President Hichilema to grace Nc’wala ceremony

President Hakainde Hichilema is tomorrow expected in Chipata Eastern Province to grace this year’s Ncwala traditional ceremony of the Ngoni people. Eastern Province Minister, Peter Phiri, has confirmed the President’s visit in Chipata today.The media reports that Mr Phiri also confirmed that some delegations including the Malawian Vice President, Dr Jane Ansah, among other dignitaries are equally expected to attend the event.“The number of dignitaries and the locals have increased this year and we are fully prepared as a hosting country,” he mentioned.Mr Phiri mentioned that President Hichilema will land from Mfuwe and later fly to Mtenguleni for the celebrations.He has since called on members of the public celebrating the Nc’wala ceremony to adhere to road safety rules, and not drive under the influence of alcohol.The Provincial Minister also called on politicians not to politicise the event.“I wish to advise politicians against diluting the significance of the ceremony by being political. This is a moment to learn and be part of a heritage, and it should be taken as such,” he noted.

Eastern Province Minister, Peter Phiri, has confirmed the President’s visit in Chipata today. The media reports that Mr Phiri also confirmed that some delegations including the Malawian Vice President, Dr Jane Ansah, among other dignitaries are equally expected to attend the event.“The number of dignitaries and the locals have increased this year and we are fully prepared as a hosting country,” he mentioned.Mr Phiri mentioned that President Hichilema will land from Mfuwe and later fly to Mtenguleni for the celebrations.He has since called on members of the public celebrating the Nc’wala ceremony to adhere to road safety rules, and not drive under the influence of alcohol.The Provincial Minister also called on politicians not to politicise the event.“I wish to advise politicians against diluting the significance of the ceremony by being political. The media reports that Mr Phiri also confirmed that some delegations including the Malawian Vice President, Dr Jane Ansah, among other dignitaries are equally expected to attend the event.

“The number of dignitaries and the locals have increased this year and we are fully prepared as a hosting country,” he mentioned.Mr Phiri mentioned that President Hichilema will land from Mfuwe and later fly to Mtenguleni for the celebrations.He has since called on members of the public celebrating the Nc’wala ceremony to adhere to road safety rules, and not drive under the influence of alcohol.The Provincial Minister also called on politicians not to politicise the event.“I wish to advise politicians against diluting the significance of the ceremony by being political. “The number of dignitaries and the locals have increased this year and we are fully prepared as a hosting country,” he mentioned. Mr Phiri mentioned that President Hichilema will land from Mfuwe and later fly to Mtenguleni for the celebrations.He has since called on members of the public celebrating the Nc’wala ceremony to adhere to road safety rules, and not drive under the influence of alcohol.The Provincial Minister also called on politicians not to politicise the event.“I wish to advise politicians against diluting the significance of the ceremony by being political.

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Mr Phiri mentioned that President Hichilema will land from Mfuwe and later fly to Mtenguleni for the celebrations. He has since called on members of the public celebrating the Nc’wala ceremony to adhere to road safety rules, and not drive under the influence of alcohol.The Provincial Minister also called on politicians not to politicise the event.“I wish to advise politicians against diluting the significance of the ceremony by being political. He has since called on members of the public celebrating the Nc’wala ceremony to adhere to road safety rules, and not drive under the influence of alcohol.

The Provincial Minister also called on politicians not to politicise the event.“I wish to advise politicians against diluting the significance of the ceremony by being political. The Provincial Minister also called on politicians not to politicise the event. “I wish to advise politicians against diluting the significance of the ceremony by being political.

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