Malawi youth MPs demand stop of  ‘Lhomwelisation’ in employment and  corruption

January 4, 2018 Wanga Gwede- Nyasa Times 29 Comments

Members of  Youth Parliament have  expressed concern in a motion the high and egregious levels of corruption and nepotism in the President Peter Mutharika’s administration.

Young legislators meeting

Speaking in a motion during the second session  of the Youtn Parliament opened on Tuesday in Lilongwe,  the  youth said noted the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)-led government has  run the country poorly, pressing home the nepotism accusation.

Chikondi Maseko, the Ntcheu  West Constituency youth member of Parliament (MP) moved a motion  and  high levels of corruption has left many youth in Malawi jobless.

He also accused Mutharika’s administration of favouring his Lhomwe tribe, saying the youth are  concerned by the “Lhomwelisation” of the public service and public appointments.

“Youth are finding it difficult to get employment nowdays  just because they have no relatives in [DPP] government,” she said.

“Nepotism is the practice when offering employment to people in government departments. This is corruption and it needs to stop!,”

The motion was seconded by Lilongwe North East  youth MP Simeon Katunga backing that  top Lhomwe Belt appointments are the order of the day in the country.

He said: “People continue to engange in corruption because thet are connected to big people in government, hence, they know they will go unpunished.”

Katunga said the only way to deal with corruption is by ensuring that those involved are “punished”.

The youth MPs who spoke to Nyasa Times on the sidelines of the meeting  queried that all key positions in government are being held by people from the Lhomwe Belt—where Mutharika also comes from. The trend, they added, is diluting the whole essence of national meritocracy— doing things on merit.

Speaker of Yout Parliament, Mary Namaya said the y will also discuss issues to do with the environment.

“Mining has the potential of bringing revenue but most youths are not involved  that much so we want the youth to be involved,” she said.

Among other issues to be discussed during the session of youth Parliament  is the controversial education quota system  of selecting students to public universities, provision of safe water, child labour and issues of violence against youth.

Parliament has said giving the youth a chance to discuss issues affecting them would help in solving some of the problems they face. The youth parliament draws representatives from all the 193 constituencies of the country.

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29 replies on “Malawi youth MPs demand stop of  ‘Lhomwelisation’ in employment and  corruption”

  1. Akulemberani this nonsense akukupangani abuse. Akupatseni ma facts on the number and positions of a chess vs atumbuka in home and NGOs.
    Timothy Ntambo and his CHRR crew all ndi alomwe?

  2. Stop this tribalistic madness ,you foolish, poor sting people..People have intermarried and you are not 100% your tribe. I blame all these madness on Peter Mutharika and his late brother. They should have known better the dangers of championing this tribalistic shit – Lhomwe thing. Lhomwe people will need Central and Northern Regions. A lhomwe alibe malo okhala. We can give APM a benefit of doubt because he is an old timer and to him tribalism is acceptable. Malawians have suffered alot under Kamazu tribalistic government. Mutharikas were also the victims of tribalism during Kamazu err – thats why they had fled this country

  3. Utsi sufuka popanda moto. Anthu ambiri si alomwe kumwerera. kuli anyanja, ayao, asena, angoni( ku balaka) etc. Kodi mwini a Chakwera angadzathese tribalism. no body knows. Beyond a reasonable man’s reasonable doubt, Lazarus seems to be a greater supporter of nepotism. You questions this statement? check the list below. palibe waku mangochi, zomba, machinga, chiradzulu. Kapena wa ku Nsanje alipo? Is he constitutionally legitimate?
    MCP Leadership List
    1. President ….Chakwera = Lilongwe
    2. 2nd Vice SG ….Mkaka= Lilongwe
    3. Treasurer General ….Chiphiko= Lilongwe
    4. Vice TG….Chipuwa = Lilongwe
    5. Deputy Publicity….Ching’oma = Lilongwe
    6. Organizing Secretary ….Lowe= Lilongwe
    7. Director of Elections ….Thyolera= Lilongwe
    8. Director of Youth ….Chakhwantha= Lilongwe
    9. Director of Political Affairs…..Sendeza = Lilongwe
    10. 1st Deputy Political Affairs….Bondo = Lilongwe
    11. Director of Women Affairs…..Manjamkhosi = Lilongwe
    12. Director of Campaign…..Dzoole Mwale = Lilongwe
    13. 1st Deputy Public Relations…..Kamata seda boy = Lilongwe
    14. Director of Social Services ….. Belekanyama= Lilongwe
    15. 1st Deputy Director of Social Services….. = Lilongwe
    16. 1st Deputy Director of Recruitment….. = Lilongwe
    17. Director of Strategic Planning……Khombe = Lilongwe
    18. 1st Deputy Director of International Affairs .Njovuyalema= Lilongwe

  4. Zikomo, you don’t know what the southern region has got. The south has graveyards completely filled up by Tumbukas. The south has also Chancellor college, College of Medicine, the Polytechnic, MUST and some more; mwamva atumbuka? Muli ndi chiani inu? Nyanja yanu Ku Karongako ndiiyo mataifa akuitenga. We don’t want you kumwera kuno. Please pack up, demolish your houses and go back home.

