Malawians pay tribute to vice-president killed in plane crash
Politics tamfitronics Tens of thousands of Malawians have taken part in a funeral service at the national stadium to pay tribute to the vice-president who was killed in a plane crash last week.Saulos Chilima, 51, was considered a breath of fresh air in Malawian politics.He was an eloquent public speaker and energetic campaigner who held huge sway among the youth who account for more than half of Malawians.At the service, President Lazarus Chakwera promised a full investigation into the cause of the crash and said that he had asked foreign governments to help.“I also have the same questions that Malawians have,” he said.President Chakwera had previously said the military aircraft had crashed because of poor visibility caused by bad weather but Mr Chilima’s UTM party has called for a thorough and independent investigation.The president said...
