Prophet David Mbewe condemns discrimination against Rastafarians

President of the Freedom of Worship Association of Malawi (FOWAM) Prophet David Mbewe has condemned discrimination perpetrated against people of the Rastafarian faith, stressing that this is against freedoms of worship and association. Mbewe made the remarks at Ngabu Bhinghi Ground in Chikwawa where thousands of Rastafarians gathered on Tuesday to celebrate the 58th anniversary […]

Prophet David Mbewe extends his blankets’ donation to Ndirande

Leader of the Living Word Evangelical Church (LIWEC) Prophet David Mbewe on Thursday extended his giving hand to residents of Ndirande Township in Blantyre where he donated blankets to 300 underprivileged people. Mbewe also distributed plastic basins, facemasks, wheelbarrows, soap and other cleaning materials to enhance sanitation and hygiene in the high density suburb. This […]

Prophet Mbewe salutes Tanzania’s Magufuli for demonstrating trust in his country’s health systems: Challenges African presidents to emulate

Prophet David Mbewe of the Living Word Evangelical Church (LIWEC) has saluted the departed President John Pombe Magufuli of Tanzania for demonstrating trust in his country’s health systems by choosing to seek health and medical attention at a local hospital in Dare es Salaam instead of being airlifted to access the service elsewhere outside his […]

Prophet Mbewe in studio, recording fourth album ‘Rhythms of Shalom’

Founder and overseer of Living Word Evangelical Church (LIWEC) Prophet David Mbewe has taken his time off the pulpit to record his fourth album. Titled Rhythms of Shalom, the album is a compilation of praise and worship tracks. Speaking in an interview with Nyasa Times, Prophet Mbewe said the album seeks to draw people closer to God as […]

Prophet Mbewe joins Zionists in prayers , calls for unity among Malawi faith leaders and worshippers

Founder and overseer of Living Word Evangelical Church (LIWEC) Prophet David Mbewe says unity among followers of different faiths and religions could help Malawi fast-track her social and economic development aspirations. Mbewe made the remarks at Zion Batah Mission Headquarters in Ntcheu where he attended special prayers the church organized to celebrate their faith. The […]

Prophet Mbewe attends Rastafarians prayer event: Urges them to accept Covid-19 vaccine

The Freedom of Worship Association of Malawi (FOWAM) president Prophet David Mbewe has urged Rastafarians in Malawi to rally behind the government and the Ministry of Health as they roll out coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine in few days time. Mbewe made the call when he graced Big Sabbath prayers for the Rastafarians in Machinga. The prophet […]

Prophet Mbewe supports Bushiri: Warns of God’s wrath on Malawi should govt continue blocking child’s treatment abroad

The Freedom of Worship Association of Malawi (FOWAM) president Prophet David Mbewe has questioned the decision by the Malawi Police Service to prevent Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s critically ill daughter from travelling outside the country to seek specialist medical attention. No explanation was given by the Malawian authorities for blocking the 8-year-old daughter of Bushiri from […]

Prophet Mbewe’s  speaks against AstraZeneca vaccine: To tell Malawi worshippers not to take jabs, ‘believe in divine immunity’ 

The Freedom of Worship Association of Malawi (FOWAM) has written the government, expressing its concern and reservations over the government’s decision to go-ahead to roll out the administration of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in combating coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The association, through a statement made available to Nyasa Times, argues that administering the vaccine amid concerns on its […]

Malawi  prophets group reinstates Mbewe as chairperson, Hara to deputize

Prophetic Ministries Association of Malawi (PROMAM) has reinstated Prophet David Mbewe to the position of chairperson, with Senior Prophet Justice Hara deputizing him. Both Mbewe and the association’s General Secretary (GS), Prophet Lex Kalolo, confirmed the development in separate interviews on Wednesday. Mbewe – who heads Living Word Evangelical Church (LIWEC) – had earlier resigned […]

Prophet Mbewe  resigns at Prophetic Ministries Association of Malawi to lead FWAM

Prophetic Ministries Association of Malawi (PROMAM) general secretary Prophet Lex Kalolo, has dismissed assertions that there is a leadership crisis in the association, clarifying that  its president Prophet David Mbewe voluntarily resigned to take up a similar position at another faith institution. Speaking to Nyasa Times after the meeting for religious leaders on Covid-19, which […]

Prophet Mbewe faults govt on church gatherings not exceeding 50 people

Prophet David  Mbewe, Founder of the Living Word Evangelistic Church (Liwec ) whose headquarters is in Machinga has faulted the government over its decision to limit religious gatherings to 50 people. Mbewe has written the Malawi government to revisit its directive that religious gatherings should not exceed 50 people. But some Malawians have a different view altogether […]

Prophet Mbewe asks Chakwera to establish Malawi ministry for religious affairs

Leader of Prophetic Ministries Association of Malawi, Prophet David Mbewe has asked President, Lazarus Chakwera to establish a special ministry for religious affairs. Mbewe, founder of his church Living Word Evangelist Church under Shalom Mount Valley Ministries, told Nyasa Timesthat the establishment of a religious affairs will be part of saying “thank you to Rev. […]

Prophet Mbewe vows to apply spiritual warfare to block ‘evil’ Arbortion Bill passing

Leaders of various prophetic ministries and churches in Malawi have vowed to take any steps possible to stop Parliament from debating and passing the proposed Termination of Pregnancy Bill into law. But the prophets, who were led by Prophet David Mbewe of the Living Word Evangelical Church (LIWEC) during a news conference held in Lilongwe […]

Prophets in Malawi want Churches to be recognised as ‘essential service’

Prophetic Ministries Association of Malawi (Promam) is calling on governemt to recognise churches as essential services during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic measures. Prophet David Mbewe and Senior Prophet Justice Hara argues that churches can provide spiritual and social relief for Malawians. Government gazetted new Covid-19  rules which limits public gatherings to a maximum of 10 people, […]

Prophet Mbewe joins claimants to extend Malawi lockdown suspension as Covid-19 cases rise

Prophet David Mbewe of Living Word Evangelistic Church (Liwec) on Friday was named the fifth claimant in High Court order extending the interlocutory order of injunction temporarily barring the government from implementing a 21-day lockdown despite a rise in the number of coronavirus cases. Other claimants include Cecilia Kathumba, Monica Chang’anamuno, Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and […]

Warrant of arrest for Prophet Mbewe: ‘I will hand myself to Malawi police’

Malawi police on Wednesday stormed the residence of Prophet David Mbewe in Machinga with a warrant of arrest but could not execute it as he was not available. Police said they are  looking to arrest Prophet Mbewe, the Founder of Living Word Evangelistic Church,  on allegations that he has been holding services at Shalom Mount […]

Prophet Mbewe introduces ‘Shalom Touch’ program on MBC TV

Prophet David Mbewe of Living Word Evangelistic Church has suspended midweek services as concern over the spread of coronavirus grows but  the preacher has introduced a programme on Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) television to ensure that the faithful maintain the sense of spiritual connection. According to  the church spokesperson, Walter Nyamilandu Manda,  in an effort […]

Prophet Mbewe condemns ‘evil’ demonstrations: ‘Malawi needs peace’

Prophet David Mbewe the Founder of Living Word Evangelistic Church has condemned Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and some opposition political parties for perpetrating demonstrations with the aim of bringing chaos in the country. Mbewe made the condemnation on Sunday when Vice President, Everton Chimulirenji presided over the presentation of certificates to 204 members of […]