Background
Vokhiwa, Hamilton Shadrick was born on July 25, 1941 in Mulanje, Malawi.
Vokhiwa, Hamilton Shadrick was born on July 25, 1941 in Mulanje, Malawi.
Graduated from high school, Blantyre, Malawi; Diploma in journalism, International Press Institute, Nairobi, Kenya; Diploma in journalism, Thomson Foundation, Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Reporter Malawi News, Blantyre, 1965-1972. Sub-editor Daily Times, 1972-1975, senior sub-editor, 1975-1976, assistant editor, 1976-1985, editor, 1985-1987. Company librarian Blantyre Print and Public Company Library, since 1988.
Fellow International Press Institute, Thomson Foundation.
Son of Shadrick Vokhiwa and Harriet (McLean) Pangani. Married Rose Mulomba; 7 children.