Of tribal associations and politics in Malawi

It has now become fashionable in Malawi for ethnic groups to form tribal associations. Following the first tribal associations – Chewa Heritage Foundation, Mulhakho wa Alhomwe and Mzimba Heritage Association—smaller ethnic groups have also formed their own tribal associations. Examples include the Nkhata Bay Cultural Heritage Association, Karonga-Chitipa Cultural Heritage, Chiwanja cha Ayawo and more […]

Mgumano wa Mang’anja na Sena group launched: Mutharika says cultural interaction promotes unity

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has commended the formation of the Ngumano wa Sena na Mangánja cultural grouping saying such groups promote oneness. Mutharika made the remarks Saturday when he attended the launch of the Mgumano wa Sena na Mang’anja Cultural Grouping at Paramount Chief Lundu’s Mbewe wa Mitengo Headquarters in Chikwawa District. In his […]

M’gumano Wa Asena Na Amang’anja celebrations on the cards

The Sena and Mang’anja tribes from Chikwawa and Nsanje districts will on October l4 this year celebrate a cultural festival called M’gumano Wa Asena Na Amang’anja at the headquarters of Paramount Lundu in Chikwawa. M’gumano Wa Asena Na Amang’anja Publicity Secretary, Stanley Mthenga Nyandoro said the day would also mark the official launch of the […]

Chomanika elected board chair of ‘Mgumano Wa Asena Na Amang’anja’: Chief Lundu is patron

Lower Shire cultural grouping, Mgumano Wa Asena Na Amang’anja has ushered in new office bearers of its National Executive Committee during elections that took place in Lilongwe Sunday. Owen Chomanika was voted as the new board chairperson of the Association while Eric Trinta was elected as Chairperson of the group and is deputized by Madan […]