Who is Tapiwa Mutharika?

Who is Tapiwa Mutharika?

Malawi’s former president Bingu Wa Mutharika’s daughter, Tapiwa Mutharika has thrown her weight behind leader of Opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa, who is also Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President for the Southern Region.

How old is Bingu wa Mutharika?

78 years (1934–2012)Bingu wa Mutharika / Age at death

Where did Bingu wa Mutharika died?

Lilongwe, MalawiBingu wa Mutharika / Place of death

When did Bingu Mutharika died?

April 5, 2012Bingu wa Mutharika / Date of death

Who is the former President of Malawi?

Joyce Hilda Banda (née Ntila; born 12 April 1950) is a Malawian politician who was the President of Malawi from 7 April 2012 to 31 May 2014. Banda took office as President following the sudden death of President Bingu wa Mutharika. She is the founder and leader of the People’s Party, created in 2011.

How old is Malawi?

The part of Africa now known as Malawi was settled around the 10th century by migrating Bantu groups. Centuries later, in 1891, the area was colonised by the British and became a protectorate of the United Kingdom known as Nyasaland.

Who was the first female president of Malawi?

Joyce Banda was sworn in on 7 April 2012 as President of Malawi, the first woman to hold the office. Chief Justice Lovemore Munlo presided over the ceremony which was held at the National Assembly in Lilongwe. After she was sworn in, Banda appealed for national unity.

How many orphans are there in Malawi?

Malawi has a young population: 66 percent of its 17 million people are under age 25; 53 percent are 18 and younger*. 16.7 percent of children under 18 are Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC). Nearly one million OVC have lost one or both parents to AIDS.

Which African country has a woman President?

President of Liberia
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (born Ellen Eugenia Johnson, 29 October 1938) is a Liberian politician who served as the 24th President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018. Sirleaf was the first elected female head of state in Africa….

Who was the first vice president of Malawi?

Vice-President of Malawi