Information reaching this publication indicates that a Commission of Inquiry into the June 10 2024 military plane crash that claimed the life of former Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima in Chikangawa forest has commenced its work.

Chairperson of the Commission Jabbar Alide confirmed of the development in an interview with one of the local daily papers.

“The details of the work we are doing remain private and I cannot give details to the media or the public at this point. We are going to provide relevant information at an appropriate time,” Alide was quoted as saying.

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera instituted the commission of inquiry following pressure from the family of Chilima and some human right activists in the country.

President gave the committee November 30 2024 deadline to submit its report.

Chilima died in plane crash on June 10, 2024 together with 8 others.