Journalist Tayanja Phiri dead
Veteran journalist Francis Tayanja Phiri has died at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre.
His close friend and fellow journalist Macdonald Bamusi confirmed the news, describing Tayanja’s death as a significant loss to the media industry.
Bamusi praised Tayanja as an exceptional feature writer and a dedicated mentor.
Tayanja’s contributions to journalism will likely be remembered, and his passing leaves a gap in Malawi’s media landscape.
Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, where Tayanja died, is a major referral hospital in Malawi, known for its Orthopaedic Centre and partnerships with international organizations.
