Aleke Banda
Encyclopedia
Aleke Kadonaphani Banda (1939-9 April 2010) was a Malawi
an politician who served as a Member of Parliament, former Minister of Finance and Agriculture in Malawi. He was also co-founder of 'the Nation Publications Limited.'. Banda’s life in politics (1953–2008) was devoted intensely to his country as it gained independence from Britain
in 1964, as it established the political and economic structures of an independent state under Hastings Kamuzu Banda and as it created the framework of a multiparty democracy under Bakili Muluzi
. Banda died from leukemia
on 9 April 2010.
and FUKO. He invited controversial journalist Ken Lipenga
to be a founder and editor in chief of the newspaper, The Nation. He was imprisoned under the Banda regime for no charge and this was contested by Amnesty International
. In communication no. 63/92 Krishna Achuthan appealed to the Commission on behalf of his father-in-law, Aleke Banda. He had been imprisoned for 12 years without legal charge or trial. When Mr. Achuthan met with two successive heads of intelligence of Malawi they confirmed that there no case pending against Mr. Banda, but that he was being held "at the pleasure of the head of state."
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Aleke retired from active politics due to his ailment was hospitalized in South Africa.
Malawi
The Republic of Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique on the east, south and west. The country is separated from Tanzania and Mozambique by Lake Malawi. Its size...
an politician who served as a Member of Parliament, former Minister of Finance and Agriculture in Malawi. He was also co-founder of 'the Nation Publications Limited.'. Banda’s life in politics (1953–2008) was devoted intensely to his country as it gained independence from Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
in 1964, as it established the political and economic structures of an independent state under Hastings Kamuzu Banda and as it created the framework of a multiparty democracy under Bakili Muluzi
Bakili Muluzi
Elson Bakili Muluzi is a Malawian politician. He was the President of Malawi from 1994 to 2004 and was Chairman of the United Democratic Front until 2009.-Presidency:...
. Banda died from leukemia
Leukemia
Leukemia or leukaemia is a type of cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called "blasts". Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases...
on 9 April 2010.
Early life
Banda started school in Malawi (Nyasaland) in Tukombo in Nkhata Bay. He is believed to be the first cousin of Zambian politician and current President Rupiah Bwezani BandaCareer
He is the chairman of The Nation Publications Limited, Malawi’s influential private media house that publishes the newspapers The Nation, Weekend Nation, Nation on SundayThe Nation (Malawi)
The Nation Newspaper is a newspaper based in Blantyre, Malawi owned by Nations Publications Limited. It began distribution in July, 1993, and became a daily newspaper in 1994. Its sister newspaper Saturday Nation, now called Weekend Nation was launched in 1995...
and FUKO. He invited controversial journalist Ken Lipenga
Ken Lipenga
Dr. Ken Lipenga was born on February 14th, 1952 at in Chiringa, Phalombe. He is a Malawian politician, journalist, and writer. He is the current Minister of Tourism and Parliamentarian for Phalombe East.. He is the current Minister of Finance in Malawi....
to be a founder and editor in chief of the newspaper, The Nation. He was imprisoned under the Banda regime for no charge and this was contested by Amnesty International
Amnesty International
Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organisation whose stated mission is "to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights, and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated."Following a publication of Peter Benenson's...
. In communication no. 63/92 Krishna Achuthan appealed to the Commission on behalf of his father-in-law, Aleke Banda. He had been imprisoned for 12 years without legal charge or trial. When Mr. Achuthan met with two successive heads of intelligence of Malawi they confirmed that there no case pending against Mr. Banda, but that he was being held "at the pleasure of the head of state."
Political career
He was Minister of Finance in 1997, and Minister of Agriculture from 1997-2005. He was also Minister of Health. He was also President of the People's Progressive MovementPeople's Progressive Movement (Malawi)
The People's Progressive Movement is a political party in Malawi.At the last general elections, 20 May 2004, its candidate for president Aleke Banda won 2.5% and the party was part of the Mgwirizano Coalition, that won 27 out of 194 seats. Aleke Banda was the close friend of hastings Kamuzu Banda...
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Aleke retired from active politics due to his ailment was hospitalized in South Africa.
Film
- Lifecycles: A Story of AIDS in Malawi (Documentary Film) - 2003, Played self Minister of Health