By Chisomo Phiri
In exercise of the power vested in him under Section 161(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Lieutenant General Paul Valentino Phiri as the Commander of the Malawi Defense Force (MDF) with immediate effect.
Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba has confirmed of the development in a statement adding that the President has promoted Phiri to the rank of General.
Phiri replaces Lieutenant General Vincent Nundwe who was appointed the MDF commander in 2019.
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