Malawi President Joyce Banda on Saturday, April 6, 2013, urged all members of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) “to remain disciplined and professional as they have always done”. President Banda, who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the MDF, made the appeal when she officially presented of colours to the 11th Battalion, Malawi Rifles, Chilumba Barracks […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) General Henry Odillo has been conferred a medal of honour called ‘Commendable Act Medal ‘ by President Joyce Banda in the capital, Lilongwe during the commissioning of the 11th Battalion of the Malawi Armed Forces. President Banda decorated the Gen. Odillo at Civo Stadium on Saturday for his professionalism to adhere […]
Malawi President Dr Joyce Banda has hailed Army Commander, General Henry Odillo for leading the Malawi army to defend the Constitution after former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) orchestrated a failed “constitutional coup d’état” following the death of president Bingu wa Mutharika last April. Former Foreign Minister Peter Mutharika – now answering to treason charges […]
I was trying to finger-out why Malawi Defense Force (MDF) Commander General Henry Odillo was systematically chosen by Nyasa Times editorial management as 2012 man of the year. Throughout this process, I have been using my military back ground experience to reach the better conclusion of which now am proud to say I find the real answer […]
Malawi’s leading online publication, Nyasa Times, has named Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander, General Henry Odillo, as its ‘Person of the Year’. Nyasa Times introduced the Person of the Year accolade in 2010 and it was first given to the then Vice President Joyce Banda who defied the late President Bingu wa Mutharika plans to hand over […]
The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General Henry Odilo has now two deputies, Nyasa Times understands. This comes after government appointed Major General John Msonthi as deputy army commander. According to inside sources Msonthi will work hand in hand with Lieutenant General Clement Kafuwa who was appointed deputy army commander when General Odillo was made army […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander, General Henry Odillo has strongly spoken against soldiers’ involvement into politics saying this does not mix with the profession. Odillo said he was convinced that despite the challenges the Army encounters, officers, soldiers and members of the Malawi Defense Force should have a clear focus in their role in the […]
Malawi President Joyce Banda has called for a cabinet meeting this (Saturday) evening to, among others, discuss how the country will mourn the country’s departed leader Bingu wa Mutharika. Her Excellency Mrs Banda said at a media briefing Saturday morning at her Area 12 residence in Lilongwe the meeting will focus on Mutharika’s death and […]
Former Malawi Defence Force commander Mark Chiziko, is still occupying an official residence for the commander, months after being out of his job, Nyasa Times can reveal. According to Nyasa Times military sources, Chiziko requested President Bingu wa Mutharika, who is Commander-in-Chief, to continue residing in the house since he has no private residence. “He […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander, General Henry Odillo has thanked the British Government for sponsoring the Managing Defence in a Wider Security Context (MDWSC) course currently underway in Salima. “My thanks go to Her Majesty’s Government of the United Kingdom for sponsoring the course as part of f its Africa Conflict Prevention Pool Security sector reform,” […]
By Nyasa Times Reporter Discontentment has ensued in the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) following the appointment of a ‘junior’ officer to head the military. President Bingu wa Mutharika appointed Henry Odillo, who was chief of staff to be the country’s Army commander. He was also elevated from the rank of Brigadier General to full General. […]
Malawi Defence Force leadership has been reshuffled with the firing of Lieutenant General Ernest Ntonya and replacing him with Brigadier General Clement Kafuwa as deputy commander. President Bingu wa Mutharika has also appointed Brigadier John Msonthi as military Chief of Staff. The development follows the change of guard in the aftermath of anti-government protests that […]