Anglican Bishop of Upper Shire Diocese Brighton Malasa has urged Malawians to always handle allegations of witchcraft with caution, observing that not all elderly people practice witchcraft. Malasa’s remarks follow the brutal killing of four elderly persons in Neno district on suspicion of witchcraft. The district is within his jurisdiction. “It is sad to note […]
Anglican bishop for Upper Shire Brighton Malasa has squarely put the blame on Malawi leaders for the problems facing the country. Malasa said in an interview that Malawi leaders do not have plans for Malawians whenever they are getting into government. “Yes, we have some misguided civil servants who steal money from the government but […]
The first Member of Parliament for Mangochi West Constituency in independent Malawi, George Ndomondo is no more. He died Monday and was being buried on Tuesday. He was elected MP soon after independence during the reign of Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda and got into Priesthood after he was released fron prison where he spent time for […]
The Anglican Church in Malawi has appealed to all Malawians to take part in protecting people living with albinism and reporting any criminal acts by any suspects in our society. The Church said it is sickened with reports that people living with albinism are still living in fear because some segments in the society continue […]
Demands for federal system of government have taken centre stage with the debate growing day by day with Bishop of the Anglican Upper Shire Diocese, Brighton Malasa suspecting the calls are not being made in good faith. The Diocesan Bishop said those calling for federalism have no credibility and that they should not be taken […]
An Anglican bishop in Malawi has reiterated the important role the Church plays in the country. Bishop of Upper Shire, and Chairperson of the Anglican Council of Malawi, the Rt Revd Brighton Malasa told Anglican Communion News Service (ACNS), “Despite the challenges that the country faces, the Church’s voice is still heard and respected in […]
As political parties gear up for next year’s tripartite elections, the Anglican Church in Malawi has called on electoral stakeholders to treat all participating parties equally to avoid disputes. Preparations are underway for the polls but the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is yet to announce commencement of official campaign period despite all the major parties […]
The Anglican Church in Malawi has told off politicians who spend time on mudslinging and character assassination to gain cheap political marks without regard for peaceful coexistence as the country prepares for elections next year. The church has since urged such politicians to desist from their inappropriate trends, which it observes, breed hatred among Malawians […]
The Right Reverend Brighton Vitta Malasa, the Anglican Bishop of the Upper Shire Diocese has echoed a statement by United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK) governments in condemning reported inflammatory and derogatory public comments from the Malawi’s senior politicians politics which they say can fuel violence and bring in unnecessary tension. Malasa […]
The Right Reverend Brighton Vitta Malasa, the Anglican Bishop of the Upper Shire Diocese has come under intense fire from his flock for being among the ‘officiating clergy’ at ‘New Year Prayers’ held at Mulli Brothers Limited Headquarters in Chigumula, Blantyre “without appropriate justification”. There were ‘New Year Prayers’ at Mulli Brothers premises on Wednesday […]
President Joyce Mrs Banda has assured the Malawi Interfaith Aids Association (MIAA) of her support in its undertakings pledging she will preside over the forthcoming Global Race Save Lives on HIV and AIDS Campaign International (GRSL) conference which will take place in Lilongwe from October 23 to 26 this year. Banda made the assurance Thursday […]