Chief Matipa dies

Chief Matipa of the Bisa people on Chilubi Island in Northern Province is dead.

Chief Matipa, 74 died on Friday October 8, 2010 at his palace.

Chilubi Member of Parliament (MP) Obby Chisala has confirmed the death of the traditional leader to ZANIS in Lusaka today.

Mr Chisala said Chief Matipa died after a short illness.

“I can confirm that Chief Matipa of the Bisa speaking people of Chilubi Island has died. Chief Matipa, aged 74 died after a short illness and burial arrangements will be announced later if we receive a programme from the Government through the Provincial administration,” Mr Chisala said.

He said Chief Matipa, the 17th whose names area Ngosa Misebo ascended to the royal throne in 2000, which he held for 10 years.
[pullquote]“I can confirm that Chief Matipa of the Bisa speaking people of Chilubi Island has died. Chief Matipa, aged 74 died after a short illness and burial arrangements will be announced later if we receive a programme from the Government through the Provincial administration,” Mr Chisala said.[/pullquote]
Chief Matipa was born on September 28th, 1936. He leaves behind two wives, four children and several grand children.

Mr Chisala said the Bisa people considered Senior Chief Kopa and the other Bisa Chiefs to work together in this trying moment.

According to Mr Chisala, burial arrangements will be announced soon as the Matipa Royal establishment, awaiting a tentative programme from Northern Province Permanent Secretary Mwalimu Simfukwe.

[ ZANIS ]