About Chimunthu Banda
Born 1962. Chimunthu Banda is a Malawian politician and minister.
Henry Chimunthu Banda is a Malawian politician who was the Speaker of the National Assembly of Malawi from May 2009 to May 2014. He was elected in 2009 as the Chair of the 19 member Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Africa region.
He also served for a time as Minister of Energy and Minister of Mining, Youth Sports and Culture.
Early life and education
Banda is from Chipembere village in Nkhotakota District, Central Malawi. He also served as Minister of Energy and Mining and helped to secure the Paladin Energy mining deal with Goodall Gondwe. He also served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2003.
In June 2009 he was the DPP secretary-general when he was elected to be the speaker in the National Assembly. His first and second deputies were Johns Chingola and Juliana Nanyoni Mphande.
Personal life Chimunthu-Banda is married and has three children with whom he and his wife reside with in Lilongwe.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Chimunthu Banda?
Minister and speaker of the National Assembly of Malawi
When was Chimunthu Banda born?
Chimunthu Banda was born on 30 September 1962 in Malawi, Nkhotakota District, Nyasaland.
What is Chimunthu Banda's occupation?
Chimunthu Banda is a politician and minister.
What nationality is Chimunthu Banda?
Chimunthu Banda is Malawian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chimunthu Banda. https://biography.guide/chimunthu-banda/
MLA: "Chimunthu Banda." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chimunthu-banda/.
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