BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika on Sunday night, October 5, 2025 appointed Lieutenant General George Alexander Jafu as Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander taking the title, “Chief Defence”.
Jafu replaces Valentino Phiri who is originally from the lakeshore district of Mangochi.
Who is Jafu?
He was appointed Deputy Commander in May 2024, being promoted from Major General to Lieutenant General.
Jafu joined the MDF in 1988 and over his career has held positions such as Inspector General, Chief of Staff at Joint Headquarters, and Military Adviser to Malawi’s UN mission in New York.
He is credited with obtaining a Master’s Degree in Strategic Management from Derby University, UK, and having undergone various military courses including joint operations planning and UN military observer training.
The Chief Defence Jafu was born on 19 November 1962, and comes from Mpondasi Village, Traditional Authority Mponda in Mangochi District.
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