Death has been announced of well-known Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier Titus Wakhama.

According to information at hand, Wakhama died this morning after a short illness.

Apart from serving as MDF soldier, Wakhama also served as netball empire coach, administrator and tutor.

Condolence messages have since started pouring in.

Writing on her official facebook page Malawi Queens star Mwawi Kumwenda said: “We have lost one of the best netball umpire in malawi, you will be dearly miss Titus wakhama .”

Meanwhile, funeral details are still sketchy.