Death has been announced of 2023/2024 ZIALE student Michael Kagwedezeka Phiri.

Phiri died on Wednesday night in his sleep, according to reports made available to this publication.

The death of Mr Phiri, an established businessman and academician, has shocked many of his friends who have taken to social media to express their disbelief.

According to some of his close friends, Mr Phiri never got sick hence his death was utterly shocking.

Funeral details remain sketchy at the moment.