By Chisomo Phiri

People from various areas are flocking to Dambulesi Village in the area of Senior Chief Kaomba in Kasungu, where funeral ceremony for the late Madalitso Fred Kazombo, who was Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament is being held.

At present, the body viewing ceremony is underway.

Some of the notable figures who have arrived at the funeral include the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Simplex Chithyola Banda, several Traditional Authorities(T/As) from Kasungu District, and Members of Parliament (MPs).

Among the dignitaries expected to attend the funeral are Second Vice President Enock Chihana, former President Lazarus Chakwera, and former Vice President Michael Usi, among others.

Former president, who is also the leader of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Lazarus Chakwera, and United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi have arrived at Dambulesi Village in Kasungu, where the burial ceremony of the late Madalitso Kazombo is taking place today.

Kazombo who served as First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly died of asthma on Thursday January 8,2026.

Kazombo who also served as legislator for Kasungu East Constituency died on Thursday, January 8, after suffering from asthma.