17-YEAR-OLD COLLAPSES, DIES AT CHIKUPILI SECONDARY SCHOOL

Grief has engulfed Chikupili Secondary School in Luano District, Central Province, following the sudden death of a 17-year-old pupil who collapsed on the school premises.

The Grade 10 learner is reported to have collapsed around 14:00 hours yesterday, moments after attending classes earlier in the day.

School Head Teacher, Bornface Makungo, who identified the deceased as Mizeria Mulamata, described the incident as shocking, saying the girl had shown no signs of illness.

“She reported for classes in the morning and appeared perfectly fine. There was nothing unusual about her health or behaviour,” Mr Makungo said.

He explained that he was at home when he received a distress call from teachers and pupils informing him that the learner had collapsed.

Mr Makungo said he rushed to the school and immediately transported her to Chikupili Rural Health Post, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

Luano District Education Board Secretary (DEBS), Lastone Chitebeta, also confirmed the incident in a separate interview, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of the young learner.

“It is very unfortunate that we have lost such a young life. This is a difficult moment for the school, the family, and the entire district,” Mr Chitebeta said.