Malawi: Bushiri Gets University Recognition for Outstanding Humanitarian Work

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Malawi: Bushiri Gets University Recognition for Outstanding Humanitarian Work

[Nyasa Times] Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's outstanding work in humanitarian work in the country has been recognised by Exploits University which conferred him an honorary doctorate.

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