By Chisomo Phiri
Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, has assured the public of the accuracy and integrity of the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) interim report, which has been translated into Chichewa.
During a press briefing at the Central Office of Information in Lilongwe on Sunday, Kunkuyu emphasized the need for calm and patience as the public awaits the final investigation report.
Kunkuyu urged media houses to exercise caution and verify facts to ensure accurate dissemination of information, noting that the report is accessible to all Malawians.
He highlighted that the translation into Chichewa aims to reach a broader audience, particularly those facing limitations in accessing information via diverse social media platforms and other outlets.
Regarding the report’s findings, Kunkuyu quoted that the 54-year-old Pilot in Command (PIC) held a commercial pilot license issued by the South African civil aviation authority and a license for military pilots of the Malawi Air Force.
The PIC had a total flying experience of 2,367 hours, with 2,006 hours on type, and had flown 24:40 hours in the last 90 days and 02:40 hours in the last 24 days.
Additionally, Kunkuyu mentioned that the 44-year-old co-pilot held a commercial pilot license issued by the South African civil aviation authority, as stated in the report.
On August 30, 2024, the German investigators released a report of the aircraft accident that killed late Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima and eight others in Chikangawa Forest on June 10,2024.
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