By Burnett Munthali
The Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Dr Shadric Namalomba, is currently attending the funeral ceremony of Edward Kauka, a prominent figure in Malawi’s telecommunications sector.
The funeral ceremony is taking place at the late Mr Kauka’s residence in Area 47, Lilongwe, where mourners have gathered to pay their respects to the deceased.
The ceremony will be followed by a Church service at Word Alive Church in Area 47, which will precede the burial of Mr Kauka’s remains at Area 18 cemetery.
The nation mourns the loss of Mr Kauka, who succumbed to a road accident in Ntcheu at the age of 56, leaving behind a legacy in the telecommunications industry.
As Director of Telecommunications at the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), Mr Kauka played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s telecoms landscape.
A native of Njerengwa Village, Traditional Authority Mwaulambiya in Chitipa, Mr Kauka’s passing has been met with an outpouring of tributes and condolences from across the nation.
The funeral proceedings are a testament to the impact Mr Kauka had on his community and the nation at large, as leaders and citizens alike come to bid him farewell.
Dr Namalomba’s attendance at the funeral ceremony underscores the government’s recognition of Mr Kauka’s contributions to Malawi’s telecommunications sector.
As the nation says goodbye to Mr Kauka, his legacy lives on, inspiring future generations of telecoms professionals in Malawi.
