Chief Mashayamombe Has Died

Chief Mashayamombe, born Ignatius Chiketa Kanengoni, has died.

He was 86.

Chief Mashayamombe passed away on arrival at Norton Hospital on Monday where he had been ferried after developing breathing problems.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Nick Mangwana, has confirmed the news. He tweeted on Tuesday morning:

We have received the sad news that we have lost Chief Mashayamombe.

He is reported to have developed breathing problems yesterday and was taken to Norton Hospital where he died upon arrival in the evening.

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