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Goodall Edward Gondwe
Goodall Edward Gondwe (born 1 December 1936) is a Malawian economist who served in the cabinet of Malawi as Minister of Finance from 2014 to 2019. Previously he was Minister of Finance from 2004 to 2009, Minister of Local Government from 2009 to 2010, and Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Affairs from 2011 to 2012. Gondwe was director of the Africa Division of the International Monetary Fund before returning to Malawi to work as a politician. In the period leading up to his election as Member of Parliament, he served as the Chief Economic Advisor to President Bakili Muluzi. Early life and education Gondwe was born on 1 December 1936 and is from Kayiwonanga village, Mzimba in the Northern Region of Malawi. He lived and worked in Ivory Coast and in Virginia in the United States. He received his undergraduate training from the University of London, graduating with a B.Sc. in economics. Upon graduation, he received a number of appointments to national and internat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Finance (Malawi)
This is a list of Ministers of Finance of Malawi before and after independence. Ministers Colonial Era * Henry Phillips, 1963-1964 Post-Colonial Era *John Tembo, 1964-1969 *Aleke Banda, 1969-1972 *Dick Matenje, 1972-1978 *Edward Bwanali, 1978-1980 *Louis Chimango, 1980-1981 * Chakakala Chaziya, 1981-1984 *Edward Bwanali, 1984-1986 * Stephen Chimwemwe Hara, 1986 * Dalton Katopola, 1986-1987 *Louis Chimango, 1987-1994 *Aleke Banda, 1994-1997 *Cassim Chilumpha, 1997-2000 * Mathews Chikaonda, 2000-2002 *Friday Jumbe, 2002-2004 *Goodall Gondwe, 2004-2009 *Ken Kandodo, 2009-2011 *Ken Lipenga, 2011-2013 *Maxwell Mkwezalamba, 2013-2014 *Goodall Gondwe, 2014-2019 * Joseph Mwanamvekha, 2019-2020 * Felix Mlusu, 2020- References {{reflist See also * Economy of Malawi The economy of Malawi is $7.522 billion by gross domestic product as of 2019, and is predominantly agricultural, with about 80% of the population living in rural areas. The landlocked country in south central Africa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Region Of Malawi
The Northern Region is a region of Malawi. It had a population of 2,289,780 in 2018, and covers an area of 26,931 km², making it the smallest region both by population and area. Its capital city is Mzuzu. Starting in the north and going clockwise, the Northern Region borders on Tanzania, Lake Malawi, Malawi's Central Region, and Zambia. Geography Of the 28 districts in Malawi, six are located within the Northern Region. *Chitipa *Karonga * Likoma *Mzimba *Nkhata Bay *Rumphi In addition to mainland parts of Malawi, the Northern Region also includes the islands of Chizumulu and Likoma in Lake Malawi, which together make up Likoma District. Communities Major cities Prominent townships and cities in the region include: * Ekwendeni City (Mzimba District) * Karonga City (Karonga District) * Mzimba City (Mzimba District) * Mzuzu City (which is also the capital city of Mzimba District and the region itself) * Rumphi City (Rumphi District) * Nkhata Bay City (Nkhata Bay Distric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 Births
Events January–February * January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King Edward VIII. * January 28 – Britain's King George V state funeral takes place in London and Windsor. He is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle * February 4 – Radium E (bismuth-210) becomes the first radioactive element to be made synthetically. * February 6 – The 1936 Winter Olympics, IV Olympic Winter Games open in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. * February 10–February 19, 19 – Second Italo-Ethiopian War: Battle of Amba Aradam – Italian forces gain a decisive tactical victory, effectively neutralizing the army of the Ethiopian Empire. * February 16 – 1936 Spanish general election: The left-wing Popular Front (Spain), Popular Front coalition takes a majority. * February 26 – February 26 Inci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zero Deficit Budget
The Zero Deficit Budget (ZDB) is a financial strategy laid out by Minister of Finance Ken Kandodo of Malawi under the Bingu wa Mutharika administration that is based on zero-based budgeting.http://www.trademarksa.org/news/zero-deficit-budget-puzzle This is a new approach to economic financial budgeting for ' least developed countries' where the government aims to finance all the recurrent expenditures using its own domestic resources. Kandodo ''mentioned that this new ZDB is based on several consultations and studies, he did not cite any country on which he will model the zero-deficit budget approach nor a successfully executed Zero Deficit budget. Economics Association of Malawi notes that although the budget is based on four important cornerstones:'' "global economic outlook; MGDS priorities; fiscal discipline with clearly spelt expenditure controls; and budget reform measures of zero-budget, Medium Term Expenditure Framework , and prioritising allocation of resources towards re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hastings Banda
Hastings Kamuzu Banda (1898 – 25 November 1997) was the Prime Minister of Malawi, prime minister and later President of Malawi, president of Malawi from 1964 to 1994 (from 1964 to 1966, Malawi was an independent Dominion / Commonwealth realm). In 1966, the country became a republic and he became the first president as a result. After receiving much of his education in ethnography, linguistics, history, and medicine overseas, Banda returned to Nyasaland to speak against colonialism and advocate independence from the United Kingdom. He was formally appointed Prime Minister of Nyasaland, and led the country to independence in 1964. Two years later, he proclaimed Malawi a republic with himself as the first president. He consolidated power and later declared Malawi a one-party state under the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). In 1970, the MCP made him the party's President for Life. In 1971, he became President for Life of Malawi itself. A renowned anti-communist leader in Africa, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portfolio (government)
