Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Malawi Voice
Published on 2024-03-12 19:53:55
The late Charles Mkula, a seasoned freelance journalist and the Secretary General of the Journalists Union of Malawi (Juma), was laid to rest in Zomba today. Mkula passed away due to kidney failure and bowel obstruction while undergoing treatment at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre.
Scores of journalists attended the burial ceremony to pay their respects to Mkula. Tributes poured in from Juma, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter, and fellow journalists, all describing Mkula as a fearless unionist who excelled in his field and served the industry with dedication and passion.
At the time of his passing, Mkula was managing his consultancy firm, Hyphen Media Institute, and had contributed nearly three decades to the media industry. Born on October 28, 1967, Mkula was laid to rest in his home village of Chipande, located in Traditional Authority Malemia near Nayisi Trading Centre between Chinamwali and Jokala in Zomba.
Mkula’s funeral was a solemn affair, with his relatives laying wreaths at his final resting place. The ceremony was a poignant reminder of the impact Mkula had on the media industry and the lives of those who knew him.
Throughout his career, Mkula was known for his dedication to journalistic integrity and his commitment to serving the interests of his fellow journalists. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those who were touched by his work and his kindness.
The media industry in Malawi has lost a true gem in Charles Mkula. His contributions to the field will be sorely missed, but his spirit and passion for journalism will continue to inspire future generations of journalists.
As colleagues and friends bid farewell to Mkula, they reminisced about his professionalism, his sense of humor, and his unwavering commitment to the principles of journalism. His legacy will endure as a beacon of excellence in the field of journalism in Malawi.
In conclusion, Charles Mkula’s passing marks the end of an era in Malawian journalism. His dedication to the craft, his fearless advocacy for media freedom, and his unwavering commitment to the truth have left an indelible mark on the industry. May his soul rest in peace, knowing that he made a lasting impact on the world of journalism in Malawi and beyond.
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