Chakwera urges churches to compliment government efforts in accelerating development

The President and the First Lady in St Andrews CCAP Church * My prayer is that God should help all of us to be productive in all endeavors * So that our common vision of achieving exclusive wealth, industrializationis implemented through the MW2063 * Rev. Msowoya advised Malawians to refrain from corrupt practices, saying God does not bless sinful people By George Mponda, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has reiterated the need for churches to continue complementing government efforts in…

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MHEN asks government to put strict measures for faith groups to comply in seeking medical attention

Zion Apostolic Church discourages congregants from accessing medical attention * As it urges faith leaders to fight against infant mortality * Zion Apostolic Church says their church doctrine cannot change just because they want to accommodate the demands of other people * Reverend Amos Batumeyo says they do not stop their members from taking their children to hospital * But they tell them that it is only God who heals — hence, no need to seek intervention from a fellow…

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Health Minister bemoans tendency by cholera-affected people not seeking care early due to religious beliefs

Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda * If anyone in the community has signs and symptoms of cholera they should seek medical care immediately * While a total of 4,398 people have recovered, 164 are currently in the treatments centres * On Saturday, 95 new cases were reported that included five new deaths — four from Nkhotakota and one from Mangochi By Duncan Mlanjira As of last week, 23 districts had reported cases of cholera since confirmation of first case…

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Catholic Bishops describe Tonse Alliance’s administration as retrogressive way of governing

The Tonse Alliance agreement made in 2019 * To truly respond to the Cry of the Poor requires bold and viable public policy actions * Such public policy actions are being prevented and undermined by the vice of corruption * Defective service delivery systems, inconsistent government austerity measures * Bleak picture of the oncoming crop growing season, and the Tonse Alliance retrogressive way of governing By Duncan Mlanjira “The cry of the poor gets louder and louder in Malawi…

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Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Letter calls for urgent action by all duty bearers in the fight against corruption

* We have in the past strongly spoken about the vice of corruption and how it is steadily gaining rooted in the society * The cancer of corruption has now almost become an accepted way of doing things in Malawi * It is causing havoc across several arenas of governance and service provision By Duncan Mlanjira In order to build the hopes of the people of Malawi for a better life for all and to share out the God-given…

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Ndirande-based gospel musician Nahsho’s single ‘Kadusa Kangati’ enjoying positive support on radio airwaves

* Amongst top 20 with public requests increasing by the day * Nahsho promises a full album soon after compiling the single tracks * Last single ‘Sagona Tulo’ done in collabo with Barry One was released last year By Duncan Mlanjira Ndirande-based gospel musician, Nahsho Nyirenda’s new single, ‘Kadusa Kangati’ is enjoying positive support on radio airwaves as it is amongst top 20 of new releases with public requests increasing by the day. His last single ‘Sagona Tulo’ —…

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Catholic priest convicted of killing people living with albinism dies whilst serving sentence

* Rev. Fr. Dr. Muhosha was not in full communion with the Church — Episcopal Conference of Malawi Maravi Express Rev Fr. Dr. Muhosha, who was serving a 30-year jail term at Zomba Maximum Prison in connection with the killing of an albino in Machinga, has died at Zomba Central Hospital on Tuesday. In a statement, the Very Rev. Fr. Henry Saindi of the Catholic Secretariat of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi said Rev. Fr. Muhosha was receiving treatment…

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DStv introduces new Islamic channel-Hilaal TV

* Packed with spiritual and lifestyle content specifically aimed at uplifting and supporting the broader Ummah * Providing entertaining and enlightening viewing 24-hours a day for both adults and children Maravi Express A brand-new Islamic channel, Hilaal TV has been launched on DStv, which will deliver some of the best Islamic ethos programming — including daily live crossings to the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah, with specific focus on holy Muslim periods. Available on channel 347 and on…

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Energy Minister Matola pledges to work with Anglican Church in promoting clean energy interventions

Bishop Malawi with Matola during the function  * The Diocese of Upper Shire is set to construct an 8 megawatts solar project * Whose concept was already submitted to the Ministry of Energy some two years ago * The Minister assured to engage with relevant offices to work towards actualisation of the project By Duncan Mlanjira At the ordination of two priests and the Collation of three Canons of the Cathedral of Anglican Church’s Diocese of Upper Shire, Minister…

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Government rehabilitates badly collapsed Ndirande road in under 24hrs just to accommodate President’s visit to Kambalazaza’s church

A week before and during rehabilitation works on Saturday * The road is also important access road for Malabada Health Centre’s ambulance * This comes a week after constituents petitioned MP Mkumba of negligence for the road’s collapse * MP Mkumba contends the road will probably cost K900 million to upgrade to bitumen standard By Duncan Mlanjira Though it was a welcome development, Ndirande Malabada residents felt a bit cheated when the government rehabilitated the main and busiest access…

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