By Chisomo Phiri
Tributes are pouring for one of the country’s journalists Jean Yona Nkata.
In a statement, MISA Malawi Chairperson Golden Matonga says Nkata died on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at St Gabriel Hospital in Lilongwe.
“The media fraternity is deeply saddened by the untimely departure of a humble and hardworking colleague.
“Jean enjoyed the warmth of interacting with colleagues and others.
“May the good Lord comfort her family during this difficult moment. May Jean’s soul rest in eternal peace,” says Matonga in a statement.
Until her death, Jean was a presenter at Blantyre Synod Radio (BSR).
She joined BSR in March this year from Centre for Solution Journalism(CSJ) .
The female journalist also worked for Galaxy FM, Channel for All Nations and as an intern at Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC).
She joined the industry in 2010.
Vigil is at her family home at Biwi in Lilongwe and burial is on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Area 18 cemetery in Lilongwe.
