Former Chipata Central Member of Parliament Matthews Mwale has died.
Mr Mwale’s son, Masiku confirmed his father’s death.
He said his father died around 03:00 hours in Kabwe General Hospital yesterday.
Mr Mwale said his father was recently discharged from the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka where he was undergoing cancer treatment.
He said after being discharged, he went to his son’s place in Kabwe District and was taken to the hospital last night when the situation worsened.
Mr Mwale served as Chipata Central Forum for Democracy and Development -FDD- MP from 2001 to 2006.
And Former Chipata Mayor Patrick Chirwa said Mr Mwale’s death is a big loss to the people of Chipata Central and the country at large.