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Wynberg Ministers’ Fellowship express heartfelt goodwill farewell to Rev. Kananji as he ends his tour of duty at CCAP-Blantyre Synod’s South Africa Presbytery

November 27, 2025

* There will be a special prayer service at Du Noon CCAP Congregation on Sunday to bid Rev. Kananji farewell as he returns back to Malawi * But the spiritual wisdom of Wynberg Ministers’ Fellowship moved them to prepare the special video message * Having immensely appreciated the Malawian reverend’s special place in that pastors’ fraternal from various churches By Duncan Mlanjira Rev. Duncan Kananji is ending his tour of duty in South Africa having represented the Church of…

CCAP’s Church & Society calls on all Malawians to stand together in protecting the dignity, safety and rights of women and girls

November 25, 2025

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* Aligns itself well with 16-Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’s theme; UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls’ * In an increasingly digital world, women and girls face new forms of violence including cyberbullying, online stalking, sextortion, harassment, misinformation and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images By Duncan Mlanjira Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP)-Blantyre Synod, through the department of the Church & Society joins the global community in commemorating the 2025 16 Days of…

CCAP-Blantyre Synod’s Midrand Prayer House in South Africa elevated to full congregation status

November 23, 2025

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* Session Clerk Elder Paul Phiri and Presbytery Clerk Rev. Duncan Kananji, they thanked God for all people who attended the function and expressed need for unity By Duncan Mlanjira The Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP)-Blantyre Synod, which established and commissioned a Presbytery in South Africa, has today elevated Midrand Prayer House, that was under Tramway Congregation, to the status of a full congregation. Speaking to both Session Clerk Elder Paul Phiri and Presbytery Clerk Rev. Duncan Kananji,…

Religious organisation highly commends High Court ruling mandating medical practitioners to provide safe abortion to minors who fall pregnant due to rape

November 15, 2025

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Religious Leaders Network for Choice National Coordinator, Rev Nyekanyeka * Religious Leaders Network for Choice advocates dignity for all human beings and believes that rape, defilement and sexual abuse are evil and should not be justified * As the court recognised and confirmed that health is not just an absence of illness but it goes beyond that to include mental health which is also of great concern to society * By making emphasis on the mental health aspect of…

SA Justice Ministry determine to take next legal course of action after Prophet Bushiri wins his appeal against extradition

November 1, 2025

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The Bushiris * To collaborate closely with Malawian authorities “to ensure that justice prevails, combat corruption, and strengthen mechanisms for cross-border cooperation in criminal matters * As Justice Mvula faulted the Magistrate Court did not exercise judicial discretion correctly by making a finding for extradition, when the evidence on the extradition hearing fell short to make the finding By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s Ministry of Justice is reported to be studying the ruling of the High Court of Malawi,…

AACC Economic Justice and Accountability Champion Rev. Maulidi commends President Mutharika’s decision to relocate some key parastatals back to Blantyre and Zomba

October 13, 2025

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Rev. Maulidi * For Malawi to develop, there is indeed the need to enhance administrative balance that will lead to efficiency as the leadership works towards rebuilding the economy * Let us pray for Malawi and its leadership as the citizenry looks forward to a stable economy for the improvement of their livelihood—Rev. Maulidi By Duncan Mlanjira The All Africa Conference of Churches Economic Justice and Accountability (AACC) Champion, Rev Baxton Maulidi has commended the speed at which the…

CCAP urges its faithful to remain prayerful before, during and after the election

September 14, 2025

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* Let us pray for peace, for wisdom for those who lead and for unity among all Malawians * As Christians, we are called to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13–16), and one way we live this calling is by participating responsibly in the affairs of our nation By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of the general elections on Tuesday, September 16, the departments of Church and Society of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) is encouraging…

Controversy mars CCAP-Blantyre Synod’s leadership elections

August 26, 2025

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* The then incumbent Rev. Dr. Humphreys Zgambo has been voted out as Synod Moderator, replaced by Rev. Reynold M’mangisa * Rev. Anne Kapinda replaced as Vice-Synod Moderator by Rev. Missie Kananji Sipiki while the post of Deputy General Secretary has been taken by Rev. Jimmy Michael Banda — replacing Rev. Baxton Maulidi By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) went to polls at its general assembly held at St. Michael’s and All…

CCAP-Blantyre Synod commissions new Presbytery in South Africa

July 1, 2025

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* This is the first Presbytery in the history of Blantyre Synod outside Malawi that was established on June 29, 2025 in Johannesburg * The Presbytery outside Malawi is to meet the spiritual needs of Malawian diaspora in South Africa who want to worship in their native language By Duncan Mlanjira The Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP), has commissioned its Presbytery number 21 in South Africa at a special event on Sunday, which was…

Any Police or MDF officer on duty yesterday who failed in their duties during the demonstrations should face the appropriate disciplinary procedures—CCAP’s Church & Society

June 27, 2025

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* Calls for swift action by the Malawi Police Service to apprehend and bring to justice those who are responsible for the acts of violence that have been observed yesterday and in recent months * A review of procedures and conduct by the Malawi Defence Force and Malawi Police Service to ensure their conduct at demonstrations is in line with their constitutional mandate By Duncan Mlanjira The departments of the Church & Society for the Synods of Malawi’s Church of…