There was pandemonium at the Nankhaka Stadium on Saturday when police officers and Malawi Army soldiers were involved in a physical battle after police side Blue Eagles beat Zomba based soldiers Red Lions 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the Carlsberg cup competition. Confusion started after the referee of the day Anthony Raphael blew the final […]
A two-minute silence have been held and services took place across the country on Sunday to remember the country’s war dead during the annual Remembarance Sunday event. The silence was followed by The Last Post, sounded by the Malawi Defence Force. President Mrs Joyce Banda led the nation in paying homage to the fallen heroes of 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 […]
Malawi President Mrs. Joyce Banda launched this year’s Poppy week at the New State House in Lilongwe with call to the public to fully assist the retired soldiers who fought in two World Wars. President Banda said she is aware of the challenges the ex-soldiers are facing and that she will do anything in her powers to […]
Barely 4 days after the tragic death of a 22- year- old commercial sex worker in Mzuzu, police arrested a 40- year- old Staff Sergeant Symon Msowoya of Moyale Barracks on Friday in connection with the death of a commercial sex worker who was found lying dead in a room of Thandeka rest house at […]
Reports from Malawi Defence Force (MDF) headquarters at Kamuzu Barracks, Lilongwe indicate that ilitary officer accused of shooting his former girlfriend, also a soldier, before turning the gun on himself has been sacked and will be prosecuted as a civilian, Nyasa Times understands. Army spokesman Lieutenant Paul Chiphwanya has confirmed the development. Gomezgani Gondwe is said to […]
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 […]
The Malawi Defense Force (MDF) says it will drag to court a military officer accused of shooting his former girlfriend, also a soldier, before turning the gun on himself. Gomezgani Gondwe – battling for life at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH)- is said to have shot Lyasha Chipeta after “irreconcilable differences” made the woman to end […]
Malawi President Joyce Banda says security is an essential prerequisite for any country to develop, saying its existence shouldn’t be underrated worldwide. Pres Banda made the remarks Thursday when she opened a day-long Security Sector Symposium at Bingu International Conference in Lilongwe, organised for senior government officials, academics, members of the private sector, media, state and […]
As security challenges step up and become progressively more ambiguous and complicated there is constant need for security personnel in the Southern Africa Development Corporation (SADC) region to strive towards professionalism in their noble undertaking. The call was made by the Charge D’Affaires at the British High Commission in Malawi, Kirk Hollingworth when he opened […]
A private soldier for Malawi Defence Force (MDF) is battling for life at the Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Lilongwe after she was shot at by her lover, also a soldier. The man also shot himself in the chest over issues reportedly bordering on their love affair and was also admitted to the same hospital. […]
After six months of enduring the hard military training, a total of 1146 recruits of the Malawi Defence forces finally graduated, at a colourful ceremony graced by the Defence Minister Ken Kandodo, Thursday. But the squad will have to face housing problem as highlighted during the speeches at their graduation which took place at the […]
The British Army has saluted the country’s men and women in uniform for their professionalism while on several peacekeeping missions across the continent. Malawi currently has peacekeeping troops in the war torn Darfur region of Sudan, Ivory Coast and Democratic Republic of Congo. The MDF also sent troops to Kosovo. Yet another battalion of the […]
Athletes from the Malawi Defence Forces dominated the senior men 12 Km and senior women 8 Km categories in national cross country championships held in Mzuzu on Saturday. Dairiboard Malawi Limited has been sponsoring the country’s annual national cross country championships to the tune of MK1.5 million and pledged continued sponsorship. While a team from […]
Malawi army has embarked on strength boosting exercise and says it plans to hire up to 800 new recruits. Spokesman of the Malawi Defence Force, Francis Kakhuta said the barracks will hire 100 women regular soldiers in the recruitment drive. He said the army wants to recruit new soldiers every year. The army, apart from […]
Malawi army has forwarded to President Bingu wa Muthartika names of four shortlisted candidates for appointment as his military Aide-de-Camp (ADC). This follows after Mutharika withdrew ADC Colonel Desmond Chawanda. According to Nyasa Timesmilitary sources, the shortlisted candidates include Major Blaise Saenda, Major Munlo, Captain Maluwa and Captain M’manga. “The memo has been written by Army […]
Hostility and tension is what could best describe the situation at Cobbe Barracks of Malawi Defense Force (MDF) in Zomba where authorities have ordered some of the serving officers to vacate their billets. Reports indicate that 25 MDF serving officers who are married to police officers have been issued with an ultimatum to leave the […]
The problem of fuel shortage in Malawi reached a nasty state at Chichiri Puma Filling Station (formerly BP) in Blantyre Monday when the place turned into complete turmoil as fuel seekers engaged in free for all brawls. The situation turned worse when police officers on duty failed to bring public order forcing Malawi Army soldiers […]