AACC economic justice & accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Maulidi applauds MERA on its censure of ESCOM’s poor customer service delivery 

Rev. Baxton Maulidi * He notices some accountability responses from the two parastatals on three fronts: * MERA expressing its concerns raised from public complaints over poor service delivery; * ESCOM responding to the regulator by taking responsibility of the issues raised; * and ESCOM acknowledging the public’s response to the leaked internal communication from MERA By Duncan Mlanjira All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice Accountability Champion in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi, has applauded Malawi Energy Regulatory…

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Downright wickedness! Vandalism reaches level of desecrating graveyards

* Over 45 tombstones at HHI Cemetery in Blantyre destroyed to steal the granite and tombstone enforcement wires * This has nothing to do with poverty or tough economic challenges being experienced in the country — its just downright wickedness By Duncan Mlanjira The public have expressed deep concerns that, while the country is experiencing tough economic challenges, turning to desecrate graveyards to steal parts of the expensively assembled tombstones, is simply downright wickedness. Of course, there have been…

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Doubts loud and clear on Chakwera to be voted back into office even in his strongholds—Public Affairs Committee

* We are making honest and frank observations because you are coming from religious fraternity * It is true that a real friend should always offer constructive criticism * Given that your faith in the word of God is as strong as ever, we also believe that ‘Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy’ (Proverbs 27:6) * We are aware Your Excellency that your people will engage you to dismiss what we have…

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Dalitso Kabambe voices his views on plane crash investigation report after Archbishop Msusa’s sermon attracted some attention from seemingly bogus faith leaders

* The response from Archbishop Msusa, alongside the broader public sentiment, highlights an essential aspect of democratic society — the right to hold authorities accountable * Is it not the hallmark of a functional democracy that citizens exercise their freedom of expression, interrogate reports, and demand explanations? * The anger directed at the Archbishop following his critique of the commission’s findings underscores a significant disconnect between the administration’s narrative and public perception By Duncan Mlanjira Following Archbishop Thomas Msusa’s…

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‘Govt should be extra transparent in the 2025 General Elections process to avoid any suspicions of rigging’—AACC accountability champion Rev. Maulidi

* This follows the furore that arose after the opposition, expressed dissatisfaction over NRB’s use of NFRA warehouse * It was not wrong for the Leader of Opposition to visit the place as probably a whistleblower alerted him about some suspicious activities there * Whistleblowers are needed in order to make things right—Rev. Maulidi By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of the 2025 General Elections, the State authorities have been asked to be extra transparent in the electoral process to avoid…

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Gospel songstress Lorna Chewere releases Christmas carol ‘Oonadi Mtima’ ahead of 3rd album to be released soon

* ‘Pansi Pano’ album coming after another ‘Ndaima Nji’ released in February 2024 and her first ‘Monga Ndili’ in February 2023 * ‘Oonadi Mtima’ will be amongst 10 other tracks for the forthcoming album By Duncan Mlanjira Gospel songstress Lorna Chewere has been in the studios working on her third album, which includes a Christmas carol entitled ‘Oonadi Mtima’ — her own Chichewa composition of the great rendition of the Christmas carol; ‘O come, all ye faithful, joyful and…

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CCAP-Blantyre Synod’s Church & Society programme calls upon all stakeholders to intensify awareness campaigns during 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence 2024

* According to research, violence against women and girls is the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world * 2020 research survey by Unicef revealed that 42% of women in Malawi have experienced physical violence from a partner at some point in their lives By Duncan Mlanjira Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP)-Blantyre Synod, through the Church and Society programme, calls upon all stakeholders to intensify awareness campaigns during 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based…

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CCAP-Blantyre Synod urges its Faithfuls to register enmasse for the 2025 General Elections in its Pastoral Letter

* That highlights crises in hunger, forex & fuel scarcity, lack of medicine, corruption, political violence under MCP-led government * The right to participate in the political affairs of one’s country can only be exercised fully if one is able to vote * The Pastoral Letter was released yesterday, November 18 signed by Synod General Secretary, Rev. Anderson Jester Juma Chulu and Moderator Rev. Dr. Humphreys Zgambo By Duncan Mlanjira The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP)-Blantyre Synod has…

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Deafening silence on the part of Government over acts of violence against opposition protesters—AACC economic justice champion, Rev. Maulidi

* The violence is not just unwelcome development, but hostile and distressing as the country is preparing for the 2025 tripartite elections * The government, through the right authority agencies, such as the police, should have been quick to respond to the violence by condemning it and having the culprits brought to book By Duncan Mlanjira All-Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) economic justice & accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi has added more to the distress of yesterday’s…

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CCAP-Blantyre Synod condemns police’s failure to provide security to peaceful demonstrators in Lilongwe

* A call for the Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service to intervene as a matter of urgency, if Malawians are to return their trust on the police service * Guided by our mandate which is ‘to champion, promote and consolidate democratic governance, human rights and peaceful coexistence’ and our calling to a holistic Ministry * We have noted with concern the increased tensions amongst political party members as the nation prepares for general elections next year, 2025…

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