Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others have been confirmed dead following a tragic plane crash. President Lazarus Chakwera confirmed the news.

On Monday morning, June 10, 2024, Saulos Chilima and his companions were flying within the country when their aircraft disappeared from airport radars.

Here are some facts you might not have known about Saulos Chilima:

• Age at Death: Chilima died at the age of 51.
• Family: He was married to Mary Chilima and was a father to two children, a son and a daughter.
• Vice Presidency: Chilima had served as the Vice President of Malawi since 2014.
  • First Term: May 31, 2014 – May 31, 2019
  • Second Term: February 3, 2020 – June 10, 2024
• Ministerial Roles: He also served as the Minister of Economic Planning and Development and was the Head of Public Sector Reforms.
• Final Mission: At the time of his death, he was en route to represent the government at the burial of former government minister Ralph Kasambara, who had recently passed away.
• Tragic Incident: Chilima and nine others died in a plane crash during their journey.