Death has been announced of Traditional Authority (T/A) Zilakoma of Nkhata Bay District.

T/A Zilakoma, born Sam Longwe, died in the morning hours of Thursday, 17th February, 2020 after a long battle with Anaemia.

He was born in 1964 and was installed as TA Zilakoma on 10th November, 2007.

The deceased is survived by five children and seven grandchildren.

Burial arrangements of the remains of the late T/A Zilakoma will be communicated later.