According to The Guardian, he failed to manage the growing food crisis in the nation during his second term, leading to his resignation. Death He died after a brain tumor operation in Johannesburg, South Africa on 12 June 2006 at the age of 67. He received a state funeral. He is survived by his wife Christina Chihana, son Enoch Chihana, and two daughters, Nina and Tawonga. Awards Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award - 1992 References 1939 births 2006 deaths People from Rumphi District Alliance for Democracy (Malawi) politicians Alumni of the University of Bradford Amnesty International prisoners of conscience held by Malawi Deaths from brain cancer in South Africa Malawian democracy activists Malawian trade unionists Vice-presidents of Malawi Alumni of Nuffield College, Oxford Academic staff of the University of Botswana Malawian prisoners and detainees Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award laureates