Zambia President Edgar Lungu collapsed during a national defence day event in the capital Lusaka on Sunday.
Shortly after, Secretary to the State Dr Simon Miti issued a statement assuring the public that President Lungu is okay and " he continues to discharge his duties."
Dr Miti stated that during the observation of the 45th Defence Force Day commemoration and Investiture Ceremony the Head of State experienced" sudden dizziness, " but has since recovered.
President Lungu had a similar experience in 2015 caused by what the presidency said was " oesophagus condition, "
The Zambian leader has been at the helm of Southern African nation since 2014 when he won a presidential by-election necessitated by Michael Sata's death.
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