Some politically connected senior military officials are reported to be behind smear campaign against Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander, General Vincent Nundwe, Nyasa Times has learnt. The senior military officials most of them promoted during the previous Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration are reported to be bringing their political inclinations into the affairs of the […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General Vincent Nundwe has dismissed allegations that he has been interdicted over allegations of abuse of Covid-19 funds, saying he does not head any cluster and that MDF has not misappropriated any funds. In his address on February 14 2021, Chakwera directed that all cluster heads be suspended for failing to […]
News in town is that former president Peter Mutharika has been named as this year’s recipient of the Uhuru/Raila Peace-Accord honorary award at the 5th London Political Summit and Awards 2020. But does Mutharika really deserve this award? To answer this question, one needs to understand how this award came to be. The Uhuru/Raila Peace-Accord […]
A governance expert and commentator has said the decision by President Lazarus Chakwera to fire the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) chief Andrew Namathanga and replaced him with the popular commander Vincent Nundwe who was dismissed in March by Chakwera’s predecessor, former president Peter Mutharika, has been done within the law and has strong moral and […]
The popular General Vincent Nundwe has welcomed his reinstatement as the commander of Malawi Defense Force (MDF), saying it is an opportunity to finish what he had started. Speaking to the media few minutes after President Lazarus Chakwera announced his reinstatement, Nundwe said he is happy and his mission is to ensure that the military […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has reinstated former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) General Vincent Nundwe on the position of Army Commander. Chakwera said Nundwe firing was unconstitutional and the former regime abused its powers. The President said soon he will be calling for the security council meeting to discuss on the position of his deputies. Former Malawi’s […]
President Peter Mutharika has appointed former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commande General Vincent Nundwe as Malawi’s High Commissioner to India. According to an announcement from the office of the Chief Secretary to the Government, Nundwe’s diplomatic appointment is subject to confirmation by the Public Appointments Committee of Parliament. Nundwe was removed as the army commander […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) Commander General Vincent Nundwe has the military will highly vigilant protect the sovereignty of the Republic and its citizens according to the Constitution. The Commander has made the comments amid on-going electoral disputes with President Peter Mutharika directive that MDF and Police should stop demonstrations organised by Human Rights Defenders Coalition […]
The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General Vincent Nundwe has maintained that stop on his agenda is to ensure that Malawi remains a peaceful country amid on-going electoral disputes, saying the soldiers from the barracks are deployed. The Commander was speaking at a news conference held at Police Headquarters in Lilongwe jointly with Inspector General […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers in barracks are warning the appointing authority against plans to fire the recently appointed Army Commander General Vincent Nundwe over ‘lack of support to the ruling Democratic progressive Party (DPP)’. Insiders said President Peter Mutharika was discussing the issue with some of his inner circle crew on a possible replacement […]
A security studies lecturer at Mzuzu University has backed the decision by President Peter Mutharika to fire Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander General Griffin Spoon Phiri who has now been appointed national security adviser. Eugene Njoloma said problems were brewing at the army barracks as soldiers were not happy with the leadership of Supuni Phiri. […]
President Peter Mutharika has changed the leadership of the Malawi Defense Force with immediate effect. Mutharika has appointed Lieutenant General Vincent Nundwe to be the Commander of the Malawi Defense Force and reassigned General Supuni Phiri to become National Security Advisor just days after junior officers at the barracks asked him to resign. There has […]