Chakuamba hospitalised in South Africa

September 28, 2014 Alfred Chauwa-Nyasa Times 66 Comments

Malawi’s veteran politician, Gwanda Chakuamba, is reported to have been airlifted to Johannesburg South Africa where he is receiving treatment for heart problem at Milpark Clinic in South Africa.

Chakuamba was airlifted to South Africa following the heart problem which he has been experiencing but he is said to be in good spirits.

He is placed in the highly dependence ward (HDU) after being discharged from the Intensive Care Unit.

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Nyasa Times  sources said the problem reached at a very critical situation two weeks ago and this is when the family after “grave concerns” decided to evacuate him to South Africa for medical attention.

Born on 4 April, 1934, Chakuamba has been regarded in Malawi politics as giants of the Lower Shire Valley in the Southern Region of Malawi.

From 1964 to 1980 Chakuamba was a key figure in the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and fearless opponent of former MCP President John Tembo.

Chakuamba was released from jail in 1993 soon after the multiparty politics and immediately joined UDF and quickly dumped it for MCP where he became its Secretary General.

Former President Bingu wa Mutharika at one time appointed Chakuamba   as Minister of Agriculture and  was president of New Republican Party (NRP).

Chakuamba is one of founding members of  DPP  but broke ranks with Mutharika.

He was later convicted by a court for inciting acts of violence against the Lhomwe tribe in the country.

He was found guilty for proposing hatred towards tribal groups, the Mulhako Wa Alhomwe in particular.

First Grade Magistrate Fred Chilowetsa spared the sectegenarian from conviction due to his old age.

Chakuamba uttered words at a political rally inciting people to beat up Lhomwe people because they were pompous and arrogant.

He has lately been backing former president Joyce Banda’s Peoples Party but retired from front line politics.

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66 replies on “Chakuamba hospitalised in South Africa”

  3. Foolish Malawian politicians.
    1) Kamuzu went to South Africa, and the Zulu’s finished him.
    2) Chihana followed suit, he was dispatches in weeks
    3)Then followed Bingu, job done right at the air port
    4) The lesser mortals tried their luck, Kate Kainja, Moses Charambo, kuti
    5) Now Chakuamba?

    I would go to Mwai wanthu if sick, Zuma and his boys are no good. Mark my word

  4. 46 he was also part of the Triumvirate when Kamuzu was sick which included John Tembo and Robson Chirwa. GTWS Gwanda Chakuamba Phiri.

  6. I just can’t help but to wonder over high profile people tendency’ of opting for foreign medical care, what does it say about the condition of local medical facilities? and where does it leave an ordinary citizen whose hope solely depend on these poor facilities?, just a question, perhaps its high time the government taste its own poison.

  8. people particularly the PP were happy with Bingu’s illness and death. We should not be happy with someone’s illness or death. Mbuya Gwanda get well soon but I will never forget what PP did to Bingu wa Mtharika.

    1. Chakwamba did not mock Bingu but he requested him to tell the nation that he was sick. the nation needed to know that their President was not okay. How would you feel if your father hides from you that he is sick.

  13. Gwandanguluwe, if you get well fine. However you and Malawi government must know that i hate expensive death and funerals.

    Serious business people must fill the gap and bring any machine and expertise that tries to save life here in Malawi.

    Donors and investors must invest in health and education.

    I hate all crooks who donate $million for HIV seminars hiv testing so that they calculate ARV profit margins. The west is over depending on disaster, chaos, instability and anarchy. The west is also manipulating unionist, civil rights and separatist groups to boost their economy.

    We received countless aid which was designed to erode back to the west and leaving Malawians poor than before.

    Bring the aid that will allow Malawi to own state of the art medical facility. that speed up internet, to establish world class road network.

    Die at home politicians. A politician dying in foreign land openly says. ‘I never fought for quality medical facility’. Get well soon Mbuya

  17. The profile is incomplete. Should have made mention that the old man was one of the three architects of the notorious Malawi Young Pioneers. And was the longest serving commander-in-chief of its armed wing. Iiiiiihh a Nyasa Times, wakudandaulanitu Chakuamba kuti mwamuchepetsa.

  28. Pa Alhomwepo sananame. Wasala anawona nkhondo. Just look at naked tribalism, regionalism and nepotism being orchestrated by Lhomwes? Better ATUMBUKASO

  30. Death has nothing to do with age gogo pitala number 30 stop deceiving yourself. Check your family or ask your elders they will educate you. Gwanda Mphezi , wishing you a quick recovery. Only God knows your future.

  32. Get well soon my GOD be with u Nana. Iwe gogo pitala mapazi yako. kuzolowera moyo opha wanthu, mwana wa JZU Tembo. osafunira dziko lake zabwino.

    1. A Hassan umbuli umakupwetekani zedi. Nkhani yili apa siyazipani, koma matenda. Muzimvetsa nkhani abale, umbuli ngati wolozedwa nawo. CHITSIRU IWE.!!!!!!!!!

  51. Mbuya Chakwamba, one of Malawi political giant and with all the opportunities of bringing development to Malawi, the man failed as people of Loweshire and Malawi at large. Chakwamba the giant since Kamuzus era up date, few poeple have benefited from him, for Lowershire its worth, many times he has been in parliament the man failed to bring any block of class room. The man voice can be heared even in Britain due to his past work and zeal fearless, to an extent that the Queen know Chakwamba, but failed to channel any funding to Malawi or the Lowershire. May his get bettet soon and work for Malawi before he departs us – Ameen.

  58. Ndi anthu ngati Gwanda omwe amatha kuona patali pomwe Ena sangathe kuona.Gwanda aliona tsankho ndi kudzikundikila mwa alomwe Ena ndipo sanakhale chete koma kuyankhula.Amalawi ambiri sanamunvetsetse koma padutsa nthawi ndipo tikulina tsankho,takuona kudzikundikila,mwano,kusanva zonena za Ena,kuba ndalama za anthu osauka,ndi zambiri tikungowafunila kuchila nsanga a Gwanda.

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