Paramount Chief Kyungu of Malawi’s northern border district of Karonga has asked fellow traditional leaders not to bow down to wishes of some Malawi who want to divide the country saying God has given him a mission to make sure that Malawi is one nation. He made the remarks after a three-day-visit of paramount chief […]
Paramount Chief Kyungu of Malawi’s northern border district of Karonga is appealing to politicians to iron out their differences and concentrate on developing the country rather than wasting their time advocating for feudalism and secession. Kyungu said this during a meeting organized by Presidential Adviser on National Unity and Parliamentary Affairs Symon Vuwa Kaunda to […]
Traditional leaders in Malawi’s northern boarder district of Karonga have urged government officials to be serious on conducting their duties to save the country from the deadly virus of Ebola. Paramount Chief Kyungu made the call during the emergency meeting on Monday with government authorities on mapping the forward on the escape of two suspected Ebola patients […]
Paramount Chief Kyungu of Karonga – the most senior traditional leader in the districts of Karonga and Chitipa – has expressed hope that there will be peace in Karonga Central Constituency which local media branded Benghazi for political violence. The constituency is home to Malawi’s deputy Finance Minister Dr. Cornelius Mwalwanda and outspoken former People’s […]
Vice President of Malawi Khumbo Kachali’s decision to dump the governing People’s Party to rejoin the Democratic progressive Party (DDP) has been described as an act of greed and morally bankrupt. Kachali rejoined DDP on Monday after resigning from PP last week and swiftly drummed up support and endorsed its presidential candidate Peter Mutharika to be voted […]
Members Savings and Credit Co-operative Society limited (SACCO) in Malawi’s northern border district of Karonga are blaming government authorities for the losses the incurred in 2013 savings which forced many members withdraw from the co-operatives. The blames was made at Maghemo secondary school during Tikwele Community SACCO Annual General Meeting which was revealed over that […]
Paramount Chief Kyungu Mwakabanga of Karonga district has endorsed President Joyce Banda to continue governing the nation beyond May elections, saying she always translate her words into actions. “A leader must act. You are the kind of leader that I want. Apart from that you are God fearing, you fear people and love your own […]
Senior Traditional leaders and Clergy from northern Malawi have asked the Malawi government to develop new and modern laws on abortion that take into account women’s rights and the concerns of the population. Officially illegal, but by no means uncommon, abortion is a controversial topic in Malawi. Abortion is outlawed except in cases where pregnancy […]
Chairman of the newly appointed National Integrity Committee, (NIC) Paramount Chief Kyungu of Karonga has appealed to Government not to forgive perpetrators of Cashgate if the country is to succeed in fighting corruption. Kyungu, who was among the guest speakers during the Anti-Corruption Day Commemorations in Lilongwe also asked government not to shield anyone involved […]
Paramount Chief Kyungu of the northern district of Karonga summoned ruling People’s Party parliamentarian for infamous ‘Benghazi’ Karonga Central Constituency Cornelius Mwalwanda and his rival for a closed door meeting on Wednesday to admonish them against violence. The meeting comes = before the arch rivals face each other in a controversial re-run scheduled for this Saturday. PP has […]
Paramount Chief Kyungu of Karonga has expressed disappointment with continued political violence in Karonga Central Constituency, saying it is bringing discomfort to the people. Kyungu was speaking during a meeting he held at Karonga Boma with traditional leaders from the said constituency to find long-lasting solutions to the political violence that erupted immediately after People’s […]
Paramount Chief Kyungu of Malawi’s northern border district of Karonga has strongly condemned political violence between supporters of the ruling People’s Party (PP) officials Frank Mwenefumbo and Cornelius Mwalwanda who are fighting for the parliamentary seat in 2014 election. Recently one of supporters of incumbent parliamentarian Mwalwanda whose camp is known as PP ‘B’ had his house […]
Paramount Chief Kyungu in Malawi’s northern boarder district of Karonga has ordered the office of the District Commission to use all funds allocated for developmental activities to finish construction works on Katili clinic which has been idle for over seven years putting lives of women and children at risk. Kyungu said this during the visit […]
Vendors and district council authorities in Malawi’s northern border district of Karonga are failing to come up with lasting solution on their misunderstanding over the recently hiked market fees in which the vendors are pushing the council officials to reduce the rate. The district council officials increased the rate from K80 to K120 with effect […]
Paramount Chief Kyungu of Malawi’s northern district of Karonga has lambasted government authorities for issuing mining licenses to foreign investors to start mining in his area without informing “the owners of the land” on their presence. Malawi government has just given license to new mining industry called Hainan International Resources from China to mine minerals […]
Paramount Chief Kyungu of Karonga has said those that served in the district as parliamentarians before will not be allowed to contest again this time unless he as senior chief is consulted. Kyungu said this on Wednesday in the district at Lusubilo Music centre where he was guest of honour at the music festival which the Malawi […]
Traditional leaders in Malawi’s northern border districts of Karonga and Chitipa are demanding government authorities to relocate Dzaleka refugee camp to boarder sites which they say are areas highly infested with immigrants. Speaking during the meeting of 47 chiefs from the two border districts held at Karonga district council offices, Paramount Chief Kyungu of Karonga […]
Paramount Chief Kyungu of Malawi’s northern border district of Karonga has made a strong appeal to political leaders in the country to avoid elevating chiefs in a bid to gain political mileage. Addressing 47 chiefs from Karonga and Chitipa districts during a meeting held at Karonga district council’s offices, Kyungu also asked the chiefs not […]