Month: March 2021 Posts

Concerned Malawians demand cancellation of MDF recruitment

Mar 06, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

Some concerned Malawians in Mzuzu are saying that the recent Malawi Defense Force (MDF) recruitment was marred by massive  nepotism and cronyism. In an interview, Frank Soko, one of the men who were not recruited… ...

Malawi Police brutality: officers assault MDF soldier

Mar 05, 2021 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Police officers  on Wednesday beat up a Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier as police brutality in the name of Covid-19 rules enforcement continues unabated in the country. The army officer Marcel Chirwa Jnr was assaulted… ...

Journalist arrested over fake news

Feb 27, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Police have arrested a Chanco Radio Journalist, accusing him of spreading fake news that heads of the Police and Malawi Army have been interdicted over Covid-19 funds. Malawi Police spokesperson James Kadadzera has confirmed… ...

Phiri’s appointment raises anger among Malawi soldiers

Dec 31, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera's recent appointment of Paul Phiri as Deputy Commander of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has brought anger among soldiers. Leaked conversations from WhatsApp circulating on internet reveal military officers are not happy… ...

Chakwera says Tonse Govt will construct barracks in Chitipa

Dec 18, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says the Tonse Alliance administration will construct a barracks at Meru in Chitipa. He was speaking today during officer cadets commissioning parade at Malawi Armed Forces College (MAFCO) in Salima. Chakwera said… ...

Chakwera urges Malawians to take ownership of development projects

Dec 16, 2020 Lusekero Mhango 0 &

President of the Republic of Malawi Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has stressed the need for Malawians to actively get involved in various development project and guard against abuse of government resources at any project implementation stage.… ...

Malawi soldiers engaged to provide MSCE exam security

Dec 08, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has been engaged to provide security during preparations for and administration of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) exams. Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) acting executive director Dorothy Nampota has… ...