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All Africa Conference of Churches calls for ceaseless prayers for God’s intervention in the disturbing situation of Eastern DRC

February 12, 2025

* ‘The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit’—(Psalm 34:18) * ‘And whenever one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or when one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it’—Corinthians 12:26 By Duncan Mlanjira The All Africa Conference of Churches — the continental ecumenical body that accounts for over 200 million Christians across the African continent — is requesting its members to indulge in “ceaseless prayers for God’s…

Rev. Maulidi earns extra role at AACC as advisor on Economic & Ecological Justice for entire African continent

February 12, 2025

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* Selected based on his expertise and on-going work as AACC Economic Justice & Accountability Champion * The CCAP community feels honoured and wishes you well in your new role alongside Anti-Corruption Ambassadorship in the AACC By Duncan Mlanjira Rev. Baxton Maulidi, the Deputy Secretary General of Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), has been chosen as one of 7 advisors of the Economic & Ecological Justice Committee of the All-Africa Conference of Churches (AACC)….

Gospel songstress Lorna Chewere’s ‘Pansi Pano’ album finally released

February 4, 2025

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* One track, a Christmas carol ‘Oonadi Mtima’ was released early December ahead of festive season * ‘Pansi Pano’ is third album coming after another ‘Ndaima Nji’ released in February 2024 and her first ‘Monga Ndili’ in February 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira The promised third album by Gospel songstress, Lorna Chewere, entitled ‘Pansi Pano’, is finally out, along with the single she released early last December, ‘Oonadi Mtima’, a Christmas carol ahead of the 2024 festive season. The album…

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

January 28, 2025

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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…

Downright wickedness! Vandalism reaches level of desecrating graveyards

January 24, 2025

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* 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…

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

January 14, 2025

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* 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…

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

December 28, 2024

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* 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…

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

December 14, 2024

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* 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…

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

December 5, 2024

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* ‘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…

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

November 25, 2024

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* 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…