Senior Chief Nkhulambe of Phalombe died after a short illness on Wednesday night at John Chilembwe Hospital in the district.
Phalombe District Commissioner, Douglas Moffati confirmed the death of the female chief.
Senior Chief Nkhulambe was born Loney Nachamba on April 10, 1952.
She became traditional leader as Village Head Nkhulambe in 1989 and was made Group Village Head until she was elevated to Sub-Traditional Authority Nkhulambe in 2004.
She was elevated to Traditional Authority and later to Senior Chief Nkhulambe in 2019.
Burial is expected to take place on Saturday at her headquarters.
