The vice president was laid to rest as the president called for an independent probe into his death

Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima was laid to rest in his village following a funeral where President Lazarus Chakwera called for an independent probe into his death in a plane crash. Chilima and nine others died in the crash in Malawi's northern region of Mzimba. Chakwera emphasized the need for an independent investigation to determine the cause of the crash. The search for the plane wreckage was delayed, raising questions about the handling of the situation. Chakwera urged unity and patience during the investigation process. The Chilima family also supported the call for a thorough investigation to prevent similar accidents in the future. Tragically, four people died in a separate accident at the funeral when a vehicle crashed into bystanders.