MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-Mzuzu University Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Fred Msiska on Monday, January 6, 2020 died
According to a memo released by the Registrar of the University, Professor Msiska died on his way from Mzuzu MASM Med Clinic to Mwayiwathu Hospital in Blantyre where he was to receive further treatment.
Professor Msiska was known for his charismatic and down to earth leadership styles.
For some years, Professor Msiska acted as the Vice Chancellor of Mzuzu University before the government appointed Professor John Kalenga Saka to the position.
But until his death, Professor Msiska was the Director of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) at University.
Date for his burial is yet to be announced.
Fort the past few months, Mzuzu University has lost about three members of staff; two of them were senior lecturers.