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

November 19, 2024

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* 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…

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

November 14, 2024

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* 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…

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

November 14, 2024

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* 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…

AACC economic justice & accountability champion in Malawi, Rev. Maulidi contends the faith community is also corrupt at AU conference on corruption in Arusha

November 8, 2024

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* The church is supposed to provide a prophetic voice by teaching its followers on issues of corruption * But, unfortunately, it is the same church or any other faith community that is is propelling corruption * I don’t know the reason why — maybe because it is to do with issues of moral decay which is all over Africa or maybe issues of poverty By Duncan Mlanjira All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) economic justice & accountability champion…

Rev. Maulidi set for his session of ‘state of play on whistleblower and witness protection mechanism’ at the AU Advisory Board against Corruption conference in Arusha

November 6, 2024

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* His panel discussion session tomorrow is; ‘State of Play on Whistleblower and Witness Protection Mechanism: Perspectives of Civil Society Organisation’ * It will highlight the experiences and perspectives of CSOs and media leaders regarding the obstacles encountered by African whistleblowers * And to discuss best practices around whistleblowing as well recommendations for overcoming these obstacles and promoting a culture of whistleblowing and accountability By Duncan Mlanjira All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Economic Justice Accountability Champion in Malawi,…

Muslim Youth United urges youth towards participation in national development

November 4, 2024

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* 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…