The Mulhako wa Alhomwe cultural heritage has condemned the influential Backbencher newspaper column for a title of ‘Mutharika and Tchopanomics’, saying it was insensitive to their culture. Leston Mulli the chairperson of board of trustees of the cultural grouping told a news conference in Blantyre on Tuesday that the column was “offending” for linking the economic policy to […]
Malawi is never short of exciting political controversy. One day, newspapers are reporting that football star Fischer ‘Anong’a’ Kondowe has joined MCP. The next day, Kondowe, who aspires to contest for Blantyre City South parliamentary seat, is back in the news refuting his earlier flirtations with MCP. Exciting news, isn’t it? Recently, there was more […]
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Kondwani Nankhumwa – who has ambitions to succeed President Peter Mutharika in power – has been in the headlines for “dangerous mission” for promoting two chiefs from mere village headmen to Traditional Authoriries (TA) in the Yao dominated district of Machinga in a move to expand Lhomwe influence, triggering […]
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development , Kondwani Nankhumwa has fuelled the the reported expansion drive of the Lhomwe ethnic grouping by bulldozing Traditional Authorities Chamba and Mlomba of Machinga who refused to cede part of their territories, and pressed Yao Paramount Chief Kawinga where he has elevated group village heads Nyumwanyumwa and Saidi […]
Chairperson for Mlhakho wa Ahlomwe heritage group, Leston Mulli has called upon Lomwes in the country and other tribes to plant and conserve trees to beat the rapid deforestation rate. Speaking in Blantyre when Mlakho wa Ahlomwe planted over four thousand trees within the catchment area of Blantyre water Board, Mulli expressed concern that in […]
Business gulu, Leston Mulli has been appointed as chairperson for the Lhomwe cultural grouping, Mulhako Wa Alhomwe’s board of trustees. Mulli was unveiled as chairperson at Balaka LEA School in Balaka district during a meeting the cultural grouping held. Known as Captain G in the Lomwe circles (Gongonyeka-a Lomwe word meaning ‘somebody who is not […]
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 […]
As an African! And as a Malawian not because I was born in Malawi but because Malawi was born in me, I will start with a prayer before I continue with this “State Capture Expozee”. “Oh Lord! I know you are not God who is in the habit of descending down from heaven to solve […]
Mulhako wa Ahlomwe 10th anniversary cultural festival graced by President Peter Mutharika at its headquarters in Mulanje on Sunday.recognised four Lhomwe artists who have excelled in various disciplines. The tribal group honoured posthumoustly departed musicians Allan Namoko, Michael Yekha (real name Michael Mukhito Phiri) and Saleta Phiri. The fallen artists, represented by family members, were […]
President Peter Mutharika has rubbished the apparent formation of a ‘government’ of United States of Thyolo and Mulanje (Must) by delf-styled supreme leader of People’s Land Organisation (PLO), Vincent Wandale, saying he will not tolerate that behaviour in the country as he wants to promote national unity. In his speech at the 10th anniversary cultural festival […]
Cultural grouping, Mulhako wa Alhomwe, has said it will spend a bit over K100 million for its tenth anniversary celebrations at its Chonde headquarters in Mulanje on Sunday. The grouping started in 2007 with late President Bingu wa Mutharika as one of the founding pioneers and patron. Mulhako wa Alhomwe acting chairperson, Leston Mulli, said […]
Minister of Information and Communications, Nicolas Dausi, has said President Peter Mutharika has directed a 24-hour police operation in mountainous tea growing district of Mulanje and all areas affected with rumours of ‘blood sucking vampirers’ to tighten security. Addressing the press in Lilongwe on Wednesday, Dausi said the government is concerned with the alleged killing […]
Mulhako wa Alhomwe comes back October 29 this year at the usual place Mulhako wa Alhomwe Head Quarters at Chonde in Mulanje with the mission of empowering the youth. This is an annual celebration where people learn a lot about the Lhomwe culture that includes Lhomwe language, customs and beliefs as well as Lhomwe history. […]
Northern Region Mlakho wa Ahlomwe chairperson, Michael Gundaphiri has expressed satisfaction with Tonga’s culture saying if well nurtured it could promote integrity and hard working spirit among the youth. Gundaphiri, who represented Mlakho wa Ahlomwe during the launch of Nkhata Bay Tonga Heritage on Saturday at Chintheche, observed that smartness, love and hardworking spirit among […]
Minister of Information and Communications Technology Nicholas Dausi has denied accusations by a group of civil society organisations (CSOs) that President Peter Mutharika’s administration is favouring his Lhomwe tribe and practicing naked nepotism. CSOs are concerned by the “Lhomwelisation” of the public service and public appointments. But Dausi, who is government spokesman, issued a statement made […]
A group of civil society organisations (CSOs) has accused President Peter Mutharika’s administration of favouring his Lhomwe tribe, an accusation that triggered talk of secession and federalism led by legislators and professionals from Central and Northern regions following the ruling DPP’s trend of appointments of public officers since the party returned to power in May this […]
The sky was clear and sunny, chilly breeze blowing from Sapitwa the highest point of Mulanje Mountain towards Chonde, where multitudes of people gathered to have a glance of events at this memorable function. Chonde is the official Mhlakho wa Ahlomwe headquarters, although its big, but it was this time overwhelmed. The ground was thronged […]
As one way of addressing and curbing some existing harmful cultural practices in the country, chiefs have banned the parading of teenage girls displaying bare breasts at the Lomwe tribe annual cultural event known as ‘Mulhakho wa Alomwe’. The festival was founded by late Malawian leader Bingu wa Mutharika in 2008 as one way of […]