    1. Did Zikimo said he was living in the Southern? Zikomo says detach northern region from the rest of the country -Thats a solution -period. Northern Region too has people from Lhomwe belt..and Yes there many…Kulibe malo ku Lhomwe belt achimwene.. Stop this tribalist madness..People have intermarried and you are not 100% your tribe. I blame all these madness on Peter Mutharika and his brother. They should have known better the dangers of championing this tribalistic shit – Lhomwe thing. We can APM a benefit of doubt because he is an old timer and to him tribalism is acceptable. Malawians have suffered alot under Kamazu tribalistic government. Mutharikas were also the victims of tribalism during Kamazu err – no wonder they had fled this country

  5. Omwe anakulembelani zolankhula misled you angoni a ku Ntcheu and ochewa a ku Lilongwe. All along mbenumwenushave been practicing nepotism. Because they have a competitor now, they are not happy. If you join them you will lose for they have already infiltrated all the ministries. Each ministry, 50% are bwenubwenus. They want to use divide and rule but it will not work for them.

  7. Tell your ancle to detach our region,we are ready to form our own government,why clinging to us.Mbamva inu munatibera chikangawa forest,uranium ku karonga pano mukufuna moyo wathuno.Shupit! tisiyeni we have so much natural resources in our region.Muli ndi chani kwanu ku mwera mapiri okha-okha. Apereka motion yo ndi anthu apa central region,iwe kuyamba ndikuyamba pointing finger at northerners,heeee,fotseke.

  8. 1. President ….Chakwera = Lilongwe
    2. 2nd Vice SG ….Mkaka= Lilongwe
    3. Treasurer General ….Chiphiko= Lilongwe
    4. Vice TG….Chipuwa = Lilongwe
    5. Deputy Publicity….Ching’oma = Lilongwe
    6. Organizing Secretary ….Lowe= Lilongwe
    7. Director of Elections ….Thyolera= Lilongwe
    8. Director of Youth ….Chakhwantha= Lilongwe
    9. Director of Political Affairs…..Sendeza = Lilongwe
    10. 1st Deputy Political Affairs….Bondo = Lilongwe
    11. Director of Women Affairs…..Manjamkhosi = Lilongwe
    12. Director of Campaign…..Dzoole Mwale = Lilongwe
    13. 1st Deputy Public Relations…..Kamata seda boy = Lilongwe
    14. Director of Social Services ….. Belekanyama= Lilongwe
    15. 1st Deputy Director of Social Services….. = Lilongwe
    16. 1st Deputy Director of Recruitment….. = Lilongwe
    17. Director of Strategic Planning……Khombe = Lilongwe
    18. 1st Deputy Director of International Affairs .Njovuyalema= Lilongwe

    Is this Lilongwe Congress Party (LCP) or Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
    If this is true one should understand those agitating for a convention.

    COPIED KOMA NDI NGOZI

    1. Dr. F. Miyoyooo,
      Its not for us to say what the future holds for us but Almighty God.Wait for the final “pinto” am sure you wanna regrate my dear.Hopefuly, your words will not be marked by then. See you there in 2019 !!!

  11. Tribalism pause a global pandemic which hinders the development of Africa in general. I work in Human Resources directorate in one of RSA government office. Only candidates from Limpopo are favoured. Reporting the matter to the superiors borne fruitless, as those in power are also from Limpopo. Now with the new president Mr C Ramaphosa who also originates from Limpopo, there is no hope for change. Just make peace with it.

  12. Point On Times News. Though am not a Lomwe myself you are quite right. Tumbukas have spoiled this country too much. Illovo, YONECO. Carlsberg Malawi and Eastern Produce are not the only companies/organizations which practices nepotism. Check with UNIMA, you will notice that Tumbukas are given exams to pass with flying colours as if they are the Jews of Malawi. Nepotism will not stop in Malawi. It started during MCP regime with the Tembos and company. When Donton Mandawire was CEO of MANEB he could swap MSCE results and give them to Tumbukas to be selected to collage…….check with those who have been here before. This country need Gods intervention basi. I rest my case

    2. Any evidence that Tumbukas are given exams at College to pass with flying colours?? I am Tumbuka and went through UNIMA….was never given exams to pass! Inuyo a NOx munapitako ku UNIMA? Give as evidence….mention names of Tumbukas who were given exams at UNIMA to pass exams and if you cant them shut up!!However I dont blame you Mr Nox..mwina munamvera Malemu akunena za Mzuzu corner to justify qouta system! In case you need to know….that was a blue lie….there is no where at Chancol where Tumbukas were meeting to discuss exams….

