Death has been announced of Veteran musician and former government’s Director of Culture (Arts and Crafts), Bernard Kwilimbe.

Kwilimbe died on Sunday evening at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) where he was admitted.

Musician Union of Malawi (MUM) President Reverend Chimwemwe Mhango confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.

Mhango expressed shock over the death of Kwilimbe.

Burial of Kwilimbe will take place on n Tuesday 5 September,2017.