By Maria Tembo:
Traditional Authority (T/A) Mawawa of Kasungu District, who died on Thursday at Kasungu District Hospital, was laid to rest on Sunday.
Born John Simeni Theo on 10 January 1953, T/A Mawawa is survived by a wife and nine children.
The burial ceremony attracted several notable figures, including Second Vice President Enock Chihana, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri, Members of Parliament and fellow traditional leaders.
Speaking during the ceremony, Phiri urged the bereaved family to select a successor capable of providing effective leadership and representing the interests of the community.
He said the successor should be a responsible leader committed to addressing the concerns of the people and promoting development in the area.
“The person who will take over the chieftaincy should be someone who is committed to the welfare of the community and development,” he said.
In his remarks, Senior Chief Lukwa called on people to embrace unity, saying it was essential to achieving meaningful development in the country.
“We need to embrace unity and work as one people because development can only be achieved when we are united,” Lukwa said.
He further urged community members to maintain peace and cooperation as the area prepares for the next phase of traditional leadership.
