Malawi Vice President to attend N’cwala ceremony

Malawian Vice President Justice Jane Ansah is expected to be among the dignitaries that will attend the 2026 N’cwala ceremony slated for 28th February, 2026. The media reports that this came to light during Nc’wala organising commitee meeting between Malawian and Zambian delegates held in Chipata Eastern Province. Vice President of Malawi Justice Dr Ansah will lead a Malawian delegation to attend one of Zambia’s biggest ceremonies.

Earlier, Eastern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Lewis Mwape said during a courtesy call that the visit of the Malawian Vice President during the forthcoming Nc’wala traditional ceremony clearly demonstrates the long standing common cultural backgrounds of the two countries. Dr Mwape said Malawi and Zambia share a lot in common including cultural values and economic aspirations. He noted that the traditional ceremony attracted a of business especially the hospitality industry being the major beneficiary of the sector.

Dr Mwape said lodge owners have taken advantage of the forthcoming ceremony to hike accommodation in both Katete and Chipata districts. On Saturday, 21st February 2026, Paramount Chief Mpezeni, some impis, government officials and other dignitaries are expected to be in Feira to witness the crossing of the Zambezi River. N’cwala Ceremony Organising Committee Vice Chairman General Chimukule Nyirenda said on Wednesday 25th February 2026, Ngoni chiefs will arrive in Chipata, while on Thursday 26th February 2026, the Paramount Chief Mpezeni will be moving from Empendukeni to pass through Chipata to Laweni in Mtenguleni area. Mr Nyirenda said the committee was anticipating that all Chiefs of the Ngoni Tribe and other Chiefs from various provinces will come to celebrate N’cwala.