Mary Bushiri
MalawiunknownFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mary Bushiri is a prominent Malawian public figure and the wife of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, known for their controversial religious and business activities. The couple has faced various legal challenges, including accusations of fraud and money laundering, and has garnered a significant following in Malawi and beyond. Mary has been in the news recently due to a court ruling regarding her extradition to South Africa alongside her husband, which has sparked widespread protests in Malawi amid claims that the legal system in South Africa is hostile towards them.
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Mary Bushiri, co-founder of the Shepherd Bushiri Foundation, initiated the Kadubula/Kabudula housing project to support elderly women in rural Lilongwe.
ANALYSIS | Faith-Based Developmentalism and Socio-Economic Infrastructure: A Critical Analysis of Shepherd Bushiri’s Philanthropic and Macroeconomic Contributions - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-23
Bushiri and his wife, Mary Bushiri, left South Africa in 2020 while on bail facing charges including fraud and money laundering.
Bushiri Fires Back at findings of South African Investigators, Accuses Them of Lies, Witch-Hunt and Deliberately Misleading Unsuspecting South Africans - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-24
Prophetess Mary Bushiri is expected to grace the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
Malawi Gears Up for Film Awards and Gala as International Filmmakers Arrive - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-17
Mary Bushiri is a leader in the Enlightened Christian Gathering and has recently won an extradition case.
CAMW overjoyed with Bushiris’ triumph in extradition case - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-20
Prophetess Mary Bushiri emphasized the importance of creativity as a driver of national pride and economic potential.
Goshen City Moves Beyond Sponsorship: New Skills Programme Signals Cultural Reawakening in Malawi’s Creative Industry - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-05
Prophetess Mary Bushiri emphasized that the program is rooted in empowerment.
Goshen City Empowers Miss Malawi with Groundbreaking Capacity and Skills Transfer Program - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-05
Mary Bushiri is involved in a legal battle regarding her extradition from South Africa.
South Africa’s Hollow Pursuit: Bushiri Extradition Defeat Exposes Weak Case and Waning Credibility - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-03
Prophet Shepherd Huxley Bushiri and his wife, Mary, have won a major legal victory after the High Court in Lilongwe overturned a lower court’s decision that ordered their extradition to South Africa.
Bushiri Triumphs in Landmark Extradition Case: High Court quashes order to send Prophet and wife back to South Africa - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-31
We are thankful to our partners, including our Board Chair Prophetess Mary Bushiri.
Miss Malawi Marks Mother’s Day with Donation to Grace Land Child Care Centre - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-15
Prophetess Mary Bushiri emphasized the importance of the Queen being a beacon of hope and a leader for change.
Miss Malawi 2025 Masterclass: Shaping Queens for a Nation’s Future - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-23
The Bushiris are facing charges in South Africa, but they insist they are victims of a politically charged witch-hunt.
If South Africa Agrees the Magistrate Made Errors, Why Should the Judgment Stand? Bushiri’s Lawyers Demand Justice - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-17Prophetess Mary Bushiri of ECG–The Jesus Nation Church has officially launched the 2025 Woman on Fire International Conference.
“Unstoppable Woman”: Prophetess Mary Bushiri Ignites Momentum Ahead of 2025 Woman on Fire Conference - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-17Mary Bushiri has applied to review a judgment that approved her and her husband's extradition to South Africa.
South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor
Ghana· 2025-06-05
Mary Bushiri is fighting extradition alongside her husband, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri.
“I Am Not Apologising”: Shivambu Removed as MK Party SG Over Bushiri Visit, Redeployed to Parliament - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-03
Mary Bushiri will pay for the education of Mtumodzi’s children and help the family establish a business.
Bushiri Pledges Support to Mtumodzi’s Children: “He Remembered Us — Now, We Remember Him” - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-05-08
Mary Bushiri is facing fraud charges alongside her husband, Shepherd Bushiri.
Floyd Shivambu condemned by South Africa for visiting Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi
United Kingdom· 2025-04-20Mary Bushiri is facing extradition to South Africa alongside her husband, which has raised significant concerns from the Chewa Heritage Malawi.
Malawi Risks Losing a National Treasure—Chewa Heritage Says No to Bushiri Extradition - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-06
Mary Bushiri is involved in the extradition case alongside her husband, Shepherd Bushiri.
Malawi Unites to Protect Prophet Bushiri as Parliament Deliberates Extradition - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-28
The article discusses the extradition of Prophetess Mary Bushiri to South Africa and argues against it.
A Nation’s Conscience: Why Malawi Must Refuse the Extradition of the Bushiris - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-19
Mary Bushiri is facing extradition alongside her husband, Shepherd Bushiri, prompting national outrage.
Malawi Rises: Mass Protests Planned to Stop Bushiri’s ‘Betrayal’ Extradition! - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-13