Pope Francis, a friend of gays, now stands accused of attacking them: Is he changing his stand?

BBC is reporting that Pope Francis has used extremely derogatory language in an incident that could have a profound impact on the way his attitude towards gay people is perceived. When asked at the Italian Bishops’ Conference if gay men should now be allowed to train for the priesthood as long as they remained celibate, […]

Chakwera hails African Methodist Episcopal Church for social and economic contribution made to Malawi

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has commended African Methodist Episcopal Church for being among the crucial part of the struggle which Malawians are enjoying today. Chakwera said this at a centenary celebration ceremony which took place at Hannock Msokera Primary School Ground in Kasungu. Speaking during the function Chakwera congratulated the African Methodist Episcopal Church for […]

New theological college graduates advised to preach about holiness

Church of Nazarene New Mexico District Superintendent, Larry Lacher has advised 32 students who have graduated from Nazarene Theological College of Central Africa in Lilongwe to preach about holiness when they will be ministering in communities and parishes. Speaking on the sidelines of the Nazarene Theological College of Central Africa 28th graduation ceremony which was […]

Prophet Mbewe condemns DPP Chamkakala’s decision to drop Chilima, other high profile corruption cases

Presidential aspirant and leader of the Liberation for Economic Freedom (LEF), Prophet David Mbewe, has added his voice to public condemnation of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Masauko Chamkakala for dropping corruption charges against high profile personalities. Since he assumed the office of the country’s topmost prosecutor, Chamkakala has discontinued six high profile corruption cases, […]

Presidential aide Rev Kamwendo advises faith leaders to be proactive in cybercrime protection

Presidential Advisor on Religious Affairs, Reverend Brian Kamwendo, has advised faith leaders to be proactive in protecting themselves and their flock from cybercrime. Kamwendo made the advice on Wednesday when he presided over the training, which the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) organized in Lilongwe. The presidential aide stressed that in today’s increasingly digital era, […]

After begging K500 000, Prophet Habakkuk gets K6million from Bushiri

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri on Sunday night blessed social media trending Prophet Habakkuk with a K6 million windfall. Prophet Habakkuk was among worshippers who joined Prophet Bushiri during a prayer service yesterday in Mzuzu. Prophet Bushiri called out if Prophet Habakkuk was available to which Prophet Habakkuk stood up and went to where Prophet Bushiri was […]

Interesting! Kaning’a CCAP launched K3.2bn strategic plan that aligns to National Agenda 2063

Kaning’a CCAP Church of Lilongwe has launched its new six-year strategic plan. The plan, whose full implementation will require about K3.2 billion, has been guided by CCAP Nkhoma Synod Strategic Plan. It has also been aligned with Malawi’s long-term development blueprint, Malawi 2063. Four pillars of the strategic plan are improvement of general management of […]

Kusagwirizana kwabuka ku QMAM pamene amwenya akudzudzulidwa kuti akubweretsa chisokonezo

Kusagwirizana kwabuka pakati pa otsatira chipembedzo chachisilamu cha Qadria pamene opembedza akuda akudzudzula opembedza anzawo achimwenye kuti akuwaponderezedwa komanso akuwazunza. Mwazina, opembedza akudawa akuti amwenye akulowerera mzochitika za bungwe la Qadria Muslima Association of Malawi (QMAM) ndi cholinga chobweretsa kugawanikana pakati pa otsatira chipembedzochi. Malingana ndi zomwe Shehe Mhuyudeen watiuza kudzera mu mau omwe wajambula […]

Prophet Kambale, who says he hears direct from God, performs shocking miracles at his church

Founder of Life International Church, Lilongwe based Prophet Amos Kambale is making a name for being associated with performing of shocking miracles at his church every Sunday. A recent visit to the church indicates that people from all walks of life are receiving unbelievable testimonies from the man of God whose church currently congregates at […]

Bishop Mtumbuka launches Peace Trophy in Karonga to combat killings on witchcraft accusations

Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of the Catholic diocese of Karonga has reiterated his concern with the heightening killings of people based on witchcraft accusations, and has since launched the Bishop’s Peace Trophy as one way of trying to combat the same. Recently, Mtumbuka conveyed profound concern following the brutal killing of Jinesss Nakalagho from Mwakasoko Village, […]

At a church fundraising event, presidential advisor Chivunde advise churches to be self-independent

Presidential Advisor on general duties Ephraim Chivunde has challenged churches in the country to be self-independent financially. Chivunde made the call in Blantyre on Saturday night when he graced a fundraising dinner which was organized by Zambezi Evangelical church ZEC under Mitsidi synod.   “Most churches in the country were constructed by the missionaries it […]

Presidential candidate Prophet Mbewe proposes creation of govt ministry to regulate religious activities

Presidential aspirant and leader of the newly registered Liberation for Economic Freedom, Prophet David Mbewe, has proposed that the government should create a fully-fledged ministry to regulate activities and affairs of religion in Malawi. Speaking in an interview on Sunday, Mbewe argued that Presidential Advisor on Religious Affairs is not enough to deal with the chaos […]

Police arrest prophet for ordering followers to trample on person with disability in religious healing ritual

Police in Chiradzulu have arrested a 74-year old woman who calls herself prophet on allegations that she told her followers to trample on legs of a person with disability as a religious disability healing ritual. Instead of healing his disability, Ebel Manyamula was severely injured leading to his admission to Chiradzulu District Hospital, leading to […]

Police arrest Nun attacker, says he is a mentally ill person

Police say they have arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly attacking a Catholic nun in Zomba on Thursday. National police spokesperson Peter Kalaya has confirmed the arrest of Mussa Selemani in Blantyre on Saturday afternoon. Kalaya said police investigations have established that Selemani is mentally disturbed and a patient at Zomba Mental Hospital. On the […]

Catholic Nun abducted in Zomba: Assaulted, tortured and left helpless because of her religion

The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has expressed shock and dismay over a sad incident where a Catholic nun was abducted in Zomba yesterday by an unknown occupant of a car that stopped for her pretending to be good Samaritans. In a statement released by ECM today, the nun was assaulted and tortured by the […]

Kabambe talks politics at Blantyre Arch Diocese Choir DVD launch

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presiential aspirant Dalitso Kabambe has reiterated that Malawi has been clinging to a wrong fiscal policy, thereby subjecting the country to various social and economic challenges. Speaking today during the launch of the Blantyre Arch Diocese Choir DVD at St. Pius Parish of the Catholic Church, Kabambe said more needs to […]

Minister Matola fellowships with muslim MPs, Businessman in observing Iftaar

As one way of interacting with fellow Muslims, Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola, led a delegation of other Muslim ministers and members of parliament in observing Iftaar, organized by Businessman, the Managing Director of Sana Food Court, Rauf Chaudhry in Lilongwe. The managing director decided to host Muslims, while sharing the little he has, considering […]

Faith leaders promise to sensitise their flock on benefits of Malawi Water & Sanitation Project 

After a series of engagements with various stakeholders on the implementation of Malawi Water & Sanitation Project (MWSP), Blantyre Water Board (BWB) and project implementing partners — Blantyre City Council and the Ministry of Water & Sanitation — dated religious leaders to enlighten them on its progress and its benefits. Held at Sunbird Mount Soche […]