WFP applauds Malawians spirit of unity in mobilising resources towards reaching out to survivors of Cyclone Freddy

* The impact of the natural disaster has been profound, causing unimaginable loss and suffering to families * Cyclone Freddy affected 2.2 million people, as 650,000 were displaced, 679 killed and 537 people are still missing to date By Alex Chitwere MANA Country Director for World Food Programme (WFP), Paul Turnball commended the spirit of unity displayed by Malawians who came together with their resources to provide assistance to survivors of the effects of Cyclone Freddy. He said this…

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Faith leaders promise to sensitise their flock on benefits of Malawi Water & Sanitation Project

Rev. Dr. Makata of Kanjedza First Assembly * Objective of the project is to increase access to improved water supply and sanitation services * In Blantyre and sorrounding districts as well as to enhance BWB’s operational and financial efficiency By Duncan Mlanjira After a series of engagements with various stakeholders on the implementation of Malawi Water & Sanitation Project (MWSP), Blantyre Water Board (BWB) and project implementing partners — Blantyre City Council and the Ministry of Water & Sanitation…

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Chakwera orders construction of dyke along North Rukuru River to prevent flooding

The situation last week after flooding of the river * In 2021, we constructed another dyke along North Rukuru River to prevent flooding from spilling over to settlement areas * However, people of the northern side of the river are still affected by floods By George Mponda, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), in coordination with the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and relevant ministries, to construct a dyke on the northern side of…

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All-African Conference of Churches’ Rev. Maulidi urges stakeholders to devise accountability systems for credible 2025 general elections

Rev. Baxton Maulidi * National Registration Bureau and the Malawi Electoral Commission should be fair and transparent * By among others, giving all Malawians an equal opportunity to register their national IDs By Duncan Mlanjira Reverend Baxton Maulidi of Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod — who is anti-corruption ambassador in Malawi of the All-African Conference of Churches (AACC) — is urging the electoral stakeholders to devise accountability systems that will help the country hold credible and…

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Citizens need to be active participants in Malawi’s socio-economic and political development—CCAP Blantyre Synod’s Church & Society

CCAP Blantyre Synod * As the nation prepares for the September 2025 general elections, we feel obliged to do a stock taking of the prevailing political environment * Which has far-reaching implications and meaning of democracy to the ordinary citizens in this country By Duncan Mlanjira The road to the 2025 General Elections is bumpy and foggy, says Church & Society Programme of Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod, “however, every patriotic Malawian must stand up and…

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Muslim Youth United distributes 6,000 food packs and K2,000 cash to each beneficiary

* The total investment was at K200 million sourced from various wellwishers in the Muslim community * The food packs include maize flour; sugar; rice; beans; salt; cooking oil, among others By Duncan Mlanjira Muslim Youth United (MYU), a philanthropy arm of young’s Muslims in Malawi, has responded to lean season food insecurity by not reaching out to vulnerable rural communities with maize flour, but with packs of assorted food items. The charitable organisation, that randomly carries out charity…

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CCAP’s Church & Society Programme, Vice-President’s UTM Party strongly condemn violence against DPP supporters in Lilongwe

* We are calling upon the Law enforcement agencies to swiftly bring to book perpetrators of the said violence * Additionally, we are calling upon political party leaders from all parties to condemn this act in strongest terms By Duncan Mlanjira The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), Blantyre Synod through the Church & Society Programme, is appalled to learn that there were no police officers present yesterday at Mbowe Filling Station in Lilongwe, where thugs armed with stones,…

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Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Letter implores on Malawians to vote wisely in 2025 general elections

* As much as our leaders are responsible for the many problems we face as a country, we the citizens, the voters, are also responsible for these problems by choosing leaders who are not able to govern the country properly * As we approach the 2025 elections, we want to remind everyone that not being interested in politics translates to not being concerned about your quality of life, well-being, job, freedom and future By Duncan Mlanjira In the Pastoral…

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Catholic Bishops reveal of several engagements with Chakwera, describing them as ‘fruitless’

* We still fail to see any positive change in the general governance of our dear Malawi * Or any improvement in the plight of our poor brothers and sisters across the country * As Government, we will not engage in item by item response with the clergy in public—Minister of Information * Instead, we will not get tired utilizing the engagements that we do have with the clergy from time to time By Duncan Mlanjira Mindful of their…

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Gospel songstress Lorna Chewere records another album, ‘Ndaima Nji’

* Recorded and produced by renowned performing artist, Collen Ali’s True Tone Studio in Blantyre in liaison with her husband Larry Chewere * The melodious tracks’ lead guitar were played by Collen himself while the backing vocals for the soothing ballads’ are by Bridget Makhula By Duncan Mlanjira Exactly a year after releasing her first album, ‘Monga Ndili’ (Just as I am), gospel songstress Lorna Chewere is back with another — a 9-record, ‘Ndaima Nji’ (I stand firm), that’s…

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