APM appoints Molande as new spokesperson
State House has turned to academic Bright Molande for the role of presidential spokesperson, government announced on Friday.
In a statement by Chief Secretary to the Government, George Mkondiwa, Molande’s appointment is with effect from May 3 2016 and his role is officially referred to as director of communications for State House.
At the time of his appointment to State House, Molande was director of information in the Ministry of Information, Communications Technology and Civic Education.
“I am honoured to take up the new role. It is a privilege to take up such a challenging role,” said Molande in an interview.
Since he became President, Mutharika has had Fredrick Ndala, Timpuza Mwansambo and Gerald Viola as spokespersons, but Molande refused to describe the job as a poisoned chalice.
“I have been deeply humbled. This is a higher calling of service to the President and duty to my country.
“What I can promise is to work to serve my country and the President to the best of my abilities. Hopefully, I will leave up to his expectations and those of Malawians,” said Molande.
He also expressed excitement, saying he looks forward to working with the media fraternity and the public both locally and internationally.
An accomplished literary scholar and poet, Molande also served as vice-principal, dean of humanities and head of English department at Chancellor College, a constituent college of the University of Malawi. n
