Sunduzwayo Madise Sunduzwayo Killon (Kanyolokera) Phangazindabo Madise (born 7 December 1968) is a Malawian academic, lawyer, and public administrator. Commonly known as Mfundisi (teacher), he serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malawi and has held several leadership roles in academia and public institutions.
Early life and education
Sundu was born in Blantyre, in Malawi. He hails from Mkhulu Village, GVH Mkakabanthu Madise, TA Mthwalo, Mzimba. He is the son of George Symon Phangazindabo Madise (an accountant who was also a career civil servant) and Nyokase Florence Chibambo (a professional broadcaster with the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation) (both deceased).
Sundu attended Lingadzi, Mphungu, Misesa, and Dharap primary schools before proceeding to Chichiri Secondary School (1983–1987). At Chichiri Secondary School, he was a member of the School Quizz Team that participated in the Top of the Class competitions for four years. He was also an active participant in drama, both as an actor and a producer. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Malawi (1987–1991). Apart from being active in student union activities, he also participated in theatre activities, both as an actor and a director/producer, and was an active member of the Chanco Travelling Theatre. He completed a Diploma in Labour Relations; at the United Nations International Training Centre, Turin in 1998. He later earned a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Malawi in (2005–2009). During this period, he also served on the SADC Election Observation Mission to Zimbabe for the 2008 Elections.
Sundu completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Trade and Investment Law (cum laude) at the University of the Western Cape (2010–2011), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law at the University of Warwick (2013–2017). He also obtained a Postgraduate Award in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from the University of Warwick.
Academic career
Sundu is a law academic at the University of Malawi and a member of the faculty in the School of Law, Economics, and Government. He has held several academic leadership positions, including:
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Malawi (since June 2022) ,
- Chairperson, Transition Taskforce (Chancellor College to University of Malawi),
- Dean, Faculty of Law,
- Dean of Students,
- Head, Department of Practical Legal Studies.
- PG Coordinator.
Sundu also serves as an External Examiner at the University of Cape Town and the University of the Western Cape. He has also served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Pretoria and the University of the Western Cape. In 2011, he did an internship with SNR Denton, London, United Kingdom. He has also served as a Tutor and the University of Western Cape and the University of Warwick.
Public service
Sundu has held a number of public service and governance roles in Malawi.
Current positions:
- Commissioner, Malawi Human Rights Commission
- Chairperson, Committee on the Establishment of the Metropolitan Police in Malawi
Previous positions:
- Chairperson, Malawi National Council of Sports (2021–2025)
- Commissioner, Commission of Inquiry into the 2024 aircraft accident involving the Vice President of Malawi,
- Member, University of Malawi Council (2019 - 2020) (Senate Representative),
- Member, University of Malawi Senate (2019 - 2020),
- Vice Chairman, Malawi Council for Legal Education (2019 - 2020),
- President, Chancellor College Academic Staff Union (2012–2013),
- Board Member, Human Rights Consultative Committee (2004-2008)
- Chairman, Bata/Big Bullets Football Club (2002-2004),
- Chairman, ESCOM Football Club (1996-2000),
- President, ESCOM Workers Union (1996–2000),
- Secretary, Southern Africa Energy Workers Network,
- President, Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (2004),
- President, Super League of Malawi (1996),
- Chairman, University of Malawi Students Union (1989–1990).
- Prefect, Chichiri Secondary School (1985-86)
Early career
Prior to his academic and legal career, Sundu worked in engineering and education roles, including:
- Switching Engineer, Department of Posts and Telecommunications (1991–1993),
- Protection Engineer and SCADA Engineer, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (1993–2000)
- Head & Teacher, ICT Department, Central High School (2000–2002),
- Counsellor, Labour Resource Centre (2002–2006).
After obtaining his law degree, he briefly worked as Senior Legal Aid Advocate, Ministry of Justice (2009).
Legal Practice
- Sundu was unconditionally admitted to the Malawi Bar in 2009 and has the right of audience at the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal, the High Court of Malawi, the Industrial relations Court, the Magistrate Courts and all Judicial Tribunals. He is currently the Managing Partner at Mkhulu Chambers, Attorneys and Law Consultants, located in Zomba. He is also a Notary Public.
Membership
- Malawi Law Society
- SADC Lalwyers Association
- Society of Legal Scholars
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy
Areas of Specialisation and Research Interests
- Financial Services Law
- Regulation
- Technlogy Law
- Human Rights
Publications
Sundu is the author of: The Regulation of Mobile Money: Law and Practice in Sub-Saharan Africa (2019)published by Palgrave Macmillan Cham
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Personal life
After graduating from University of Malawi in 1991, Madise co-founded United Artists, with his brother Dingiswayo. The group made a tour of the country before it disbanded. Other notable members were Lloyd Nsema and Clifton Kandoje. Madise also founded a media company, Channel 4 International, which specialised in video and music production (mostly remastering of audio recordings and producing CDs and labels). He has worked with notable musicians like Lucius Banda, Everson Matawale, Anthony Makondetsa, Wycliffe Chimwendo, The LAC, and The Marching Soldiers.
While studying for his PhD at warwick, Sundu volunteered with The Brilliant Club, where for three years, he offered teaching sessions to students, both at primary, secondary and high school in the English Midlands .
Madise Madise is married to Rhosalyn Kamkwalala.
His siblings are Professor Nyovani Madise, Khungekile Madise , Justice Dingiswayo Madise JA SC, Thandiwe Thipa and Mwizayekha Madise. His late siblings are Botchiwe Chatata, Hlekwayo Madise and Doskani Madise.
Sundu maintains a blog under the name Mfundisi and holds a Facebook account as well as a Linkedin account
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