Parliament Speaker Catherine Gotani Hara announced that former Deputy Speaker Beston Majoni died at age 85. The veteran politician served Lilongwe Central as their Member of Parliament for many years. Hara called him a wise and fair leader who brought dignity to Malawi's government. She said Parliament lost both a mentor and patriot who loved his country deeply. His daughter Mwai Majoni confirmed he passed away early Saturday morning at Kamuzu Central Hospital.
Medical staff treated Majoni for diabetes before his death. Former Parliament Speaker Henry Chimunthu Banda remembered him as someone loyal to his political party. The deceased politician worked for decades across different presidential administrations. He served as Secretary General for the Malawi Congress Party under founding president Hastings Kamuzu Banda. His career continued through the presidency of Bingu wa Mutharika.
Party Publicity Secretary Jessie Kabwila praised Majoni as a political giant who shaped party progress. Leaders from different political groups honored his memory after news of his death spread. The family will announce funeral arrangements later. Politicians across Malawi's political spectrum sent tributes recognizing his long service to the nation.
Medical staff treated Majoni for diabetes before his death. Former Parliament Speaker Henry Chimunthu Banda remembered him as someone loyal to his political party. The deceased politician worked for decades across different presidential administrations. He served as Secretary General for the Malawi Congress Party under founding president Hastings Kamuzu Banda. His career continued through the presidency of Bingu wa Mutharika.
Party Publicity Secretary Jessie Kabwila praised Majoni as a political giant who shaped party progress. Leaders from different political groups honored his memory after news of his death spread. The family will announce funeral arrangements later. Politicians across Malawi's political spectrum sent tributes recognizing his long service to the nation.
