Chakwera appoints Brian Banda as his spokesman: Martha Chikuni, Kondowe get jobs at State House
President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed maverick broadcaster Brian Banda of Times Media as Press Secretary at State House effectively becoming his spokesman while Sean Tsanzo Kampondeni is the spin doctor as director of communications and executive assistant to the President.
Kampondeni confirmed the appointment of Banda in a public notice on Saturday.
The President has also made other appointments at State House “to continue delivering quality service to Malawians.”
In announcing the appointment, Kampondeni stated the posts and districts of origins.
Overstone Kondowe (Nkhotakota) has been appointed special advisor on People Living with Albinism and Disabilities.
Rev Brian Kamwendo (Ntcheu) is the special advisor on religious affairs who will be deputised by Sheikh Hashim Abbas (Zomba).
Also announced is the appointment of Major Precious Mahara Gausi (Mzimba) as assistant aide-de-camp.
Another appointment is that of Martha Chikuni (Thyolo) as head of media marketing.
Solomon Kavuta (Kasungu) has been appointed State House director of ICT.
According to Kampondeni, the appointments are with immediate effect.
Meyakupa….
Even one million advisers will not serve the purpose! MAYBE the election promise! Invest in the youth not in this veterans!
Nothing strange ndi mmene zimakhalilaTimes TV and Radio and Zodiak TV and Radio and HRDC were being used for campaign by Malawi Congress party and Tonse alliance. Brian, Kasakula, Gospel and Timothy are now reaping the rewards for their political cooperation.
Surely I saw this coming honestly speaking Brian played a bigger role to the fight of change the one remainning is George Kasakula, akuyenela kudyelera nawo, koma musaiwale kuli Callister Muthalika, Lucious Banda, Bon Kalindo, Former First Lady Muluzi, and all the (DEMO boys – Anyamata a ma demo) Ife tili ku mastandi kaye….
Bad omen to Chakwera. The last Brian Banda came to state House, it ended in a loss in elections. Chakwera has started very badly and the future is BLEAK!
Zeze, avoid living in the past, MCP led Govt has the most solid political base in Malawi and with the 50 +1 requirement, DPP known for its Lomwelisation policy and corruption culture while in Govt for 14 solid years will have Mount Kilimanjoro to climb to dislodge this Govt. It will take ages for the Northern Region(Tumbukas) to trust and vote for DPP again.
Zama jelasi basi, muchira simunati ng’ooooooooo! mwang’omboka
I believe that this is deservedly so. BriN & George put their heads on the block to tell the old establishment the truth. If there are some other few people who have contributed immensely to the changing of regime, these two come tops so Congratulations Brian. All the best. I believe that you deserve it.
You are right. They fought tooth to nail trying to bring good governance. Let’s wish him all the best
Ozil zomalemba kochokera kwa munthu walembedwa ntchito zachokera kuti?
So, how many advisors does the president need? What is the role of 33 Ministers and deputy ministers and a legion of Principal Secretaries? The appeasement policy in Chakwera is rather too much. But is chilima still awake? Does the Malawi economy deserve all these appointments? Is this what you meant when you said yours shall be a modest government in terms of positions and the size of the cabinet? Ubwino wake we are all watching the Nonse alliance’s nakedness very very clearly. Good luck!
There goes the Hot Current. Kasakula leaving too am told?
Hot current up in smoke
Congratulations to all the newly appointed officials.
May God profusely bless you, and that He grants you the wisdom and courage to undertake your duties to the best of your abilities, and also that you remain humble servants of God, and our beautiful nation.
May God bless Malawi, keeping it a land of peace !
It was strange not to have a media person as presidential spokes person. But why still have Kampondeni as director of Communications. As Chakwera’s son-in-law he should not be at state House.
Who said that?kuwumamutu eti
Accept that Chakwera is nepotistic and his criticism of Mutharika was wrong.
Go tell that to Donald Trump.
That’s why Trump will lose elections
Are you a voter in his country?
Start the discussion… This is in order. Brian Banda deserve this. He went through a lot of humiliation because of his sacrifice to stand with the opposition parties. We call this loyalty rewarded.
It’s not called loyalty rewarded but rather silencing critics or to be future critics! Same with mtambo! If they are genuine rights defenders and or journalists then they should do what the profession says. They should have followed what mshisha did and turned down the offer. Double standards exposed!
Some of the appointments are useless. What is director of marketing for at the State House? Waste of money.
Congratulations Mr Banda but be fully aware that this too is your downfall. make sure you set yourself up
Jimmy Kambalika aka Brian Banda. Chakwera is fond if picking garbage. Of all the people Brian has been picked because he helped Joyce Banda in Cashgate. Brian Banda was his cousin who passed away and His real name is Jimmy Kambalika. If you want to know the truth go and dig this from Chileka.
kkkkkkk my Malawi
I will miss Brian Banda on Times TV but anyway u need to explore other avenues .
All the best Brian in your new venture .
Is there a good reason forn addimg ths appointees home districts to their names?
Mwauponda inu a Chakwera. Amalawi tikudziwa kale kuti Brian Banda akumafunsa mafunso mopanda mantha nthawi zonse. Nde mkungofuna kumutseka pakamwa kuti asazakufunseni pa mmawa pano. Ok mlungu simunthu tikukuonerani patali.
So that last minute ‘times exclusive’ aired on Sunday way past the official campaign closing time was about Brian applying for a job?
Anyways Mr Brian banda was once spokesperson for Joyce banda look at what they achieved together.
Congraturations to Mr Brian Banda for the new job. We will miss your critical and objective thinking. I would be happy seeing providing checks and balances to the new government
Kugawana maudindo
This is good news however The state house should make sure that Brian is property trained for the job…..it is one thing to be a popular journalist and another to be a spokesperson for the head of state.
Brian will have to learn to speak for the president and the president only and not what he personally thinks…….he has a loose tongue that need to be tamed otherwise he shall put the head of state in disrepute one day for saying things that were not the actual narrative of the president……
Killing TTV – Can’t he survive at Times TV ko!
Times ndi ya mcp nkale, its not killing per se but this is about revolving doors between times tv and statehouse.
The only reason times tv was popular was because of its anti dpp news. Now it will have nobody to criticise expect it to be as boring as mbc,
Quota system? Kkkkk
There is no Times TV or radio without Brian
Ndiye Times both Tv and radio station sizikomansotu without Brian?
Excellent picks. Tonse philosophy at work. The appointment of Overstone Kondowe deserves special applause. The man has shown a spirit of selflessness in his quest for the betterment of the lives of people living with albinism.
Keep it up Mr President.
Well balanced am not compraining