By Fostina Mkandawire
Salima, April 1, Mana: Senior Chief Ndindi of Salima has died in the early hours of Tuesday at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe.
Confirming the death to Malawi News Agency, Salima District Council's Acting Director of Administration and Human Resource Development, Chipiliro Mtambalika, described Ndindi's death as a heavy blow to the district due to his commitment to develop his area.
"The late Chief Ndindi was at Kamuzu Central Hospital where he was referred from Salima District Hospital for further treatment after suffering from appendicitis," she said.
Mtambalika said the late Senior Chief Ndindi, whose real name is Juma M'bwana Matola, will be laid to rest on Thursday, 3rd April, 2025, at Chipoka (Ndindi Headquarters).
The late Ndindi was born on 12th July 1948 and was 77 years old at the time of his passing.
He was installed as a Traditional Authority on 30th July 2015 and elevated to the position of Senior Chief on 31st May 2023.
He is survived by wife and ten children.
