Officials from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) are pointing fingers and calling names on each other following the dramatic and drastic fall in the Blantyre City mayoral elections of powerful Lewis Ngalande. Ngalande has already pointed a finger at Local government minister Kondwani Nankhumwa for orchestrating his loss. “The minister was busy calling councillors […]
Councillo Louis Ngalande of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has blamed Minister of Local Government and DPP director of elections Kondwani Nankhumwa for facilitating his defeat in mayoral polls for Blantyre City Council. Ngalande said he was poised to win the elections after being backed by the party ranbk and file which did not want lawyer […]
Despite the many hardships Mzuzu residents are going through, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government and the Mzuzu City Council authorities decided to show ‘some excessive greed ‘ as they releaded K1.5 million in allowances and fuel refund to 20 officials that accompanied Minister of Local Government Kondwani Nankhumwa to Mzuzu where President Peter Mutharika […]
As a way of empowering local councils to ably manage their human resource, the Minister of Local Government, Kondwani Nankhumwa has launched the human resource management system at Mulanje district council. Nankhumwa said on Monday that the launch is a milestone in the decentralization process. The Minister said the system which has given councils powers […]
Malawi’s evergreen district, Mulanje was temporarily turned into green on Saturday December 4, 2016 as Mangani FC were officially crowned 2016 Kondwani Nankhumwa Champions after beating Chinakanaka 3-1 in an entertaining encounter at Chisitu Ground. Present during the finals were notable faces in our sports like Nyasa Big Bullets left back Yamikani Fodya, former Malawi Queens […]
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Kondwani Nankhumwa has said never at any point did government award a contract for the construction of Kasungu sports stadium amounting MK1.8 billion as purported by member of parliament for Kasungu central Amon Nkhata. Nkhata raised the issue in parliament on Tuesday when he asked the local government […]
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Kondwani Nankhumwa has been accused of ‘ambushing’ family members on the installation of Simeon Nkhoma as Traditional Authority Malanda in Nkhatabay. Nankhumwa late last month unexpectedly stormed an Area Development Committee meeting in Chintheche where he installed Nkhoma as T/A in what the family says were bizarre circumstances. […]
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Kondwani Nankhumwa appealed against corrupt practices among chiefs and local council officials in the country when handling public works projects. The Minister made the appeal Wednesday in Rumphi during the installation of traditional authorities Katumbi and Mwalweni and elevation of Sub Traditional Authority Kachulu to T.A. He said […]
Vendors in the country have been tipped to consider insuring their property to prevent inconveniences that arise from incidents like fire in market places. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Kondwani Nankhumwa made the remarks on Monday after inspecting Mulanje Bus Depot Market which was gutted by fire about two weeks ago. The Minister […]
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has now rolled out a plan to kick out Vice President Saulos Chilima from his position by bringing up tramped out charges including the cliche accusation of ‘running parallel structures’ which it used on another of its former Vice President Joyce Banda who later governed Malawi on constitutional order. […]
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Kondwani Nankhumwa has warned chiefs to refrain from abuse of power and corrupt practices in various development projects set by government. He said this Thursday during the elevation ceremony of Traditional Authority Thondo to a Senior Traditional Authority at Kafuta Primary school in Ntchisi. The Minister said some […]
Malawi President Peter Mutharika has praised the efficiency and effectiveness of Lilongwe City Council fire brigades in fighting the Lilongwe market, saying their conduct has saved some property. However, this sharply contradicts what Local government and rural development minister Kondwani Nankhumwa said when he accused the fire brigades of coming late to the burning market […]
Local government and rural development minister Kondwani Nankhimwa on Friday had no kind words for officials at Lilongwe City Council and suggested heads might roll after they came to fight fire at a market two hours late. Nankhumwa, known for calling a spade a spade in his approach, expressed concern that the council fire brigade […]
Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is heading to civil war in its rank and file which has exploded to cabinet infighting, bordering on issues of self-enrichment of corrupt deals. President Peter Mutharika is already on record admitting worsening corruption. Several stories are flying around about how top government officials, including ministers are busy jumping up […]
Government has strongly warned that it will deal harshly with chiefs and some traditional leaders who interfere with implementation of development programmes designed to promote the welfare of citizens. The warning was sounded by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Kondwani Nankhumwa during installation ceremony of four sub chiefs in Chitipa District, held at […]
People of Makanjira in Mangochi are expressing concern in the manner chief Makanjira was installed at a ceremony disguised as a Ndamo sya Ayao cultural event to beat a rival family which was fighting for the chieftaincy. Ajibu Ali was installed last Sunday by minister of Local Government Kondwani Nankhumwa at a brief ceremony the […]
Government has stated the need for speedy resolution to Traditional Authority boundary wrangles that have rocked Chikwawa district. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Kondwani Nankhumwa said this in the district during a coronation of Gideon Kuleti as Sub T/A Ndakwera at a function which took place at Ndakwera Primary School. Nankhumwa said it […]
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Kondwani Nankhumwa has warned chiefs in the country to refrain from heavy drinking and corruption saying Government would remove all chiefs who are engaged in such behaviour. The Minister was speaking at Gumba in Traditional Authority Mkanda in Mchinji during the installation of Faneli Lemekani as Sub Traditional […]