John Tembo
Malawian politician (1932–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his son, the Malawian diplomat, see John Tembo Jr.
John Zenus Ungapake Tembo (14 September 1932 – 27 September 2023) was a Malawian politician who served for years as President of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Tembo comes from the Dedza District in central Malawi, and he was a teacher by profession.[1] Beginning in the 1960s he was an important politician in Malawi, and he was a key figure in the regime of Hastings Banda (1964–1994). He has been variously described as "physically slight, ascetic, fastidious" and "cunning".[2] He was replaced as President of the MCP in August 2013.
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John Tembo | |
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President of the Malawi Congress Party | |
In office c. 2003 – 11 August 2013 | |
Succeeded by | Lazarus Chakwera |
Minister of Finance of Malawi | |
In office c. 1964 – c. 1969 | |
Preceded by | Henry Phillips |
Succeeded by | Aleke Banda |
Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi | |
Preceded by | D. E. Thomson |
Succeeded by | Chakakala Chaziya |
Personal details | |
Born | (1932-09-14)14 September 1932 Dedza District, Central Region, Nyasaland (now Malawi) |
Died | 27 September 2023(2023-09-27) (aged 91) Lilongwe, Malawi |
Political party | Malawi Congress Party (c. 1971 – 11 September 2013) |
Spouse | Ruth Tembo |
Children | Chimwemwe Dudu, John Tembo Jr, Thabo Themba, and Dalitso |
Profession | Teacher |
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