A deputy headteacher for Nyambalo primary school in Bvumbwe in Thyolo has hanged himself to death and reasons for his action are not yet known.

The body of the head teacher has been discovered this morning by the landlord after missing for some time.

Group Village Headman Gilioti has confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.

According to the Chief, the deputy headteacher identified as Thom Tsegula who was living alone.

The Malawi Police service (MPS) is yet to comment on the matter.