Ministry or department (also less commonly used secretariat, office, or directorate) are designations used by first-level executive bodies in the machinery of governments that manage a specific sector of public administration." Энциклопедический словарь Брокгауза и Ефрона", т. XIX (1896): Мекенен — Мифу-Баня, "Министерства", с. 351—357 :s:ru:ЭСБЕ/Министерства These types of organizations are usually led by a politician who is a member of a cabinet—a body of high-ranking government officials—who may use a title such as minister, secretary, or commissioner, and are typically staffed with members of a non-political civil service, who manage its operations; they may also oversee other government agencies and organizations as part of a political portfolio. Governments may have differing numbers and types of ministries and departments. In some countries, these terms may be used with specif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Malawian General Election
General elections were held in Malawi on 19 May 2009. Incumbent President Bingu wa Mutharika ran for re-election; his main opponent was John Tembo, the president of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Five other candidates also ran."Malawi president accuses donors of meddling in polls" AFP, 8 May 2009. The election was won by Mutharika, who was re-elected to the Presidency with around two-thirds of the vote. Mutharika's DPP also won a strong parliamentary majority."Malawi vote gives president control" Sapa-AP (''IOL''), 25 May 2009. Elector ...
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Chimunthu Banda
Henry Chimunthu Banda is a Malawian politician who was the List of speakers of the National Assembly of Malawi, Speaker of the National Assembly of Malawi from May 2009 to May 2014. He was elected in 2009 as the Chair of the 19 member Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Africa region. He also served for a time as Minister of Energy and Minister of Mining, Youth Sports and Culture. Early life and education Banda is from Chipembere village in Nkhotakota District, Central Region, Malawi, Central Malawi. He received a Diploma in Education obtained from the University of Malawi in 1984. Subsequently, he earned a Diploma in Education Management which he acquired from Brandon University. He joined the Ministry of Education as a Diploma teacher in 1985 and was posted to Euthini Secondary School in Northern Malawi until May 1989. He was posted to his home district of Nkhotakota where he rose to become headteacher of the school. In 1993-1995, he became the Regional Publications Office ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paladin Energy
Paladin Energy Ltd is a Western Australian based uranium production company. It currently has one operating mine in Africa; the Langer Heinrich mine (LHM) in Namibia. Paladin was listed on the Australian, OTC and Namibian Stock Exchanges, as well as the Munich, Berlin, Stuttgart and Frankfurt Exchanges. It also owns deposits in Western Australia. As of February 2018, Paladin is in the process of restructuring, having filed for insolvency in July 2017. History Uranerz Australia started operations in Perth, Western Australia, in 1970 with John Borshoff, Paladin's managing director/CEO, serving as Chief executive from 1986 to 1991. Uranerz, the Australian arm of German-based uranium mining house Uranerzbergbau, explored throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Africa, focusing primarily on uranium. When Uranerz decided to close its Australian operations, John Borshoff acquired its extensive proprietary databases, which subsequently formed the nucleus for the public float of Pala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mutharika (born 1940), Malawian politician, educator and lawyer, President of Malawi from May 2014 to June 2020.
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Mutharika may refer to: *Bingu wa Mutharika, born Brightson Webster Ryson Thom (1934–2012), Malawian politician and economist, President of Malawi from May 2004 until his death in April 2012 ** Callista Mutharika, also known as Callista Chimombo, (born 24 May 1959), Malawian politician and the widow of President Bingu wa Mutharika **Ethel Mutharika (c. 1944 – 2007), First Lady of Malawi and wife of the President of Malawi, Bingu wa Mutharika *Peter Mutharika Arthur Peter Mutharika (born 18 July 1940) is a Malawian politician and lawyer who was President of Malawi from May 2014 to June 2020. Mutharika has worked in the field of international justice, specialising in international economic law, inter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of Malawi
The president of the Republic of Malawi ( ny, Mtsogoleri wa Dziko la Malawi) is the head of state and head of government of Malawi. The president leads the executive branch of the Government of Malawi and is the commander-in-chief of the Malawian Defence Force. Executive branch Under the 1995 constitution, the president, who is both head of state and head of government, is chosen through universal direct suffrage every 5 years. Malawi has a vice president who is elected with the president. The president has the option of appointing a second vice president, who must be from a different party. It also includes a presidentially appointed cabinet. The members of the cabinet of Malawi can be drawn from either within or outside of the legislature. The current President is Lazarus Chakwera sworn in as president of Malawi on 28th June 2020. Origins of the Presidency On 6 July 1964, Nyasaland became independent from British rule and renamed itself Malawi, with Elizabeth II as Queen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
