Kasempa District in North Western Province has been hit by tragedy following the sudden death of a female teacher, Edina Kumwenda, also known as Mrs. Kangwa. She passed away on Sunday while attending church at the United Church of Zambia (UCZ).

According to eyewitnesses, Edina had just given her offering when she complained of feeling something strange in her throat.

She was quickly taken outside, but within five minutes, her condition deteriorated rapidly, and she was rushed to Kasempa Clinic. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead on arrival.

Edina Kumwenda was a well-respected and hardworking teacher at Kasempa Primary School.