leadership of our secretary to the NCOP that made sure that throughout ...

particularly the technical side of our operations. They have been running very smoothly.

We must also express appreciation, particularly this term to the Ministers and the executives of the different provinces that always responded to our call as the NCOP. This is the last day of our gatherings for now, but we know we need to be flexible because we know we can be called anytime for any important topic or something that we need to attend to as the National Council of Provinces. I must say it is a real pleasure to work with you in spite of our differences but we are able to run this institution with maturity and with the necessary attention and commitment.

Thank you very much. I don't want to say enjoy your constituency period but I really want to you that you take time off and attend to yourselves. Thank you very much, hon Chairperson and the delegates that participated in the business of the day. Let me thank our Minister and particularly the special delegates. We never had a challenge on getting special delegates from the provinces