By Sheminah Nkhoma

Lilongwe, June 18, Mana: Minister of Information and Digitalization Moses Kunkuyu has said government was committed to having independent investigators for the plane crash that killed the Vice President, Dr. Saulos Chilima and eight others.

He said as government they are discussing with international agencies to help on the investigation process.

Speaking during a press briefing at the Office of President and Cabinet (OPC) on Tuesday in Lilongwe, Kunkuyu said there was need for Malawians to remain calm as they are working on the issue.

“We have consulted international agencies to come in and investigate as well as local experts because we know that many Malawians have questions about what really happened during the accident,” the Minister said.

He said the discussions with international agencies are at advanced stage so that they could start the process.

Kunkuyu appreciated for all the support which was rendered to the government during the trying times.

He expressed his gratitude to all religious groups especially the Catholic community, media, international partners and all Malawians for coming together.