Four priests granted right to practise law in Malawi

Four Catholic priests trained as lawyers have been formally admitted to Malawi’s Bar, a development that grants them the right to practise civil law in the country’s courts and marks a further extension of the Church’s institutional reach into public and legal affairs. Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda presided over the admission ceremony, authorising Fr John […]

Catholic University of Malawi  alumni spread festive cheer to Holy Family patients

Patients and guardians at Holy Family Mission Hospital’s pediatric ward had all reasons to smile on Sunday as a group of alumni from the Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) surprised them with gifts to relieve them from financial challenges they are facing. The Blantyre Chapter of the CUNIMA Alumni donated assorted food stuffs, soap and […]

Catholic University of Malawi students to learn from home

Catholic University of Malawi (Cunima) students  will soon start attending classes online following government’s directives for all scholls to be closed as a way of observing the Covid-19 stay at home order, the university’s administration has disclosed. Cunima publicity and marketing officer Luke Bisani said  the university will ensure accessibility and sustainability of the initiative. […]

Catholic University of Malawi students plead support for the needy

Students union leaders from the Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) have pleaded for support to students in need of financial support for their studies. Speaking  on Saturday  during  a dinner and dance held at CUNIMA main campus in Chiradzulu, leaders of students union expressed the  need to have support from well-wishers for them to reach […]

Archbishop Msusa tells college graduates to find lasting solutions to Malawi political impasse

Chairperson of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa, who also heads the Archdiocese of Blantyre, has told graduating students from the Catholic University to find lasting solutions to the country’s post elections political impasse. Msusa, the Chancellor of the Catholic University, said this Saturday when he presided over the graduation ceremony […]

Catholic University of Malawi student launches book: Mindset

A fourth year Catholic University of Malawi student, Chancy Ng’oma, studying for a degree in business administration under the faculty of commerce, has authored a book which he has called Mindset. Chancy explains that the mindset is a book that is developed from research and observation of the workability of various thought experiments and theories […]

Mikoko beat Catholic University in Sozobal playoff

Within a couple of weeks after announcing the partnership agreement with Renault Malawi, Mikoko Mystics qualified for the Sozobal play offs after beating Catholic University 68 -14. Mystics needed a victory plus a more than 20 baskets margin against the students to cement their playoffs spot. Currently the team is on position 2 and depending […]

Fredokiss gets award from Catholic University: Malawi hip-hop star honoured as ‘most influential youth’

The local hip hop star Fredokiss  has been awarded by Catholic University as the most influential youth of his decade. The certificate of recognition was presented to Fredokiss on Saturday night during the University’s Cultural Festival held at the University’s campus in Nguluzi, Chiradzulu. Jarmaine Issah Saidi, President of the Anthropology Club under the anthropology department […]

Catholic University student drops single titled ‘Pamela why?’

A second year law student at Catholic University Joe Muyimbi real name John Msiska has condemned fake relationships in his newly released song titled ‘Pamela why’. The song has come at a time when the social media is flooded with a video clip which many people have named “Pamela why”. In the video, self-styles Prophet […]

Catholic University student wins Standard Bank Malawi ‘Love Letter’ contest

Catholic University’s fourth year Political Leadership student  Lomuthando Nthakomwa has emerged winner of a poetry competition Standard Bank run as part of commemorating this year’s Africa Month anniversary. Announcing the outcome, Standard Bank Marketing Manager Madalitso Jonazi said Nthakomwa emerged the winner out of over 150 poets to scoop her prize. The contest was judged […]

Catholic University alumni to hold  a purpose driven luncheon  in Lilongwe

Central Region Catholic University Alumni have organized A Purpose Driven Luncheon to be held at Gateway Mall Netball Court on August 11. In an interview with Nyasa Times, Central Region Catholic University Alumni Public Relations Officer Dingase Malaidza said the event has been organised as a way to encourage and strengthen interaction of members within the alumni […]

Catholic University Central Alumni Scholarship to benefit schools in remote areas

Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) alumni Central region chapter has announced a scholarship programme whose aim is to inspire underprivileged but deserving students in schools found in the remotest parts of the region. Simbi Community Day Secondary School (CDSS), which is about 14 kilometers from the main road, has already been identified as one of […]

Catholic University of Malawi alumni motivates Likuni Girls Secondary School students

Former students of Catholic University (CU) recently visited Likuni Girls Secondary School in Lilongwe where they urged students there to be  discipline and aim high if they are to achieve their academic dreams. Each of the former CU students who spoke at the event told the students to be open-eyed and work hard in their […]

Catholic University of Malawi says ‘vampirism’ saga needs multiple approach

Catholic University of Malawi (Cunima) has said blood sucking dilemma needs multiple approach to be resolved. Director of Academic Affairs at the university Rev Fr Dr Dominic Kazingatchire observed this after a public lecture jointly conducted by Anthony Mtuta and Sangwani Tembo who are Catholic University assistant lecturers in Anthology at the university campus hall […]

Catholic University of Malawi holds public lecturer on bloodsucking scare

The Catholic University of Malawi has organized a public lecturer on blood suckers this Friday afternoon at Assembly Hall at the campus. The public lecturer whose topic is:  Blood Suckers: The People’s Medium of Expressing the Impact of Inequalities and Anti-Social Behaviours in Malawian Society, will have Anthony Mtuta and Sangwani Tembo as speakers. The recent lynchings of strangers […]

Catholic University of Malawi graduates told  to develop into responsible citizens

At least 333 students from Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) last Saturday graduated with Diplomas and Degrees in various programs at an event held at CUNIMA campus in Chiradzulu where Archbishop Julio Murat, the Apostolic Nuncio to Malawi and Zambia, was the guest of honor. Speaking at the function, Vice Chancellor for CUNIMA, Fr. George […]

Catholic University of Malawi to hold public lecture on e-voting system

 The Catholic University of Malawi will this Thursday hold a public lecture on e-voting system using mobile phones. The public lecture will be conducted by Sophie Banya, a lecturer at the University who is also Head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the Faculty of Education. According to a press statement issued by the […]

285 graduate at Catholic University of Malawi: VP Chilima says  govt committed to promote tertiary education

Vice president of the republic of Malawi Saulos Chilima has said government is committed to promote tertiary education in Malawi. Chilima made the remarks at Nguludi in Chiradzulu, Saturday, during the 12th graduation ceremony of 285 students at Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) which also coincided with the10th anniversary of the University. Chilima said government […]