By Burnett Munthali
According to our reliable sources, Mary Chilima was supposed to accompany the Vice President but she declined at the last minute because she had examinations to take.
Saulos Chilima, also did not want to travel but was pushed by some of his friends because Ralph Kasambara was a close friend.
He took a plane so that he could return in time to see off the President. Chilima returned home yesterday on Sunday and was very tired.
A good number of his close friends advised him not to travel because he was exhausted after a long flight.
The search is currently underway despite the bad weather in Chikangawa which is posing a challenge