Prime Minister of Malawi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of Malawi |
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Coat of arms of Malawi
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| Formation | 6 July 1964 |
| First holder | Hastings Banda |
| Final holder | Hastings Banda |
| Abolished | 6 July 1966 |
The Prime Minister of Malawi was an important leader in the country of Malawi. This person was the head of government, which means they were in charge of how the country was run day-to-day. The role of Prime Minister existed for only a short time, from 1964 to 1966.
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Understanding the Prime Minister's Role
A Prime Minister is usually the leader of the political party that wins the most votes in an election. They work with a team of ministers to make decisions for the country. Their job is to manage the government and make sure things like schools, hospitals, and roads are working well.
Who Was Malawi's Prime Minister?
Malawi only had one Prime Minister: Hastings Banda. He became Prime Minister when Malawi gained its independence from British rule in 1964.
The End of the Prime Minister Role
The position of Prime Minister in Malawi was removed on July 6, 1966. After this, Hastings Banda became the first President of Malawi. The President then took on the role of both head of state and head of government.
List of Leaders: Prime Minister of Malawi
This table shows the only person who held the job of Prime Minister in Malawi.
- Political parties
Malawi Congress Party (MCP)
| No. | Picture | Name (Born–Died) |
Election | Time in Office | Political Party | ||
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| Started Job | Left Job | How Long | |||||
| Prime Minister of Malawi (1964–1966) | |||||||
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Hastings Banda (1898–1997) |
1964 | 6 July 1964 | 6 July 1966 | 2 years | MCP |
| The job of Prime Minister was ended on 6 July 1966. | |||||||
See also
- List of heads of state of Malawi
- Lists of incumbents
