Chief Simwatachela of the Tonga Speaking people of Zimba District in Southern Province has died.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His representative, Mate Sichibeya confirmed to Diamond News this morning that the Chief died at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka in the early hours of Wednesday after a kidney failure battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Sichibeya adds that the funeral gathering is in Mooka Village in Zimba District of Southern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The late Chief whose real name is Bothwell Sialeka, served as a teacher at Jokwe Primary and Simukanda Primary schools and another school in Monze District before becoming Chief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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