In His image, God created persons with albinism
Christina Mhlanga was born with albinism 70 years ago, but she says she has never let her physical appearance be a cause for worry in her life. “I know the wave of attacks some evil people are...
View ArticleMangochi CCAP preaches through music
Last week, Mangochi congregation of the Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) added another piece of history to its archive book as the church’s praise team choir launched...
View ArticleWhat to do with this love
So, your five-year-old comes home and is beaming from ear to ear. You wonder whether that 100 percent has finally been achieved in the most dreaded subject of Mathematics, but no. She tells you that...
View ArticleShould maids get HIV tests before hiring?
When 31-year-old Tryness Khuli, a first time mother, was just about to return to work after her two month maternity leave, she looked for a housemaid to care for her new born. She met Betty; a well...
View ArticleGrow in ‘sandpapers’ moments
Sandpaper moments are essentially those times that frustrate you, drive you up the wall or get your back up. It could be your manager undermining you or a colleague stabbing you in the back. Don’t...
View ArticleWorld Bible Church opens branch in Blantyre
Nsanje-based World Bible Church has launched a branch in Namiyango Township in Blantyre with a call to have broken families re-united. The launch was marked with women’s conference spiced up with a...
View ArticleTeresian nun dies at 94
At 93 years and eight months old, Sister Patricia Lupanga died on Thursday morning, June 2 2016 a symbol of strong faith, after living a purposeful vocation as a Teresian nun for 73 years. Hers was...
View ArticleMaggie phiri: passionate about agriculture
Maggie Phiri is a motivational speaker and founder of Dynamos Mentors, an initiative that helps rural and less privileged girls in education through mentorship and advocacy. She is also an agricultural...
View ArticleO! The power of ‘time’ discipline
Of the so many resolutions written down at the beginning of each year, how many of us have implemented all of them? If not, why? In my quest to answer this, I am more or less being pulled to the...
View ArticleA father’s dilemma
Today, I shall expound on last week’s topic, What to do with this love. A letter from a reader in reaction to the said article has exacerbated the need to show the seriousness of this love bug. For...
View ArticlePolice court churches on security
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has asked faith groups to complement and consolidate government efforts in improving national security in the country. The call comes amid increasing lawlessness,...
View ArticleO! The power of attaching discipline to our time
Last week I ended up with this question: Can I bring discipline to my area of thinking so as to have impact and influence? This year is a crucial time that needs a disciplined perspective to all...
View ArticleEkari mbvundula: putting words into worlds
Ekari Mbvundula, 28, was one of the finalists in a four-week Nigerian based short fiction competition, The Writer 2016. She was the only Malawian and the only participant from East, Central and...
View ArticleCommission condemns Muslim chief beating, killing of albinos
Islamic Commission for Justice and Freedom (ICJF) has condemned the beating of a Muslim chief in Rumphi and the ongoing killing of albinos. The commission says in Malawi, which is a God-fearing...
View ArticleChurch raises funds for bus
Ndirande Zambezi Evangelical Church in Blantyre has embarked on various activities to raise funds to buy a bus to ease mobility for the church’s groups. Resident pastor Richard Chatepa, accompanied...
View ArticleBrother Dostie: The educator, mentor who loves Malawi
Problem-solving and a passion for making people discover their God-given potential are two goals making Brother Ferdinand Dostie, aged 83, a significant person wherever he goes. He came to Malawi in...
View ArticleO! The power of attaching discipline to our time
This year is a crucial time that needs a disciplined perceptive to all aspects of life. Let me reiterate the importance of the discipline of time. Time is very important. Even in the bible, there...
View ArticleScader louis: rose above her trial to embrace disability
Over a decade ago, 34-year-old Scader Louis was involved in a minibus accident which left her with a spinal cord injury. Regardless of the obstacles, she made every attempt to continue living life...
View ArticleCultivate right mindsets
Everyone agrees that your mindset is fundamental to any accomplishment. When it comes to the right mindsets, here are three that will drive, feed and sustain your success for the long term. The...
View ArticleGovernment engages Catholic women on SDGs
Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Jean Kalilani has said the Government of Malawi recognises the role of faith-based organisations in the realisation of the 17 Sustainable...
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