By Durell Namasani
The burial ceremony for Anthony Phanga who was the Executive Director of Malawi Institute of Journalism -MIJ has taken place today at his home village in Salima.
The late Phanga died at Blantyre Adventist Private hospital on Monday.
A representative of the family says the late Phanga died because of the injuries he sustained after being hacked.He says the family has lost a pillar.
After news of his death spread, MISA Malawi Chairperson Teresa Ndanga I a Statement said Phanga’s death is a great loss in a media fraternity and the country as whole.
” This a really sad development. Mr. Phanga was central to steering MIJ to the success we see from outside.
” Under his leadership, we have witnessed the new crop of journalists as well as thriving radios. The sector has lot a well of wisdom.
” Our condolences to Phanga family, colleagues at MIJ and media fraternity,” said Ndanga
Speaking at the funeral ceremony on behalf of Malawi Institute of Journalism Shadreck Kahumbe says the institute has lost a very important person who contributed alot to the development of the organization.
According to Kahumbe, the late Phanga joined MIJ in 2010.The late Phanga joined MIJ as finance and Adminstration Manager before rising to the post of Executive Director.
He also worked with Blantyre Newspapers Limited ( BNL), now Times Group, as Chief Accountant.
