Airtel Malawi has appointed Ngeyi Kanyongolo as the company’s Board Chairperson.

Kanyongolo replaces Alex Chitsime who served on the position for 11 years and 11 months.

Kanyongolo’s appointment comes a few weeks after she was appointed to the board as a non-executive director at the company’s Annual General Meeting.

Kanyongolo is an associate professor of law and holds different academic qualifications including a Master of Laws from University of London.