By Durell Namasani
The body of Journalist and Principal Secretary for the Department of Procurement and Supply Service, Chikumbutso Mtumodzi will be laid to rest on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at Chankhungu village in Dowa district.
According to a program released by the family, on Tuesday, the body of the late Mtumodzi will be collected from Mthunzi Funeral Home in Lilongwe to Mtumodzi residence in Area 10, house number 19/37.
A funeral service will take place on Tuesday afternoon before departing for Dowa for the burial ceremony on Wednesday.

Meanwhile President Lazarus Chakwera has described Mtumodzi as a dedicated servant whose distinguished career in government communication shaped Malawi’s media landscape with professionalism and patriotism.
Mtumodzi who once worked as the Director of Information fell ill on Sunday night and breathed his last on Monday May 5, 2025.