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T/A Kapondo of Mchinji dies

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Christer Kalukusha - Mana

Traditional Authority (T/A) Kapondo of Mchinji has passed away in the early hours of Saturday after a long battle with High Blood Pressure.

Late T/A Kapondo, real name Wickson Thebulo, also developed stroke.

Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture spokesperson, Anjoya Mwanza has confirmed the death saying the late T/A Kapondo died at Kamuzu Central Hospital.

Late T/A Kapondo in a file photo

He was born on 11th August, 1952 and was installed as Sub T/A Kapondo in 2000 before being elevated to TA Kapondo in 2002. 

He is survived by a wife, seven children and 60 grandchildren.

Burial arrangements of the fallen TA will be announced in due course.

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