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Steve Dick Tennyson Matenje
Steve Dick Tennyson Matenje (born 17 February 1956 in Zomba) is a Malawian civil servant and permanent representative. A civil servant since 1980, Matenje had served as previously as the Solicitor General and Secretary of Justice. He has been the Permanent Representative to the United Nations for Malawi since 30 November 2006. On September 10, 2010, Ambassador Matenje became Ambassador to the United States, with additional accreditation to Canada, Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia on a nonresidential basis. Education Matenje earned his bachelor's degree in law from the University College London in 1983. After London, he received a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Malawi with distinction, and a Certificate in legislative drafting in 1986 while then earning a Master of Arts degree in business law from London Guildhall University in 1987. Personal He is the son of former cabinet minister, Dick Matenje Dick Matenje (died 1983) was a former Malawian politician and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zomba, Malawi
Zomba is a city in southern Malawi, in the Shire Highlands. It is the former capital city of Malawi. It was the capital of first British Central Africa and then Nyasaland Protectorate before the establishment of Malawi in 1964. It was also the first capital of Malawi and remained so until 1974, when Lilongwe became the capital. The Parliament remained even longer, until 1994. The city is best known for its British Empire, British colonial architecture and its location at the base of the dramatic Zomba Plateau. Zomba is also the home of Chancellor College of the University of Malawi. History The town's British colonial past is reflected in the architecture of its older buildings and homes. Zomba was once a hub for expatriates in Malawi. Its diverse cultural mix included British tobacco farmers and Dutch, German and U.S. emissaries. The British also established Sir Harry Johnston Primary School. The Zomba Gymkhana Club was once the focus for social activity in the expatriate c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
