In October 2011, Mutharika apologised for the expulsion of Cochrane-Dyet and lifted his ban from Malawi."Deported UK envoy, Sata no longer personae non grata in Malawi" , Maravi Post, 2011-10-14. Mutharika died in April 2012 and shortly afterward the British Foreign Secretary announced that a new high commissioner would be appointed.Britain restores ties with Malawi after ambassador row, AFP via Google, 24 April 2012
