Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) ends its 30th Biennial Assembly held at its Headquarters in Blantyre divided with church’s political infighting. Nyasa Times understands that CCAP leader’s involvement with politicians is dragging the church apart. CCAP Blantyre Synod is becoming a political wing, claimed one of the pastors attending the […]
Founder of Graça Machel Trust (GMT) who is Nelson Mandela’s widow, Graça Machel says Malawi with a record of 23 percent of all child mortality cases associated with under-nutrition; there is need to increase awareness and advocacy at all levels on social-economic impact of malnutrition. Speaking in Lilongwe at Bingu International Conference Centre during a […]
Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of the Blantyre Archdiocese and Bishop Peter Musikuwa of Chikwawa diocese on Monday led thousands catholic faithful and other people from all walks of life including the member of parliament for Blantyre North Francis Phiso in paying their last respect to Gogo Steria Teputepu who died in the wee hours of Sunday. tBefore […]
Right reverend Professor Silas Ncozana on Monday stunned delegates to CCAP Blantyre Synod’s 30th Bi-Ennial Assembly when he walked out of the Henry Henderson Institute (HHI) Multipurpose Hall in protest against voting procedures for the Synod’s top positions. Ncozana walked out of the hall when his efforts to have his name and other ministers on […]
Investigations into the murder of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director of corporate services Issa Njauju is said to be stalling with Police still searching for clues as police admit they are struggling to find the killers . Nyasa Times understands that there is “no strong evidence” so far gathered to establish the murder plot. Police investigators had […]
The Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) has elected top synod officials with Rev. Alex Maulana retaining the post of Blantyre Synod General Secretary by 210 votes beating to other contestants and Reverend Rapson Chikwenzule reelected as the Synod Moderator . They were elected Monday at the controversial CCAP Blantyre Synod’s 30th Bi-Ennial […]
Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda says Malawians should not shy away from reporting misbehaving judges to authorities whenever there are questionable judgements. Speaking in an exclusive interview with MBC, the chief justice said judges should be professional all the time because Malawians watch them constantly. “The more they pervert their opinions, the more unprofessional they become,” […]
An irate mob in the northern region district of Mzimba has burned to ashes a Toyota starlet which was allegedly being used by three suspected goat thieves around Mterela location in the area of Inkosi Chindi in the district. According to an officer at Euthini police unit Sub inspector Isaac Imedi two of the men […]
Police at Balaka in eastern Malawi is keeping in custody a husband and wife on theft charges for stealing goats and maize respectively. Police publicist Inspector Joseph Sauka says the suspects Lanjesi Roderick and Chisomo Mwazaonga (22 ), broke into the kraal of Mrs Stella Wanderson and stole two goats during the night of last […]
Malawi’s renowned human rights and governance activist Timothy Mtambo challenged African leaders, lawyers, and civil society leaders on the continent to declare war against impunity for the gravest crimes of international concern if Africa is to become a better place to live in. The outspoken Mtambo, who is also the executive director of Malawi’s Centre […]
The UK media is reporting that a Malawian man in Coventry has applied for asylum, claiming that he is a homosexual afflicted with HIV+. The UK authorities do not believe his claim, and in an initial decision have refused him leave to remain and want him depoted. However, with the complex, near-endless appeals process in […]
Thousands of Blantyre Archdiocese faithful on Saturday joined three priests in celebrating Golden and Silver jubilee of their ordination to priesthood with a solemn Eucharist celebration which was led by Archbishop Thomas Msusa at Limbe Cathedral. The faithful also celebrated the feast of the Archdiocese of Blantyre who is Mary queen of all hearts. The […]
Ten people have died in a road accident while three others are battling for their lives at Karonga district hospital when the truck they were travelling in overturned at Tenethe area which is along Chitipa M1 road in the northern border district of Malawi on Thursday night. Karonga Police Spokes Person Enock Rivasoni confirmed that […]
Traditional Authority (T/A) Bvumbwe was on Saturday laid to rest Bvumbwe at his Makungwa headquarters in Thyolo in an emotional burial ceremony. Inkosi ya Makosi Gomani V in his tribute said T/A Bvumbwe was “very courageous, fearless” and worked so hard to develop the area. Bvumbwe died on Wednesday at Blantyre Adventist Hospital in Blantyre […]
Police in Balaka district east of Malawi is keeping in custody a 26-year-old mother for allegedly scalding her three-year old son. Police publicist Inspector Joseph Sauka says the suspect Ndaona Samson was scalded the child as a punishment for stealing beans. “The suspect left the victim home for the market, and when she came back, […]
The Human Resources for Health (HRH) Coalition has urged the private sector entities and members of the Employers Consultative Association of Malawi (Ecama) to consider adopting health facilities and major referral hospitals to improve and ensure provision of quality health services in the country. Speaking during an interface meeting with civil societies and employers, under […]
Malawi government has warned that it will pounce on any parent who discriminates physically challenged children. The warning was issued on Tuesday by Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Patricia Kaliati when she visited beneficiaries of Social Cash Transfer Scheme in Chitipa East Constituency. Kaliati expressed concern that some parents who are ashamed […]
As accusations and counter-accusations continues to engulf “divided” CCAP Blantyre Synod, some reverends, among them Reverend Chimesya Phiri, are accusing Synod management of confusing and instilling fear in delegates to the forthcoming Synod Bi-ennual Assembly to be held from August 24 to 27 2015. They are also accusing their General Secretary Rev Alex Maulana of trying […]