Powerhouse International Church holds ‘Financial Summit’ 

A first of its kind Financial Summit organised by a church is set for Saturday, January 7 at Golden Peacock in Blantyre by Powerhouse International Church — aimed at equipping the citizenry with reliable knowledge regarding how to make, save and spend money. At a media briefing held at Golden Peacock in the commercial city, […]

Malawi faith leaders re-commit to Covid-19 fight, vaccine uptake

Faith leaders from Malawi’s influential religious bodies have declared commitment to promoting the uptake of Covid-19 vaccine by dispelling myths, misinformation and disinformation surrounding the vaccine. They told journalists in Mponela on Tuesday that they have identified a number of factors that have affected people’s attitudes and resistance to acceptance of the vaccine. The concerned […]

Bushiri receives second honorary doctorate

Myles Leadership University from India has conferred on Prophet Shepherd Bushiri an honorary doctorate degree of Transformation leadership. During the conferment ceremony held in Lilongwe on Sunday, the Vice Chancellor of the University Professor K. Ravi Archarya said the university made the gesture to honour and appreciate Prophet Bushiri’s outstanding contribution in the areas of […]

Chakwera urges churches to compliment government efforts in accelerating development

President Lazarus Chakwera has reiterated the need for churches to continue complementing government efforts in accelerating development in the country, saying though the country was going through hardships, the citizenry need to continue to be productive. The President said this when he and the First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera joined Congregation of St Andrews CCAP […]

Anglican Church excommunicates Bishop Vita Malasa for disobeying church orders

Woes and drama continues to unfold at the Anglican Church Province of Central Africa in Malawi as the Church of England chapter has excommunicated its former controversial head for the Diocese of Upper Shire (Adus), Bishop Brighton Vita Malasa for disobeying the orders of the church. In a letter, the Anglican Church discloses that not […]

Religious institution calls for peace and co-existence among Malawians

United Religions Initiative (URI) has called for peace-building and co-existence among politicians, traditional leaders and youths. URI Country Coordinator Geoffrey Manase made the call on Friday in Lilongwe during an engagement meeting with stakeholders on Conflict Resolution. Manase said the organization seeks to counter hate speeches among leaders in the country. “Hate speeches bring disorder […]

Prophet Bushiri claims South African authorities in Malawi to kidnap him

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has claimed South African authorities are in the country to kidnap him. He says he is aware of the plot as there has been continuous intrusion into his private space including attempts to kidnap him by some recognizable security personnel from South Africa. According to a statement signed by Prophet Bushiri’s spokesperson […]

Gospel Music Icon Thoko Katimba Pens Chakwera to Free Chamba Convict

Gospel icon Thoko “Anaphi” Katimba has written to President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera asking him to pardon a Blantyre based teen Mussa John who was convicted of possessing Cannabis sativa locally known as Chamba. The award winning music icon Katimba made the plea on Thursday after High Court Judge Vikochi Chaima in Blantyre reduced Mussa’s jail […]

Church to hold international youth seminar in Lilongwe

Glorious Light International Church has organised a two-day youth seminar to be held from 3-4 September, 2022. The seminar will be held under the theme: Jesus my Changer. Founder and Overseer of the church, Bishop Abraham Simama, told reporters in Lilongwe on Thursday during a press conference that the seminar aims at changing the youths […]

Malawi President irked by Pastor who inserted fingers into girls private parts

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, a retired leader of the Assemblies of God Church in Malawi has called for the regulation of some religious teachings and practices to protect women and girls from sexual exploitation and abuse by libidinous pastors and prophets. Chakwera is concerned with rising cases of pastors and modern day prophets who […]

Chakwera, government officials attend Assemblies of God Leadership Conference

Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba, has described the Assemblies of God Leadership Conference the church organised on Friday last week in Lilongwe as a forum that will help keep the systems of government alive. President Lazarus Chakwera and Madame Monica Chakwera attended the conference which was held at Bingu International Convention Centre […]

Powerhouse Church in 1, 000 capacity auditorium construction project

Powerhouse International Church has embarked on an ambitious project to build a 1, 000 seater auditorium at Kanjedza Forest in Blantyre. The church’s founder and overseer Reverent Clement Nkhoma said in an interview on Wednesday that the auditorium will cater for Sunday School classes and administration offices. Powerhouse International Church began its ministry in 2014, […]

Minister Mtambo urges religious leaders to use pulpits to propagate peace and unity

Minister of National Unity Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo on Saturday made an impassioned appeal to religious leaders and faith based organisations to take advantage of the pulpits and the influence they wield in the society to propagate peace and unity. Mtambo also asked them to complement government efforts in promoting values and beliefs that enhance development […]

Prophet Kambale delivers prosperity gospel for believers amidst financial crisis

As Malawians continue struggling to make ends meet due to rising cost of living, Lilongwe-based Life International Church founder Prophet Amos Kambale has declared that God is determined to turnaround the financial statuses of Malawians if they submit themselves to the Creator. Kambale said God has placed a special anointing upon his life to change […]

Mosque open to non Muslims as Hindus conduct festival of chariots

An Islamic organization on Saturday held an exhibition open day tour for Taaqwa Ginnery Corner mosque in Blantyre where non Muslims were for the first time allowed to get into the mosque. The public was allowed to walk-in and tour the Mosque for an active engagement and interaction with Muslims on issues of faith. Islamic […]

Anglican Church cleric tells politicians to stop posturing themselves for 2025 presidential election

A powerful Anglican Church cleric says political leaders who are posturing themselves to rule the country after 2025, instead of focusing on development, are pulling the country backwards socio-economically. Bishop Alinafe Kalemba of Southern Malawi Diocese of the Anglican Church has also warned that the disagreements that have emerged in Tonse Alliance might compound the […]

Energy Minister Matola pledges to work with Anglican Church in promoting clean energy interventions 

At the ordination of two priests and the Collation of three Canons of the Cathedral of Anglican Church’s Diocese of Upper Shire, Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola said the Government recognises and appreciates the role that the Church has played and continues to play in the socio-economic development of the country since 1861 when it […]