Second VP Enock Chihana gave President Peter Mutharika a huge shout-out at a massive cultural bash in Mzimba on Saturday – insisting the Malawi leader has smashed old political barriers between government and opposition. “Previously, we used to sit in some tents somewhere far away because we were in opposition, but Mutharika wants us to […]
The Ngoni king has told rebel villagers to forget splitting Mzimba into two – insisting it’s a rubbish idea that won’t fix a thing. Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa dropped the bombshell at the district’s massive Umthetho cultural bash, hitting back hard at a growing campaign – led by Samuel Lwara – demanding the district be […]
First Vice President Jane Ansah, despite reportedly being frozen out by government, made a point of attending the Umthetho ceremony of the Ngoni people at Hora alongside Second Vice President Enock Chihana – though it was Chihana, not Ansah, who took to the podium to deliver a speech on behalf of President Peter Mutharika. The […]
President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has delegated Second Vice-President Enock Kanzingeni Chihana to represent him at this year’s Umthetho Cultural Festival, set to bring vibrant celebration to the foot of Hora Mountain in Mzimba District this Saturday, 8 August. The annual festival, held under the leadership of His Majesty Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V, is […]
Traditional leaders and members of Malawi’s Ngoni community convened at the Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre on 17 July for the M’mbelwa Gala, a fundraising event held in support of the 2026 Umthetho Cultural Festival. His Royal Majesty Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V, paramount chief of the Jere Ngoni, said in a statement following the event […]
President Peter Mutharika has assured Malawians of his government committed to support cultural practices which he said are vital for the development of the country of the country. The President was speaking Saturday during the cerebration of Umthetho cultural festivity of the Mzimba Ngonis at the foot of Hora Mountain in the district. Mutharika said […]
Malawi’s integrated mobile network and ICT service provider, TNM Plc says it is committed to preserving the country’s cultural heritage by among other things supporting major tribal events. TNM Regional Distribution Manager (North) Yamikani Bakuwa made the remarks when the company presented a donation of K1 million kwacha to Mzimba Heritage Association (MZIHA) as the […]
Frustrated, face down and dazed, Paramount chief Lundu walked out of the Ngonis Umtheto function on Saturday in Mzimba in protest to Gawa Undi’s selection of a junior chewa chief, Traditional Authority Masambakhunda, to represent him, tactically, snubbing Lundu who is senior. The controversial and loud mouth Lundu could not believe it was true until […]
This year’s Umtheto—an an annual cultural gathering for the Zwangedaba Ngoni’s—will be held on August 12 next month, and organizers say this year’s ceremony will be different because it will focus on women and youth empowerment. Chairperson of the organizing committee, Victor Madhlopa, said the event—pegged at a K30 million budget—will this year be preceded by women […]
The Ngoni of Mzimba have geared up for this year’s Umthetho cultural festival which is set to take place from 11th August through 13th August at Hora mountain site. Speaking during an Interview on Wednesday, Inkosi M’mbelwa said the Chiefs in Mzimba are ready for the cultural event which apart from traditional dances, the Paramount […]