levy mwanawasa , the president of zambia died unexpectedly at age 59 . he died in a paris hospital in france . his death was intially advertised by an anonymous party member . it was again confirm on television by current chancellor rupiah banda . mwanawase received a stroke while in egypt in june of this year for an african commission meeting , whereafter he was headed to france . his condition suddenly deteriorated on monday .
The Zambian government has ordered to plant potatoes.