Simplex Chithyola Banda is a Malawian politician and educator who is the current Minister of Trade and Industry[1][2] in Malawi from February 2023.[3][4][5][6][7] He is a Member of Parliament for Kasungu South Constituency from Malawi Congress Party.[8][9]
Simplex Chithyola Banda | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs | |
| Assumed office October 2023 | |
| President | Lazarus Chakwera |
| Preceded by | Sosten Gwengwe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Simplex Chithyola Banda 1969 (age 54–55) Kasungu, Malawi |
| Political party | Malawi Congress Party |
| Alma mater | University of Bedfordshire |
| Occupation | |
Personal life
editBanda was born in 1969 in Kasungu, Malawi. He attended Kasungu Secondary School. He has a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Administration.[3] He was appointed by President Lazarus Chakwera as the new Minister of Finance replacing Sosten Gwengwe.[10][11]
References
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- ^ Agency (MANA), Malawi News (2023-02-22). "Minister urges for collaboration on local industrialization Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ a b "Hon. Simplex Chithyola, MP". MN Africans United. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ Mangazi, Chimwemwe (2023-10-26). "Simplex Chithyola Banda's 4F plan attracts mixed views". The Times Group. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ "Simplex Chithyola Banda Takes Over as Finance Minister, Replacing Gwengwe". Shire Times. 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ Kalimbuka, Synd (2023-07-27). "Government promises to create conducive environment for crossborder traders Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ Chikoti, Martha (2023-09-01). "Govt urges people to venture into commercial farming Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ "Simplex Chithyola Banda". The Times Group. 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ Chikoti, Martha (2023-04-30). "Govt allocates 1 billion Kwacha to fight smuggling Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2023-10-09). "New Malawi Finance Minister Chithyola lacks experience – analyst Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ Mkandawire, Mwayi (2023-11-13). "Musazinyenge, Kwacha ilibe mphamvu olo pang'ono – nduna ya zachuma Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
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