Traditional Authority Bwananyambi of Mangochi has died at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre.

Ministry of Local Government Spokesperson, Muhlabase Mughogho, has confirmed the death.

Bwananyambi, who was a sister to Senior Cheif Jalasi of Mangochi has been sick for a while and died this morning.

Mangochi District Commissioner Moses Chimphepo has announced that burial for the departed chief is scheduled for tomorrow.