The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has said it is shocked with the death of its former leader John Zenus Ungapake Tembo.

Tembo died few minutes ago at Lilongwe City Clinic.

Speaking in an interview with the press MCP Secretary General Eisenhower Mkaka said the party has lost a pillar.

He said the funeral program will be released after consulting the family.

Meanwhile, former Official Hostess, Mama Cecilia Kadzamira has arrived at Lilongwe City Clinic.

He has died at the age of 91.