Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri
MalawipoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri was a prominent Malawian public figure, known for her role as the former First Lady of Malawi. She was married to former President Bingu wa Mutharika and was actively involved in various charitable and social initiatives during her husband’s presidency. Tragically, she lost her life in a military plane crash on June 10, 2024, which also claimed the lives of several others, including the former Vice President.
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The aircraft, a Malawi Defence Force Dornier 228 carrying former First Lady Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri, vanished on 10 June 2024.
Ex-Army chief turns on Police boss Luhanga to face crash probe — While clearing his own name - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-22
Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri was the former First Lady on board the missing plane.
‘Our hands were tied’: Ex-aviation chief reveals frustrating truth behind botched search for Chilima’s doomed plane - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-22
The plane, carrying Chilima, former First Lady Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri and seven others, disappeared on 10 June 2024 while flying from Lilongwe to Mzuzu.
Daud Suleman to reveal what MACRA really knew during Chilima search - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-21
Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri was the former first lady of Malawi who also died in the plane crash.
Woman who saw Chilima’s plane go down claims she was threatened into silence - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-17
Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri was the former first lady who perished in the crash.
Widow’s claim adds new twist to Chilima crash inquiry - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-29
Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri was the former First Lady of Malawi who also died in the crash.
Closure Delayed: DPP Government Yet to Outline Concrete Action on Chilima Crash Report - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-19
Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri was the former First Lady of Malawi who perished in the plane crash.
Justice Minister Completes Review of Chilima Crash Reports — Pressure Mounts for Full Truth - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-20
Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri was a former First Lady who perished in the plane crash.
Truth on Trial: New Justice Minister Reopens Chilima Plane Crash Report amid Growing Public Fury - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-06
Among those honored was Muluzi’s stepmother, the late Former First Lady Madame Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri.
Atupele Muluzi Attends Memorial for June 10 Plane Crash Victims in Mzimba - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-10
Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri was the former First Lady of Malawi who also perished in the plane crash.
“It’s too early for us to comment on the report,” says Chilima’s family - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-09
