Retired Lieutenant General John Msonthi Jnr, former deputy commander of operations for the Malawi Defence Force, has told the parliamentary committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash that his conclusion the aircraft had gone down on 10 June 2024 was based on personal instinct rather than any confirmed information — testimony that appears to conflict with […]
The parliamentary committee investigating the tragic plane crash that killed former Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima and eight others will resume its hearings this Friday, as pressure mounts to uncover exactly what went wrong before the doomed flight. The Ad Hoc Committee probing the 10 June 2024 disaster confirmed it will press ahead with outstanding […]
Government has confirmed that it indeed has re-hired fired Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander, General Henry Odillo, and his former deputy, General John Msonthi as they given positions in separate parastatal organisations. Odillo is now working as deputy manager for Airport Development Limited (ADL) while Msonthi is deputy manager for National Oil Company. Minister of […]
Former Army Commander, General Henry Odillo, his former deputy Major General John Msonthi, former Deputy Inspector General Nelson Bophani, former Principal Secretary for Mining Dr. Leonard Kalindekafe who were fired by President Peter Mutharika are still on government’s payroll. According to published report, the officials are still collecting monthly salaries and other benefits. Tax payers […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Deputy Commander has commended Moyale Barracks for good service to the nation as well as UN sponsored missions in Africa and some parts of the world. Lieutenant General John Msonthi lauded the barracks Saturday during its 45th anniversary celebrations held at its base in Mzuzu. He said the 45 years that the […]
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 […]