Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Archives

Chakwera buries head in sand

Apr 01, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Commander in Chief of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), President Lazarus Chakwera, is yet to comment on UK’s warning of a terrorist attack in Malawi. The president and his deputy, Saulos Chilima, have been spending… ...

Boy dies after explosion at MDF firing range

Mar 23, 2022 Contributor* 0 &

Kayenda: confirmed By: Raphael Likaka A 17-year-old boy identified as Bob Robin (17), has died after a device exploded at a Malawi Defence Force (MDF) motor firing range camp at Chikala Hills in Machinga district.… ...

Family says MDF soldier was killed while following up on land issues

Mar 08, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The family of Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier Kingsley Manjawira says the soldier was also a youth pastor and he was killed while making follow-ups on issues of theft of cattle and encroachment of land… ...

Mob kills Malawi Defence Force Soldier in Salima

Mar 05, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

An angry mob around Siyasiya trading centre in Salima last night killed a Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier accused of threatening a businessman with a gun and stealing money amounting to K140,000. The MDF Soldier… ...

Malawi and Tanzania Defense Forces bond through sports

Mar 04, 2022 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Malawi Defence Force 101 Brigade in Mzuzu this week hosted its counterpart, the 401 Brigade from Mbeya City in Tanzania and the two sides competed in various sports disciplines. The visit follows the 101… ...

Deputy Minister urges Malawi Army to continue operating Chilumba military checkpoint

Feb 27, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Deputy Minister Harry Mkandawire has commended Chilumba Barracks for establishing a permanent military checkpoint in the area and has further encouraged the barracks to continue operating it to the benefit of Malawians. Mkandawire made statement… ...

Govt assures soldiers of improved welfare

Feb 26, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Deputy Minister of Defence Harry Mlekanjala Mkandawire has assured Malawi Defence Force (MDF) that the Government has the welfare of soldiers at heart, saying the Tonse Alliance administration will see to it that soldiers’ welfare… ...