A teacher at Dinde primary school in Nsanje, Chiyembekezo Kulinji, has committed suicide by hanging himself with a rope.

District Education Manager, Grestone Alindiamao has confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.

Alindiamao says reasons for the suicide are unknown.

He however says this has happened hours after the teacher’s grandfather passed on.

Police is yet to comment on the matter.