CCAP Synod calls for political cooperation

They’ve spent years tearing lumps out of each other on the campaign trail – but today Malawi’s fiercest political enemies called an unlikely ceasefire, sitting shoulder to shoulder as the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia delivered a blunt message: stop the infighting and start serving the people. At the church’s flagship gathering at Kamuzu Academy, Synod […]

CCAP Synods say no more fighting: ‘We are one’

Parish ministers from the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) synods of Blantyre, Nkhoma and Livingstonia have expressed their commitment to work together in harmony in the country and do away with fighting each other. The CCAP synods—especially Nkhoma and Livingstonia—have for some time engaged in territorial disputes with one accusing the other of provincial […]

Livingstonia synod condemns Malawi police excessive force

The Church and Society Programme in the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia has condemned use of excessive force by the Malawi Police Service (MPS) when enforcing Covid-19 preventive measures. People have been severely beaten by police officers in Mzuzu and Karonga for being found in recreation places at night and without putting on face masks. Some […]

Rev Nyondo says he has forgiven DPP for wrongful arrest: Urges Tonse to fulfil promises

Former Livingstonia Synod of the CCAP general secretary the Reverend Levi Nyondo who fearlessly criticised the immediate-past governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and its leadership has said he has forgiven the erstwhile ruling party for wrongfully  arresting him. Nyondo was arrested in 2010 by the DPP administration for publicly speaking against some of DPP’s unpopular […]

Speaker Gotani asks Livingstonia Synod to take lead against sexual violence

Speaker of the National Assembly, Catherine Gotani Hara has pleaded with the Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP) Synod of Livingstonia newly elected General Secretary to take a leading role in the fight against rape and defilement in the country. Hara said this on at St. Andrew’s Church in Mzuzu during a farewell service for […]

Livingstonia Synod replaces Nyondo with Reverend Tembo as new GS

Longtime serving and controversial cleric of the Church of Central Africa Presybeterian (CCAP) Synod of Livingstonia, Reverend Levi Nyondo, has been replaced at the Synod’s 37th biannual conference held in Chitipa on Saturday. Over 400 delegates to the conference from the Synod’s branches in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe, among other countries, attended the high profile conference. Reverend Willy Tembo […]

Livingstonia Synod implores on Chakwera to match corruption fight talk with action

Livingstonia Synod of Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) has implored on President Lazarus Chakwera match the anti-corruption rhetoric with action to ensure speedy prosecution of cases and recover the ill-gotten wealth. The synod’s outgoing general secretary Levi Nyondo speaking on Sunday at Mpherembe congregation in Mzimba where the church graduated 16 clerics in marriage issues, […]

Livingstonia Synod elections next month: Rev Nyondo not contesting

The Synod of Livingstonia under the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) will have its elective assembly in Chitipa next month despite the coronavirus (Cov id-19) pandemic. The current General Secretary for the synod, Reverend Levi Nyondo, says despite the virus  pandemic, new leaders should be elected following necessary preventive measures to run the affairs […]

Livingstonia Synod satisfied with Malawi fresh presidential electoral process

The Livingstonia Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) has said it is satisfied with the whole process of conducting the 2020 Fresh Presidential Elections by all stakeholders. General Secretary for the synod, Reverend Levi Nyondo, said the law should be followed in all processes towards announcing the winner. “The message from Synod […]

Synod of Livingstonia to close office from 22 to 24  June

The Synod of Livingstonia under the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) will have all its offices, Departments and institutions closed from the 22nd June to 24th June, 2020 to allow people prepare and vote well. This has been disclosed in an official communique dated 10th June, 2020, signed by the Synod’s General Secretary, Reverend […]

Livingstonia Synod hails Atupele for advocating for peace:  Rev Mtonga says Malawi needs unity

Faith leader for Mchengautuwa CCAP of the Livingstonia Synod in Mzuzu, Reverend Alfred Mtonga has commended  Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and United Democratic Front (UDF) alliance running mate for the forthcoming fresh presidential election, Atupele Muluzi for advancing peace message. Reverend Mtonga said this after Atupele attended prayers ar Mchengautuwa CCAP Church on Sunday and […]

Atupele preaches message of peace at CCAP church in Mzuzu

President Peter Mutharika’s running mate, who is also UDF’s leader Atupele Muluzi has urged churches to take a leading role in preaching peace among Malawians as the nation goes to the fresh presidential elections. Muluzi was speaking at Mchengautuba CCAP church of the Livingstonia Synod in the northern city of Mzuzu where he attended Sunday’s […]

Livingstonia Synod for quality early education in Mzimba: Help from Roger Federer

Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Synod of Livingstonia Childhood Development Department has introduced early childhood development in Mzimba District  to ensure that vulnerable children access quality education early with funding from tennis star Roger Federer under Roger Federer Foundation. In an interview,  the synod’s Early Childhood Development director, Nicolas Mwakasula said his organisation intends […]

Synod’s arm of governance calls for dialogue between Malawi police, prison

The Church and Society of the Livingstonia CCAP Synod has called for a swift dialogue between the police and the prisons department over their recent fall out. Church and Society’s executive director Moses Mkandawire said his organization is ready to initiate the dialogue. There were running battles between the police and junior prison warders last week after […]

Reverend Nyondo confirms retirement at CCAP Livingstonia Synod

The search begins for Livingstonia Synod of Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) General Secretary (GS) Levi Nyondo successor as he will be retiring from the post he has served for 15 years. Nyondo has served for 34 years in the synod and 15 years in the office of general secretary. The general secretary said it […]

UDF query Livingstonia Synod silence on on ‘vampire’ lynch mobs

United Democratic Front (UDF) youths in the north under the banner of Friends of Atupele Muluzi on Sunday attacked the Livingstonia Synod of Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) leadership for being silent  on  lynch mobs who  continue to attack people suspected of being bloodsuckers. Police spokesman in the country’s Northern region, Superintendent Peter Kalaya, […]

Synod spiritual father rejects demand to resign: ‘What about Nyekhwe cleric at DPP-UDF rally?’

Moderator  of the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia  the Reverend Douglas Chipofya has rejected calls by e governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to resign as the synod’s spiritual father for openly supporting the UTM Party and MCP alliance. DPP regional governor (North) Christopher Mzomera Ngwira and Minister of Health Jappie Mhango  accompanied  other DPP and UDF […]