Focus Gwede

Focus Martin Gwede was a Malawian head of the special branch of the Malawi Police Force. He was from Ntcheu Malawi. He was one of the most feared spies during the Kamuzu Banda era.[1] With Gwede as the head of Special Branch and Albert Muwalo as an Minister of State they made the most feared duo in Malawi.[1]

He and Muwalo were accused of treason in 1976 for due to an alleged attempted coup.[2][3] Muwalo was sentenced to death and Gwede spent 18 years in jail and was release in 1993 as a political prisoner. He died in March 3, 2011.

Jumani Johansson Case

Gwede came out in support of a man claiming to be Banda's son. He confirmed that Kamuzu Banda had three children, and that he believes that Jumani Johansson is the son of Banda.[4]

Personal life

Gwede was married with 5 children.[1]

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