New commander of the Malawi Defence Force Peter Namathanga says his soldiers are ready for any special operations aimed at fighting coronavirus. Namathanga said this on Monday after he officially took over the military mantle from Vincent Nundwe. “The army is ready to assist in any operation aimed at fighting coronavirus. In fact, the army […]
Former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander Vincent Nundwe on Monday official handed over the sword of command to newly appointed General Andrew Lapken Namathanga at a ceremony held at Kamuzu Barracks in Lilongwe. In his farewell speech, Nundwe said he has left MDF, after 42 years of service, as a happy person because he did […]
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has said they still have confidence on the integrity of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) despite the changes that were effected in rank and file recently. President Peter Mutharika fired Army Commander General Vincent Nundwe and his deputy General Clement Namangale. Nundwe was fired eight months after he replaced General […]
President Peter Mutharika continues with his shake-up at the top of the Malawi Defence Forces (MDF) with the recent appointment of Brigadier Blaise Saenda as director of military operations replacing Brigadier Chikunkha Soko. Brigadier Soko has since been removed from the MDF and deployed to the Ministry of Defence at Capital Hill to work as […]
President Peter Mutharika’s removal of Commander of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) General Vincent Nundwe from his post has triggered reaction from commentators with governance expert saying it is politically motivate in the wake of forthcoming fresh elections. Muthatika on Tuesday replaced Nundwe with Major General Peter Andrew Lapken Namathanga without providing an explanation. Office of […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander General Vincent Nundwe has has been replaced by Major General Andrew Lapken Namathanga as he will be” assigned other duties in the Public Service”, according to a statement from the Office of President and Cabinet (OPC). Namathanga’s appointment as commander of MDF and promotion from Major General to the rank […]
State Vice-President Saulos Chilima has told the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers and the police to defy orders to shoot down peaceful protesters. Speaking at Njamba Freedom Park in Blantyre on Sunday, Chilima said it was illegal to shoot down peaceful protesters. “Let me talk to you now as the country’s state vice president, do […]
Malawi has unconditionally apologized to Mozambique over Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers conduct on the borders in Dedza on Saturday when they confiscated charcoal from Mozambicans. The district commissioner for Dedza Emmanuel Burukutu and the Angonia district commissioner Paul Sebasiyao met in Dedza on Sunday after the fracas on the border areas which threatened peace […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander, General Vincent Nundwe and , Acting Inspector General of Malawi Police Duncan Mwapasa have assured the public of safety as the country will be getting judgement on the presidential election nullification petition case from High Court of Malawi sitting as the Constitutional Court this Monday, February 3 2020 . Through […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers were deployed to Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) offices in Blantyre as a mob has been gathering there to see FDH Bank Chief Executive Officer Thomson Mpinganjira who is being questioned over Constitutional Court judges bribery allegation saga. Journalists have also camped outside the offices as the ACB has tightened security following […]
Malawi Police have strongly defended its decision to leave the protection of deputy Inspector General of Police John Nyondo to Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers during the presentation of Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) over the infamous Msundwe cops-perpetrated sexual violence. Police spokesperson James Kadadzera said the protesters were angry with the police and were […]
The picture you are seeing is real. This is the whole Deputy Inspector General of Police John Nyondo ‘hiding’ behind some Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers during demonstrations in Lilongwe. Instead of providing ‘internal’ security as is expected of him, Nyondo here confirms that Police have failed their job of protecting citizens and offering them […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has received a new fleet of armoured vehicles from the United Nation (UN) to help the Malawi soldiers in their peace keeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The armoured vehicles were delivered to Malawi from South Africa through vehicle carriers, heightening speculation in social media platforms that the vehicles […]
Commander of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), General Vincent Nundwe, has pledged maximum support for all its four teams in the super league in the 2020 season. Nundwe said on Zodiak Broadcasting Station following promotion of Red Lions and MAFCO back into the country’s top flight league. The two military sides faced the chop from […]
The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) chief has assured that the military will do more to ensure peace for the Malawian people, after the Constitutional Court delivers its ruling in the high-profile disputed presidential election case. The he Constitutional Court is expected to deliver a ruling on the case which the opposition claims were rigged. General […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has sent dozens of soldiers to Kasungu to help quell violence which erupted in two areas on Tuesday. MDF trucks full of soldiers were sent to the district following the burning down of a police unit and road block at Nkhamenya trading centre. Irate people also burnt down three vehicles in […]
Civilians in war torn Democratic Republic of Congo have attacked a UN peace keeping base where the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) battalion stays, over running it and burning the buildings. But MDF spokesperson Paul Chiphwanya said there have not been any casualties. Chiphwanya said the civilians were protesting against lack of security following an attack […]
Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Vuwa Kaunda, says government’s plans to build houses for Malawi Defence Force (MDF) personnel at Melu Military camp in Chitipa will essentially transform the camp into a garrison. Speaking during a meeting with Chitipa District Council officials on Wednesday, the minister said Chitipa being a border district with […]