Tinaye Agere
Nyore Madzianike
ZIMBABWEAN Ambassador to Malawi, Dr Nancy Saungweme, has sent condolence messages to the family of the late pilot, Captain Fungai Majakwara, who died in a plane crash in Malawi on Tuesday afternoon.
She described him as an astute and dedicated businessman whose vision was sadly cut short.
Malawian authorities confirmed the horror crash, after the plane went down into Lake Malawi in Nkhotakota District, approximately 200km northeast of the capital, Lilongwe.
One other passenger died, while another identified as Ms Charlotte Lemstra (24), was rescued by a group of fishermen and was rushed to hospital where she is being treated for minor injuries.
The late captain Majakwara was aboard a privately-owned Cessna C210 aircraft belonging to a Malawian company, Nyasa Express.
Said Dr Saungweme: “I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and Zimbabwe at large, for the untimely death of Captain Majakwara.
“I am deeply saddened by the untimely death of Captain Majakwera, whom I have interacted with during several business meetings we held here in Malawi.
“During our engagements, he expressed his willingness and commitment to work with us at the Embassy and assist us where need arises.
“Captain Majakwara shared with me his vision and the direction he wanted to take the aircraft business in the region. He was a man with a vision, but sadly, it was cut short.
“We, as the Embassy, had also pledged to work and assist him towards achieving his business endeavours.”
Dr Saungweme also sent condolence messages to the family of the other passenger, who died in the crash.
Malawian authorities said investigations into the cause of the crash were already underway, with prior findings revealing that the pilot lost consciousness mid-air during the flight from Nkhotakota to Liwonde township.
Online Reporter