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Also Known As Joyce Hilda Mtila
Born April 12, 1950 (age 74) • Malawi
Title / Office president (2012-2014), Malawi • vice president (2009-2012), Malawi
Political Affiliation Democratic Progressive Party
Role In women’s rights movement

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