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'''Vice-President of Malawi''' ({{lang-ny|Wotsatira wa Mtsogoleri wa Dziko la Malawi}}; {{Lang-tum|Wachiŵili kwa Mlongozgi wa charu cha Malaŵi}}) is the second highest political position in [[Malawi]]. |
'''Vice-President of Malawi''' ({{lang-ny|Wotsatira wa Mtsogoleri wa Dziko la Malawi}}; {{Lang-tum|Wachiŵili kwa Mlongozgi wa charu cha Malaŵi}}) is the second highest political position in [[Malawi]]. |
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The Vice-President is elected in the same ticket with the [[President of Malawi|President]]. The President can also appoint a Second Vice-President if he desires. The position was first established in November 1994 to assist the President.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.opc.gov.mw/index.php/presidency/menu-showcase/office-of-the-vice-president|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190719132623/http://www.opc.gov.mw/index.php/presidency/menu-showcase/office-of-the-vice-president|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 19, 2019|title=Office of The Vice President|date=July 19, 2019}}</ref> However, the office has been mainly ceremonial. |
The Vice-President is elected in the same ticket with the [[President of Malawi|President]]. The President can also appoint a Second Vice-President if he desires. The position was first established in November 1994 to assist the President.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.opc.gov.mw/index.php/presidency/menu-showcase/office-of-the-vice-president|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190719132623/http://www.opc.gov.mw/index.php/presidency/menu-showcase/office-of-the-vice-president|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 19, 2019|title=Office of The Vice President|date=July 19, 2019}}</ref> However, the office has been mainly ceremonial as its sole purpose is to replace the president in his absence, death, or inability to hold office. |
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== List of vice-presidents of Malawi == |
== List of vice-presidents of Malawi == |
Revision as of 14:13, 11 June 2024
Vice-President of the Republic of Malawi | |
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Wotsatira wa Mtsogoleri wa Dziko la Malawi (in Chichewa) | |
Incumbent since 10 June 2024Vacant | |
Executive branch of the Malawian Government | |
Member of | Cabinet |
Seat | Capital Hill, Lilongwe |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Malawi |
Formation | November 1994 |
First holder | Justin Malewezi and Chakufwa Chihana |
Salary | 1 million kwacha per month[1] |
Website | www |
Part of a series on |
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Malawi portal |
Vice-President of Malawi (Chichewa: Wotsatira wa Mtsogoleri wa Dziko la Malawi; Tumbuka: Wachiŵili kwa Mlongozgi wa charu cha Malaŵi) is the second highest political position in Malawi.
The Vice-President is elected in the same ticket with the President. The President can also appoint a Second Vice-President if he desires. The position was first established in November 1994 to assist the President.[2] However, the office has been mainly ceremonial as its sole purpose is to replace the president in his absence, death, or inability to hold office.
List of vice-presidents of Malawi
Name | Inaugurated | Left office | Notes |
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Justin Malewezi and Chakufwa Chihana | November 1994 | May 1996 | [3][4] Malewezi as first Vice-President and Chihana as second Vice-President. |
Justin Malewezi | May 1996 | April 2003 | [3] |
Justin Malewezi and Chakufwa Chihana | April 2003 | June 2004 | [3][4] Malewezi as first Vice-President and Chihana as second Vice-President. |
Cassim Chilumpha | June 15, 2004 | May 19, 2009 | [5] |
Joyce Banda | May 29, 2009 | April 7, 2012 | [6] Became President, following Mutharika's death. |
Khumbo Kachali | April 13, 2012 | May 31, 2014 | [7] |
Saulos Chilima | May 31, 2014 | May 28, 2019 | [2] |
Everton Chimulirenji | May 28, 2019 | February 3, 2020 | Terminated by the constitutional court[8] |
Saulos Chilima | February 3, 2020 | June 10, 2024 | Chilima died on June 10, 2024 in a plane crash in the Chikangawa mountain range.[9] |
See also
References
- ^ "Malawi President hikes his salary by 80 percent".
- ^ a b "Office of The Vice President". July 19, 2019. Archived from the original on July 19, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Dr Justin Malewezi". July 19, 2019. Archived from the original on July 19, 2019.
- ^ a b "Chakufwa Chihana". July 19, 2019. Archived from the original on July 19, 2019.
- ^ "Dr. Cassim Chilumpha". July 19, 2019. Archived from the original on July 19, 2019.
- ^ "Dr Joyce Banda". July 19, 2019. Archived from the original on July 19, 2019.
- ^ "Khumbo Kachali". July 19, 2019. Archived from the original on July 19, 2019.
- ^ "Court fires Chimulirenji: Chilima now Malawi vice president | Malawi 24 - Malawi news". February 4, 2020.
- ^ "Malawi Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima killed in plane crash with wife, 8 others". June 11, 2024.