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Chakwera appoints new Attorney General | Malawi 24 - Malawi news

President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda as the new Attorney General. Secretary to the President and Cabinet Zangazanga Chikhosi has announced the appointment, saying it is with effect today August 27. Nyirenda worked as the legal counsel for Reserve Bank of Malawi and he also previously worked at the legal aid bureau. The […]

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