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Muslim Youth United urges youth towards participation in national development

November 4, 2024

* Let’s not always point fingers at the government to develop the nation—Dr. Haffiz Hussein Twabi * We, the youth, make up the majority of this nation, so we must strive to transform it * He also urged Muslim youth and young people from various religious backgrounds to pursue leadership positions in the upcoming elections when opportunities arise By Agatha Kadzinje, MANA In the mission to achieve sustainable development guided by the goals of MW2063 national vision, Muslim Youth…

Catholic University of Malawi Vice-Chancellor Ngeyi Kanyongolo dies aged 55

October 29, 2024

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* To be laid to rest tomorrow, October 30 at Che Chamba Village in Thyolo District * The renowned lawyer and longtime legal scholar was appointed as the third Catholic University Vice-Chancellor in March 2024 * She selflessly served in many positions in the academia, corporate world and was also human rights activists By Evance Chsiano, MANA Catholic University of Malawi Vice-Chancellor, Associate Professor Ngeyi Ruth Kanyongolo (55) died yesterday at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital in Blantyre October 28, 2024,…

AU Advisory Board against Corruption invites AACC Economic Justice Accountability Champion Rev. Maulidi to its annual African anti-corruption dialogue

October 28, 2024

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* This comes a week after Rev. Maulidi championed that if the fight against corruption is to be achieved in Malawi, members of the public should be encouraging on corruption whistleblowing — and should be protected * The theme was mooted out as the AU Board has dedicated its work in 2024 to promote the role of whistleblowing in combating corruption By Duncan Mlanjira The African Union (AU) Advisory Board against Corruption has invited All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC)…

AACC Economic Justice & Accountability Ambassador in Malawi, Rev. Baxton Maulidi advises Government to devise ways to cut down on expenditure as it is contributing to the challenges in managing the economy

October 24, 2024

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* It is disheartening that the much-touted austerity measures on expenditure that the government announced last year seem not to be applied* * If the austerity measures were applied to the book, I believe we shouldn’t be hearing of the escalation of expenditure as reported by the media unless the budget projections figures were under estimated By Duncan Mlanjira Following revelations in the media of escalation of expenditure by Malawi Government and the budget deficit of MK769.2 billion in…

AACC’s Economic Justice & Accountability Ambassador Rev. Maulidi encourages more corruption whistleblowing and should be protected

October 22, 2024

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Whistleblower Kamangila at the centre of it all * Emphasises that the whistleblowing should be based on goodwill and not due to ill motives * Every member of the society should be a watchdog on each other by reporting to authorities * Through the Anti-Corruption Bureau, the Malawi Police Service and other law enforcement authorities they suspect something which is of corruption in nature By Duncan Mlanjira If the fight against corruption is to be achieved, All-African Conference of…

All-African Conference of Churches’ Economic Justice & Accountability Ambassador Rev. Maulidi strongly appeals for free and fair 2025 general elections

October 21, 2024

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* MEC and the Government should not ignore calls of concern being made by various stakeholders ahead of the elections * There is need for total partnership to ensure that there is transparency and accountability in the whole electoral process By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Evance Chisiano, MANA Economic Justice & Accountability Ambassador for All-African Conference of Churches (AACC) in Malawi, Rev. Buxton Maulidi has strongly appealed to Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and the Government not to ignore…

‘Let us stand together in preserving the earth and its beautiful environment’—CCAP’s Rev. Maulidi

September 7, 2024

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Rev. Maulidi at the workshop in Chikwawa * We need all to be aware that the greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it * If all the environment is destroyed, the next thing to be destroyed is our lives By Duncan Mlanjira The African Faith Actors Network for Climate Justice (AFAN-CJ) Malawi Chapter, has emphasised the need for collaborative efforts among all concerned stakeholders in addressing climate change issues. Reverend Baxton Maulidi,…

President Chakwera meets Pope Francis at Apostolic Palace in Vatican City

August 19, 2024

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* I also positioned myself as a dedicated student and disciple eager to deepen my understanding of servant-leadership * That I may continue prioritises the welfare of the populace—President Chakwera said By Gift Chiponde, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has commended Pope Francis for his exemplary leadership in addressing global issues such as climate change and economic inequality, as well as advocating a robust partnership between their respective States. During his official visit to Rome, President Chakwera had the privilege of…

Renowned tennis coach Thompson Mtengula to overseer Sports Aid for Malawi tennis tournament in Ntcheu from June 19-22

July 18, 2024

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* Sport Aid for Malawi is non-profit project that was formed in 2013 inside the organisation ‘Mission Office of Sacramentine Sisters * It aims to allow children to play sports for free such as tennis, football, basketball, volleyball and netball By Duncan Mlanjira International Tennis Federation (ITF) national coordinator in Malawi, Thompson Mtengula has organised an U-12 to U-14 boys and girls national junior tennis tournament at Ntcheu Catholic Sports Centre from tomorrow till Monday, July 19-22 — under…

Rev. Maulidi persuades members of All Africa Conference of Churches to purposefully join the fight against corruption

July 11, 2024

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* The clergy are supposed to stand tall and preach against the vice of corruption in churches * We need to encourage whistleblowing that people should report to authorities through the anti-corruption bureau * When they suspect something which is of corruption in nature — thus the area of influence comes in By Duncan Mlanjira Rev. Baxton Maulidi of Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod, has persuaded members of All-African Conference of Churches (AACC) to purposefully and…