Malawi Defense Force (MDF) today has welcomed 785 soldiers who have graduated at Malawi Armed Forces College (MAFCO) in Salima.

Out of the 785 graduates, 602 are males and 183 females.

The graduation follows six months training in military tactics and physical fitness among other things.

General Peter Namathanga, Commander of the MDF has however asked the soldiers to be disciplined.

Commander of the Malawi Defense Force, General Peter Namathanga, has urged newly inducted soldiers to be apolitical in discharging duties.

General Namathanga said is “aware of current political environment in the country and comments made against us” saying MDF’s mandate is clear in the Malawi constitution

Deputy Defense minister, Chipiliro Mpinganjira, was is Guest of Honor during the pass out.

MDF former Commander, Vincent Nundwe was also in attendance.