The chairperson of the Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural Festival has warned politicians and people jostling for leadership positions not to bring divisions into the organisation, saying anyone who insults President Peter Mutharika will face action. Muchanakhwaye Mpuluka said the organisation is not a political party and will act against anyone who introduces partisan politics into […]
One NICO Group has committed more than K250 million to this year’s Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural Festival at Chonde in Mulanje, reinforcing corporate support for cultural preservation and community development. The contribution, comprising K200 million in cash and more than K50 million in kind, was announced before guests including Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha, Paramount Chief […]
The annual Mulhako wa Alhomwe cultural festival brought together senior government officials, business leaders and members of the Lhomwe community in Mulanje on Sunday, underscoring the event’s growing significance as both a cultural and public platform. Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha attended the gathering as guest of honour, representing President Peter […]
The sound of rhythmic drumming and the sight of dancers moving in unison greeted thousands of people arriving at Chonde Ground in Mulanje on Saturday, as this year’s Mulhako wa Alhomwe celebrations got underway. At the centre of the early festivities was Gugudela, a traditional Lhomwe dance associated with abundant rainfall and successful harvests. Performed […]
Chibuku Products Limited has handed over K3 million to Mulhako wa Alhomwe, reaffirming its commitment to preserving Malawi’s cultural heritage and cementing its long-standing relationship with traditional institutions. The donation was presented by company representative Henry Mbweza, who said the brewing giant remains dedicated to supporting cultural celebrations that keep Malawi’s traditions alive. Mbweza hailed […]
The leadership of Mulhakho wa Alhomwe (MWA) has moved to shut down swirling rumours that this year’s flagship cultural festival will take place without its longstanding patron, President Peter Mutharika, branding the reports “unfounded.” MWA Organising Chairperson Eunice Napolo insisted the speculation was designed to manufacture controversy where none genuinely exists, stressing the organisation’s sole […]
Mulhako wa Alhomwe, one of the cultural grouping in the country, has announced that it will hold its annual festival at Chonde in Mulanje on October 10 2021. The grouping resolved to staging the festival following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions by government, which only allowed the gathering of not more 50 people. The Covid-19 […]
Mulhako wa Alhomwe says senior chief Kaduya of Phalombe is the new Lhomwe paramount chief. She replaces paramount chief Ngolongoliwa who died in July 2019. “If she is confirmed then she will become the first female Paramount Chief in Malawi,” said the Mulhako wa Alhomwe Board Secretary Muchanakhwaye Mpuluka in a statement. The Lhomwe cultural […]
Mulhako wa Alhomwe chief executive officer Muchanankhwaye Mpuluka said the Lhomwe cultural grouping is in dilemma over hosting of this year’s the annual festival which usually take place in October. Mpuluka said the grouping widely associated with the erstwhile ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)- whose stronghold lies in the so-called Lhomwe belt, has yet started […]
The erstwhile ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was widely criticised of being nepotistic in whatever it does and Lomwe tribe was the Alpha and Omega of the nation, which it prepared for victimisation of Lhomwe people who were dominating in each and every position as new President Lazarus Chakwera is ringing in changes while forming […]
Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has fired its procurement manager for failing to provide business contracts to members of governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) influential cultural heritage group, Mulhakho wa Alhomwe, court documents seen by Nyasa Times have revealed. BWB board chairperson James Naphambo is also Mulhako wa Alhomwe trustee. Documents at the Industrial Relations Court […]
People say African presidents love power too much that they don’t resign no matter what.In times of socio-political and economic crises, a typical African leader would rather have all people kill each other for him or her and burn every property down to ashes than resign from office even if that was viably the last […]
President Peter Mutharika has warned people to be on the look-out against politicians whom he accused of using culture or culture identity to divide people. Mutharika said this at Chonde in Mulanje during the commemoration of Mulhako wa Alhomwe annual cultural festival. “Politicians should not use culture to send people to beat or kill other […]
A Lhomwe cultural group Mulhako wa Alhomwe will hold its annual festival on October 19 at its headquarters in Chonde, Mulanje, where it will honour posthumously former president Bingu wa Mutharika, who was the group’s first patron. Speaking at Chonde headquarters, the group’s board chairperson Leston Mulli said the hroup will also honour former chairperson late […]
A powerful Lhomwe body says it will appoint a new tribal paramount chief in two months’ time following the demise of chief Ngolongoliwa a few weeks ago. Mulhako wa Alhomwe chief executive officer Muchanankhwaye Mpuluka said the grouping will short list names of chiefs for the position before handing over to President Peter Mutharika for […]
Remains of Lhomwe Paramount Chief Ngolongoliwa have been laid to rest. The remains were interred at his Ntundawosema Headquarters in Thyolo on July 31 2019 with military honours as the traditional leader died at Mwaiwathu on Sunday, July 28, 2019, after a long battle against pneumonia. Among high-profile mourners who attended the funeral service included […]
Chairperson of Mulhako Wa Alhomwe businessman Leston Mulli has emphasized that Lomwe people are peaceful people and will always strive to maintain this identity. Mulli made the remarks at the burial ceremony of Paramount Chief Ngolongoliwa at Mtunda Wosema, the headquarters of the departed traditional leader in Thyolo. Mulli called upon all Lomwes wherever they […]
Chairperson of Mlakho wa Alhomwe board of trustees Leston Muli has asked God to forgive people that are mocking death of Paramount Chief Ngolongoliwa who died on Sunday evening at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital in Blantyre. He told reporters on Tuesday that it was unfortunate that some politicians from opposition parties and few tribalistic thinking people […]