Malawian Comedian Michael Usi Named as Vice President.

(Bloomberg) -- Malawi named Michael Bizwick Usi as the new vice president after his predecessor, Saulos Chilima, died in a plane crash last week.Usi, 56, a well-known comedian, is known for his role in a TV series called Tikuferanji or Why are we dying? He's currently the minister for natural resources, according to a statement from President Lazarus Chakwera's office.Chilima, who had been a potential candidate for the top job in next year's elections, and nine other passengers were killed in a plane crash shortly after 9 a.m. local time on June 10.(Corrects to remove photograph.)©2024 Bloomberg L.P.By Frank JomoReported by Author [Extracted from the article]

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