By Pempho Nkhoma

Blantyre, January 14, Mana: President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera arrived in Blantyre on Tuesday from Lilongwe, where he is expected to fulfil several official engagements.

Among others, President Chakwera is scheduled to attend this year's commemoration of John Chilembwe Day and a service of worship at Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) in Chiradzulu.

Chakwera and the First Lady Madame Monica Chakwera arrived through Chileka International Airport.

Upon arrival, the Malawi leader was welcomed by government and political party officials.

Other notable faces present were Moses Kumkuyu, Minister of Information and Digitalization; Abida Mia, Minister of Water and Sanitation; traditional leaders; and other dignitaries.

Meanwhile, many people lined up in the streets of Blantyre to give the Malawian leader a thunderous welcome to the southern region, with notable crowds forming at the Clock Tower Roundabout.