Death has been announced of Sub Traditional Authority (STA) Chikwa of Kasungu District.

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has confirmed of the development in a statement made available to faceofmalawi.

According to the statement, the STA, real name Lubi Chikwa, died on Wednesday 21st April, 2021 at Kamuzu Central Hospital after a long battle with Diabetes.

He was born on 5th May, 1969 and was promoted to his current position on 9th September, 2019.

The departed STA is survived by a wife and four children.

Burial of the remains of STA Chikwa will take place on Friday, 23rd April, 2021 at his headquarters in Kasungu.