  13. They are misguided, do they have the data, why this hate against the Lhomwes? Is it because president is a lhomwe, shall we do the same with chewa Chakwera, I urge the young fellas to get data from human resource department; they will know the truth!

  14. Me thought the youth Parliament is a normal thing but just realised that it’s another assembly of deluded boys and women.
    Malawi will never change if the thinking of the next generation is like this.

    1. . President ….Chakwera = Lilongwe
      2. 2nd Vice SG ….Mkaka= Lilongwe
      3. Treasurer General ….Chiphiko= Lilongwe
      4. Vice TG….Chipuwa = Lilongwe
      5. Deputy Publicity….Ching’oma = Lilongwe
      6. Organizing Secretary ….Lowe= Lilongwe
      7. Director of Elections ….Thyolera= Lilongwe
      8. Director of Youth ….Chakhwantha= Lilongwe
      9. Director of Political Affairs…..Sendeza = Lilongwe
      10. 1st Deputy Political Affairs….Bondo = Lilongwe
      11. Director of Women Affairs…..Manjamkhosi = Lilongwe
      12. Director of Campaign…..Dzoole Mwale = Lilongwe
      13. 1st Deputy Public Relations…..Kamata seda boy = Lilongwe
      14. Director of Social Services ….. Belekanyama= Lilongwe
      15. 1st Deputy Director of Social Services….. = Lilongwe
      16. 1st Deputy Director of Recruitment….. = Lilongwe
      17. Director of Strategic Planning……Khombe = Lilongwe
      18. 1st Deputy Director of International Affairs .Njovuyalema= Lilongwe

      Is this Lilongwe Congress Party (LCP) or Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
      If this is true one should understand those agitating for a convention.

      Mark my words – “DPP will form the next

  15. Zimathandizadi kuti ana azitha kumakambirana amalimbikisika, komano zomati eeeee lomweizimu eeee mutharika akukondera zimenezozo sikuti mfanayo ndi maganizo ake ayi angomutuma ,komabe sanalakwise ndi zoonadi just imagine George Kachimanga Chaponda akungomuyang’anatu basi sizikuyendadi pomwe wina anaba mwana wa nkhunda amutchaja 27 years/life in prison siboo

  16. Agalu inu, just come to Ministry of……..and see yourselves how Tumbukas have terrorized the ministry. All key positions in that ministry are held by Tumbukas or Northerners. All secretaries, all drivers , 90% of messengers, and most teachers are tumbukas because the HR of the ministry is tumbuka. This is also true in many ministries, departments, parastatals and private companies. Go to Illovo or Eastern Produce (Mulanje/Thyolo) or YONECO etc and see how they speak chi Hinya in office.

    And what is this nosense of putting it as if it is the Lomwes who practice nepotism. Are you not aware of the word Wakwithu? Or are you a stranger in Malawi. Or mwina mwabadwa dzulo? Can someone talk of nepotism in Malawi without mentioning atumbuka as a terrible tribe?

    You must know this, the perceived nepotism practiced by Chewas, Senas, Ngonis, Yaos etc was actually copied from tumbukas of the north. There is no tribe that can match northerners when it comes to nepotism/wakwithu.

    Please leave the Lomwes alone.

    1. Heey Times News, i am also a Tumbuka by tribe and have nothing to hide here.Can you justify your arguments correctly about Tumbukas? Are you suggesting that all organisations in Malawi have big people in HR to employ all Tumbukas? Or you are just bitter that the truth has been revealed about you Llomwes? I agree that many Tumbukas are holding positions whether on merit or not but this is what we want corrected.Instead of correcting it you people in government have gone flat out employing all Lhlomwes in Embassies,Parastatals,State House,Police,Army,Contractors etc sending your children abroad using tax payers money.If you are fighting against Northerners why do you still need them during Campaigns?If you are fighting Northerners whythen do you sideline the Chewas and other Tribes?
      What has the sena tribe done? The Manganja,the Ngoni to deserve this? You were just not exposed by you are worse than Tumbukas if given more chances.You have no shame to fill all positions with Lhlomwe.
      Keep on defending yourself and this is your end.

    2. Indeed these kids are being used. And are very stupid at meteorological department kuli atumbuka nokha nokha .it’s high time we pull the data out. Ka population ka anthu 5 koma u want to take up 160 000 public service jobs. Stupid chakwera n Mia akukuonongani right?

    3. What I have noted is that ana awa akungoyuzidwa ngato Condom. They do not know what they are talking about.

    4. So we are to create a good society by doing bad, saying this is not us alone in the doing? We dont create good things by doing bad things. This is not a great defence, rather you are admitting the claims of nepotism

    7. You got my nod bro….. Tumbukas are the Masters of Nepotism….nobody can match them past present and in future.

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