Author: Lester Mhone

08
Jul

Malawi’s Free Election Campaign Readiness Questioned Amidst Recent Political Incidents

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) says the country is not fully prepared to conduct a free and fair campaign period, citing recent events that the organisation believes undermine the democratic process. The organization’s assessment comes in light of recent violence, believed to have been fuelled by political differences. “Considering the recent events […]

07
Jun

Archbishop Tambala Praises St. Kizito Parish’s Holistic Development on 50th Anniversary

St. Kizito Chigoneka Parish in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe has been commended for its tremendous work in uplifting the lives of its parishioners, both spiritually and socially. Celebrating the parish’s 50th anniversary today, Archbishop George Desmond Tambala of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe mentioned that St. Kizito is among model parishes in the archdiocese, outstanding […]

04
Jun

Copyright Fund Challenges Malawian Artists: Think Global, Earn Foreign Currency

The Copyright Fund of Malawi has urged stakeholders in the arts sector to utilize their talent to help the nation source foreign currency. Announcing the winners of the 5th call for proposals today in Lilongwe, the fund committee’s chairperson, Robert Kapsyepsye, stated that talented individuals should start thinking beyond the country’s borders and market their […]

09
May

CSO’s Cry Foul over wildlife crime convict pardon

Some stakeholders in the environmental sector have voiced their concerns regarding the reported pardon of a Chinese national, Lin, who was convicted in 2021 and sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment for wildlife trafficking.   Lin is believed to be among the individuals who benefited during this year’s president Lazarus Chakwera’s Easter celebrations pardon list.   […]

30
Apr

Farmers Witness Potential of Modern Agriculture at CAT-NRC Smart-Farm in Lilongwe

The Centre for agricultural transformation (CAT), has expressed satisfaction with the results realized from the interventions the organization is implementing with its stakeholders on smart agriculture where smallholder farmers in the country are being encouraged to diversify and adopt climate resilient crops. CAT Executive Director, Macleod Nkhoma, says for the past five years the organization […]

29
Apr

ADCCOL’s VISION FOR QUALITY EDUCATION REALIZED AS BISHOP PATRICK KALILOMBE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN DOWA DISTRICT

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe today officially launched Bishop Patrick Kalilombe Catholic High School, which is owned by the Association of the Diocesan Catholic Clergy of Lilongwe (ADCCOL).   The launch took place today at the school’s premises in Nambuma, Dowa district. Archbishop George Desmond Tambala of the Lilongwe Archdiocese presided over the official opening […]