The UK’s ambassador to Malawi has praised environmental conservation initiatives in Mmbelwa Kingdom, Mzimba district, during a visit to the Royal Palace at eDingeni. Her Excellency Leigh Stubblefield met King Mmbelwa V on Saturday, where she commended the monarch for guiding his subjects in protecting forest cover in the district. “The area looks beautiful with […]
The Mzimba Heritage Association and Maseko Ngoni Heritage Trust have challenged the government’s position that Malawi’s laws do not recognise or allow the establishment of kingdoms or the conferment of the title of king. In a joint statement, the organisations defended the use of the titles Inkosi ya Makhosi and King for M’mbelwa V and […]
Inkosi ya Makosi M’mbelwa V has unveiled a K50 million sponsorship deal for the Northern Region Football Association (NRFA), backing a newly introduced football cup for the region. The paramount chief made the announcement during an unveiling ceremony held at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Saturday, saying the sponsorship was aimed squarely at developing […]
The Ngoni king has told rebel villagers to forget splitting Mzimba into two – insisting it’s a rubbish idea that won’t fix a thing. Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa dropped the bombshell at the district’s massive Umthetho cultural bash, hitting back hard at a growing campaign – led by Samuel Lwara – demanding the district be […]
Traditional leaders and members of Malawi’s Ngoni community convened at the Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre on 17 July for the M’mbelwa Gala, a fundraising event held in support of the 2026 Umthetho Cultural Festival. His Royal Majesty Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V, paramount chief of the Jere Ngoni, said in a statement following the event […]
Paramount Chief Kaduya has commended Inkosi Ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V for the Jere Ngoni’s efforts to preserve and promote their cultural heritage, describing the initiative as an encouraging example of intergenerational cultural transmission. Speaking as guest of honour at the Royal Umthetho Banquet at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre, Chief Kaduya said it was encouraging to […]
Perfect Property Solutions Company Limited has boosted the upcoming M’mbelwa Royal Golf Tournament with a K3.5 million sponsorship. The handover took place this past Friday ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled for Saturday at the Lilongwe Golf Club. The tournament serves as a key fundraiser for the Umthetho Cultural Festival, an annual celebration of […]
Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V has terminated the services of group village headman Mahobe following revelations that he married a girl below the age of 18, thereby violating her rights. He further said it has transpired that Mahobe, 42, began his affair with the girl in 2017 when the girl was only 14-years-old. “As a […]
Paramount Chief M’mbelwa V of Mzimba has asked Malawi government to effect a travel ban to and from South Africa in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. The chief says he is concerned that everyday there are people trekking to and from South Africa, an economic giant in the continent where confirmed cases are now […]
New political vocabulary amongst Malawians has emerged and that is a proposal to have the presidency rotated across all the regions of the North, South and Centre to ensure equitable distribution of power. One of the proponents of the rotational presidency, Mzimba-based Ngoni Chief Inkosi ya Makhosi M’belwa has argued that the system will ensure […]
A powerful Ngoni chief Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V has accused the dEMOCRatic Progressive Party (DPP) led government of abandoning development projects in the north. The Ngoni Paramount Chief said this on Tuesday during a Mothers’ Day cultural event at Edingeni in Mzimba. “The government needs to find money to resume these peojects because opponents […]
Paramount Chief M’mbelwa V has called upon Ngonis of Mzimba to continue preserving their culture with responsibility. He was speaking on Saturday at the foot of Hora Mountain in Mzimbaduring the commemoration of this year’s Mzimba Ngoni Cultural Festival which is commonly known as Umthetho. Mmbelwa said it is important for the Ngonis to uphold […]
Ngoni Paramount Chief M’mbelwa V of Mzimba has strongly urged faith leaders in the country to refrain from meddling in politics if they are to uphold their integrity in the society. He warned that when religious leaders who are held in high esteem in the society poke nose into political affairs of the country, besides risk losing […]
Powerful Ngoni chief Inkosi Mm’belwa V has urged men to go for male circumcision saying this reduces chances of getting HIV infection. The chief said this on Saturday during the commemoration of the World AIDS Day presided over by Minister of Health Atupele Muluzi. The Inkosi ya Makosi said it has been proved scientifically that […]
Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V has wished President Peter Mutharika the ‘best of luck’ ahead of the 2019 elections, during which Mutharika will be seeking a second and mandatory final five-year term. The good wishes were delivered at the foot of Hora Mountain during the Umtheto festival of the Ngoni in Mzimba. “Next year, we have […]
Northern region powerful traditional leaders have disputed assertions that Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V of Mzimba endorsed Peter Mutharika’s 2019 presidential bid. Senior chief Mpherembe said the powerful Ngoni chief was quoted out of context. “As traditional leaders, we support the government of the day but we cannot endorse politicians. Our role is to ensure […]
Paramount Chief M’mbelwa of Mzimba District on Saturday showered praises on President Peter Mutharika for investing in major development projects in the district since his election to the presidency in 2014. M’mbelwa said in the four years that Mutharika has been in power, Mzimba has seen about five major development projects initiated by his government. […]
Paramount Chief M’mbelwa V of Mzimba on Saturday called on government to establish Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) and Immigration and police offices at Mqocha -Zambia border post in the district. Speaking in Mpherembe Saturday at a public rally addressed by President Peter Mutharika said a lot of merchandize is imported and exported through the boarders […]