#ZBSNews Chief Military operations for Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Major General George Phiri says despite resource constraints during routine military training exercises for 731 troops who are being deployed to Democrat Republic of Congo (DRC) for peace keeping, the exercise went on smoothly. He made the remarks at Chikala hills in Machinga district during completion of the training. Phiri has urged the troops to follow United Nations rules to achieve their mission and represent the national wit

#Update Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General Paul Valentino Phiri says the MDF remains an apolitical institution that is committed to professionalism and loyalty to the country's Constitution. Phiri was speaking during the graduation of 834 MDF recruits at the Malawi Armed Forces College in Salima. He challenged the men and women in uniform to uphold integrity, respect and responsibility within and outside the military circles. "With the national elections scheduled for 16th September dr

In rural Malawi, a short term training team delivered training to the next Battalion of the Malawian Army ahead of their deployment to the Democratic Republic of Congo. #HumanitarianHeroes | HM Armed Forces

#Update The 30th Passing-Out Parade of Malawi Defence Force (MDF) new recruits is underway at the Malawi Armed Forces College (MAFCO) in Salima district. This follows a 6-month intensive and disciplinary training of 784 recruits, with 120 of them being female. The parade is being presided by the Minister of Defence, Harry Mkandawire and the MDF Commander, General Dr Paul Velentino Phiri. By Abdul-Rahim Kamwana #MBCDigital #Manthu | MBC Digital

#NationOnline Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander General Paul Velentino Phiri has urged newly recruited soldiers not to misuse the uniform when interacting with civilians. He made the remarks during a pass out parade of 834 recruits at the Malawi Armed Forces College (Mafco) in Salima. "As you march off from this parade ground you step into the noble ranks of MDF. May you always serve with loyalty, discipline and distinction. Do not misuse the uniform to intimidate or oppress the people. The p

The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is ready to host the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) for their bilateral Peace Support Operations Training Exercise code-named "Exercise HANGANEE ll" to be conducted in Omaheke Region from 15 to 30 June 2023. | The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs