Jappie hits at  Livingstonia Synod, says it should be enlisted as political party

Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jappie Mhango, who has been an   attack dog of the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in recent times, has his at Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Livingstonia Synod for attacking  some government policies. Mhango, who is also national director of campaign for the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), said […]

Livingstonia Synod insists Malawi govt being obstinate, maintains concerns on nepotism and quota system

Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Livingstonia Synod on Sunday conducted an induction of Synod’s moderator the Reverend John Gondwe with an attack on some government policies it argued are marginalising people on ethnic and regional backgrounds. The synod’s general secretary the Reverend Levi Nyondo, speaking during the induction at Katawa, accused the Democratic Progressive Party […]

Rev Nyondo urges DPP to accept church criticism: Refuses to be clap hands to ‘Mutharika’s empty promises’

Livingstonia Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) says President Peter Mutharika’s administration should accommodate criticism from church and learn from what makes sense. Reverend Levi Nyondo, Livingstonia Synod general secretary, said this in response to a call by Presidential Advisor on Youth Affairs, Nick Masebo that the church should slow down in criticising […]

Redemption Voice of CCAP Synod of Livingstonia to release a single titled ‘Phinjika’  

The newly established gospel group, Redemption Voice which is under  CCAP Synod of Livingstonia, Lilongwe Congregation says preparations are under way to release their first single titled Phinjika which is believed to be a song that will transform a lot of people. Founded in February, 2017, the group said music is a ministry through which they are able to exalt […]

Court orders Rev Chimwemwe Mhango to vacate Kanengo CCAP Church premises: Loses case to Livingstonia Synod

Supreme Court of Appeal sitting Blantyre has ordered Reverend Chimwemwe Mhango, founder of the Redeemed Presbyterian Church (RPC) and his followers to vacate a church premises belonging to CCAP Livingstonia Synod. The Court also ordered Mhango’s church to surrender band equipment and Kanengo CCAP Church back account to CCAP Livingstonia Synod. Judges Frank Kapanda and […]

Minister Muluzi commends Livingstonia Synod for promoting Sexual Reproductive Health

Health Minister, Atupele Muluzi says efforts by various faith based institutions in opening up and speak on issues like sexual reproductive health (SRH) is  a key step in ensuring that Malawi has a well-managed and health population. Muluzi said even if some faith based institutions remain mum on SRH issues, people and youths in particular […]

Silungwe says Livingstonia Synod softens up on sexual reproductive health

Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP) of the Livingstonia Synod, through its health department is implementing a Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) project to bridge information gap and counter social issues affecting the church’s youths. The Synod’s Health Department Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Godfrey Silungwe said previously, the church was reluctant to be involved […]

CCAP  reverend jailed 14 years  for sex with minor

Rumphi First Grade Magistrate’s Court has sentenced CCAP  Synod of Livingstonia cleric Reverend Chiwawa Banda to 14 years imprisonment for defiling  a 13- year-old girl (name shielded for legal reasons.) last year. The girl claimed  the 42-year-old Reverend Banda of Chiswamapira Village Traditional Authority Kabunduli in Nkhatabay but based at Luzi in Rumphi, sexually assaulted her  […]

CCAP  Livingstonia Synod haunted by defamation case: Matter back in court

Dust refuses to settle in the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia as Reverend Timothy Nyasulu and others have vowed to go back to court of law with a defamation case against General Secretary Reverend Levi Nyondo. The move follows the Synod’s decision not to bow down to Reverend Nyasulu’s group demand for a General Synod Assembly […]

Synod clergy in Aford colours at rallly, flashes V sign

Livingstonia Synod of the CCAP clergy Reverend Maurice Munthali on Saturday heightened speculation that he wants to run for a parliamentary seat in Rumphi west when he arrived at a rally organised by Alliance for Democracy (Aford) in what was seen as the party’s regalia and was spotted flashing the two fingure  ‘V’ sign of […]

Livingstonia Synod unveils tombstones for July 20 Malawi police victims

Livingstonia Synod’s Church and Society is this Thursday, July 20 expected to unveil low cost tombstones for victims of police brutality who were shot mercilessly as Malawians were protesting against former president Bingu wa Mutharika’s increasing dictatorial and intolerance. The synod’s church and society executive director Moses Mkandawire said the tombstones would be unveiled at […]

Minister Chiumia answer CCAP Livingstonia Synod’s prayer: ‘God saddened to see thieving leaders’

Last time Malawi heard a public official answering to a clergy’s prayer was when late president Bingu wa Mutharika responded to a sermon which was critical to his administration. But now it’s the Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Grace Chiumia who directly responded to a prayer offered by CCAP Livingstonia Synod cleric. Revered […]

Court orders Livingstonia Synod of CCAP to give chance to mediation

The High Court in Mzuzu has advised two camps of the CCAP Synod of Livingstonia in the ongoing case between a group led by Reverend Timothy Nyasulu and the synod leadership to give mediation a chance before taking the issue to court. The applicants are challenging the election of Reverend Levi Nyondo and other office […]

Rev Nyasulu drags CCAP Livingstonia Synod to court: Sues reverends Nyondo, Chipofya for defamation

Reverend Timothy Nyasulu and eight other clerics of the Livingstonia Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) have dragged the synod leadership to court challenging the re-election of the Reverend Levi Nyondo as general secretary (GS). Nyasulu, who is CCAP General Synod moderator, argues that the election of Nyondo and others was unconstitutional and wants […]

Ntchisi man jailed 6 years for robbing CCAP Church in Mzuzu

Mayeso Kamanga, 23 of northern city of Mzuzu has been sentenced to six years imprisonment for breaking into Mgathira CCAP prayer house and stealing church equipment. According to Mzuzu Police Station deputy spokesman Ceccelia Mfune, the convict broke into the church and stole one amplifier, two Omega speakers and 50 kilogrammes of maize all valued […]

University of Livingstonia top management sent on forced leave

University of Livingstonia (Unilia) has  sent on forced leave its Vice Chancellor , Prof  Yohane Nyasulu following a strike by academic and non-academic workers demanding a 60 percent pay hike and better working conditions. Management of the university, owned by CCAP Synod of Livingstonia,  has also suspended Unversity Registrat Peter Kayira and Director of Finance […]

Dausi commends CCAP Livingstonia Synod for keeping Malawi govt in check

Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Nicholas Dausi, says government appreciates the valuable contributions Synod of Livingstonia plays in the political, social and economic activities in the country. He said the synod has played an important role in liberal politics by providing checks and balances to the government. Dausi was speaking when he toured Voice […]