Month: June 2020 Posts

Chiradzulu Chiefs geared to fight voter apathy

Jun 20, 2020 Chrissie Mainjeni - MEC Stringer 0 &

With just a few days to the fresh presidential poll, Chiefs in Chiradzulu have vowed to continue pleading with their subjects to vote in their large numbers on June 23, to fulfil their constitutional right.… ...

Chiefs advised against frontline politics

May 12, 2020 Chrissie Mainjeni - MEC Stringer 0 &

Chiefs in the country have been advised to be apolitical in the run up to July 2 fresh presidential polls, to serve Malawians better. Over the years, the nation has seen some chiefs indulge in… ...

Thyolo chiefs fear being dethroned if they welcome all parties

Apr 28, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

By Temwa Mhone Chiefs in Thyolo have expressed concern that they would be removed if they allow all parties to campaign in the district ahead of the fresh presidential elections. Chiefs in Sub Traditional Authority… ...

MCP, chiefs asked us to conduct by-election – Ansah

Jan 20, 2020 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Jane Ansah says chiefs and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leadership in Lilongwe South asked the commission to conduct polls in the constituency which were postponed last year due… ...

Ben Phiri condemns corrupt chiefs

Dec 30, 2019 Daniel Sapuli 1 &

The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr. Ben Phiri has rebuked the habits of some chiefs who demand payments from their subjects in exchange of chieftaincy positions. Phiri said this during the installation… ...

Village chief arrested for sexually assaulting 8-year-old girl

Dec 16, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Kasungu are keeping in custody Village Headman Gundani aged 78 for sexually assaulting a girl aged eight. Kasungu Public Relations  Officer Harry Namwaza  said chief Gundani, full name Edward Jackson, committed the offence… ...

Chiefs want road named after Mutharika

Jun 16, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Traditional leaders in the Eastern Region want the Liwonde-Mangochi to be named after President Peter Mutharika. The chiefs who met in Liwonde on Saturday said the road should be called the Peter Mutharika Highway as… ...

Nine Northern Region chiefs condemn demos

Jun 08, 2019 Mike Lyson Zgambo 3 &

Nine traditional leaders from the Northern Region have condemned nationwide post-election protests. The traditional leaders spoke against the protests at a press briefing at Grand Palace Hotel in Mzuzu following demonstrations in the city by… ...

Nankhumwa advises chiefs to work with government

May 13, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Kondwani Nankhumwa, has said government has high expectations that chiefs who are being elevated will continue initiating development projects in their respective areas. The Minister made the remarks… ...

Chief calls for violence-free campaign

Apr 16, 2019 Chrissie Mainjeni - MEC Stringer 0 &

Sub Traditional Authority Onga of Chiradzulu, has called on politicians to hold a free campaign and support the winner after the polls for the benefit of the district. The local leader made the remarks over… ...

Govt doubles chiefs’ honoraria

Dec 06, 2018 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Government has doubled chief’s honoraria, fulfilling a promise Minister of Finance Goodall Gondwe made when presenting the budget in May. A letter dated 4th December, 2018 from the Department of Human Resources Development addressed to… ...

Chiefs commit to free and fair 2019 elections

Nov 17, 2018 Alex Sakala 0 &

With a few months to 2019 tripartite election, Traditional leaders in the country have signed an Electoral Code of Conduct aimed at achieving free and fair elections. Over the past elections, chiefs have been blamed… ...

Chief jailed for stealing

Jun 15, 2018 Chikondi Magalasi 1 &

A chief in Mulanje has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for stealing money meant for underprivileged people in his area. Group Village Headman Kamwendo whose real name is Patrick Gama… ...

Traditional leaders asked to deal with harmful practices

Sep 26, 2017 Martha Chikoti 2 &

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has asked traditional leaders in the country to join hands in dealing with harmful practices. Speaking to local media, minister responsible   Kondwani Nankhumwa said some practices are… ...

Chiefs urged to assist in fight against crime

Aug 26, 2017 Bright Malenga 0 &

Malawi Police Service has urged all traditional leaders to enhance their efforts if the country is to win the battle against crime. Commissioner of Police responsible for Central Region John Nyondo made the remarks when… ...