Death has been announced of former Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice James Kalaile.

MEC publicist Sangwani Mwafulirwa has confirmed of the development.

However, Mwafulirwa could not give details.

According to Mwafulirwa, the commission was still getting more information from the bereaved family.

Kalaile served as MEC chairperson between 1999 and 2004.

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