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Ethel Mutharika | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Malawi | |
| In role 24 May 2004 – 28 May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Shanil Muluzi |
| Succeeded by | Callista Chimombo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1944 Zimbabwe |
| Died | 28 May 2007 (aged c. 63) Lilongwe |
| Nationality | Malawian |
| Political party | United Democratic Front (Malawi) |
| Spouse | Bingu wa Mutharika (1984–2007) |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Ndata Farm (private) |
| Profession | school teacher |
Ethel Zyauya Mutharika (c. 1944 – 28 May 2007) was the First Lady of Malawi and wife of the President of Malawi, Bingu wa Mutharika. Mutharika was born in Zimbabwe.[1] As First Lady, wa Mutharika was known for her charitable work and had established the Ethel Mutharika Foundation in an effort to help the poor of Malawi. Wa Mutharika died in Lilongwe after a long battle with cancer at the age of 63.
- ^ "AfricaNews - Malawi: Mutharika defends Mausoleum funds - the AfricaNews articles of Mtheto Lungu". Archived from the original on 2011-01-01. Retrieved 2010-12-27.