Category: Radio Alinafe

Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe Faithful Rally Behind Retirement Home Project For Priests

Post author By Alinafe Comms
Post date April 5, 2025

Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lusaka, Zambia, His Grace Dr. Alick Banda has urged the faithful to support one another for the betterment of the church.

Speaking on Saturday, 05th April 2025, during a fundraising event which was organized by the Friends of the Association for Diocesan Catholic Clergy of Lilongwe (ADCCOL) at St. Ignatius Parish Area 30 in Lilongwe, His Grace emphasized the vital role of local believers, in sustaining the church’s future.

Archbishop Alick Banda during the opening mass

“The future of any local church lies in the hands of its people, especially the faithful. As a local church, we have no other choice but to take up the challenge ourselves. No one will develop our church if we do not take responsibility,” he stated.

Archbishop Desmond Tambala of the Lilongwe Archdiocese commended the faithful for the contributions and support they have made towards building a retirement home and infirmary for elderly and sick priests at Likuni parish.

In her remarks, Chairperson of the organizing committee, Edna Phiri expressed gratitude to well-wishers and the faithful for their generous contributions toward the initiative.

Chairperson of the organizing committee, Edina Phiri

“The support we have received from well-wishers and the faithful has been overwhelming, and we do not take it for granted,” she said.

Phiri assured that, under the guidance of Archbishop George Desmond Tambala, the committee would ensure that the funds collected are used effectively.

“We will report back to the faithful on how their contributions have been utilized,” she affirmed.

According to Phiri, this marks the first phase of the project, and the committee will continue seeking support from well-wishers to advance the initiative.

By Monica Chinyama

Church News

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe Boosts Rural Outreach with Bicycle Distribution to Catechists

Post author By Eric Mkwaira
Post date March 21, 2025

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe has distributed bicycles to catechists from various parishes within the Archdiocese, aimed at strengthening faith dissemination in rural areas.

Monsignor Patrick Thawale, on behalf of the Archbishop of Lilongwe the Most Reverend George Desmond Tambala, presided over the distribution, emphasizing the vital role catechists play in spreading religious knowledge and supporting the Catholic faithful.

“For the catechists, I would wish to thank them for the good job they are doing in the parishes but also to encourage them to keep it up,” said Monsignor Thawale. “These bicycles will certainly assist them in disseminating the knowledge, but also the faith to the ordinary Catholic in the rural area.”

*Monsignor Thawale hands over a bicycle to one of the catechists*

He highlighted the challenges faced by catechists in reaching remote communities, where accessibility is often limited.

“There are a lot of areas which are so difficult to reach by car or even by motorbike, so these bicycles will be so handy for the catechists,” he explained. “And I encourage them to take good care of these bicycles because if they take good care of them, they will serve the purpose.”

The bicycles are expected to significantly improve the catechists’ mobility, enabling them to visit more parishioners and provide essential spiritual guidance in previously hard-to-reach areas.

This initiative underscores the Archdiocese’s commitment to supporting its rural communities and ensuring that the faith remains accessible to all.

The Archdiocese expressed its gratitude to Miva Slovakia for their generous contribution, acknowledging the significant impact the donation will have on the lives of the catechists and the communities they serve.

By Eric Norman Mkwaira

News Radio Alinafe

AMBUYE TAMBALA APEMPHA ZIPANI ZAMUMPINGO KUFIKIRA ACHINYAMATA KU MAPARISHI AWO

Post author By Radio Alinafe
Post date April 22, 2024

Ambuye George Desmond Tambala, Arkiepiskopi wa Arkidayosizi yaKatolika ya Lilongwe, apempha zipani za ansembe komanso ma sisitele mu arkidayosiziyi kuti afikire achinyamata m’maparishi osiyanasiyana ndi cholinga choti azimvetsesa nkhani za mayitanidwe.

Ambuye Tambala ayankhula izi la Mulungu la Mayitanidwe, 21 April 2024 ku Parishi ya Mlare pa mwambo wa nsembe ya misa yomwe achinyamata mu Arkidayosiziyi amakondwelera tsikuli.

Malingana ndi Ambuye Tambala, achinyamata amasowa ansembe komanso ma sisitele kuti adziwaunikira pa nkhani ya mayitanidwe.

“Ndawapempha ansembe komanso ma sisitele mu arkidayosizi yathu, kuti tsiku la mayitanidwe lisathere pomwepa koma akuyenera kumawayendelabe achinyamatawa ku maparishi awo ndikuwaphunzitsa zosiyanasiyana zokhudza zipani zawo chifukwa achinyamatawa akumawasowa kwambiri, choncho ndawapempha kuti zisathere pomwepa ayi,” anatero ambuye Tambala.

*Ambuye George Desmond Tambala, Arkiepiskopi wa Arkidayosizi yaKatolika ya Lilongwe*

Ambuye Tambala atinso kudzera ku Arkidayosiziyi akhazikitsa gulu lomwe lidziliimbikitsa achinyamata m’magawo osiyanasiyana pa moyo wawo.

Gululi lili ndi anthu osiyanasiyana kuphatikizapo m’modzi wa akatswiri pankhani yoyimba a Ben Micheal komanso mphunzitsi wakale wa timu ya mpira wa miyendo ya dziko lino, a Young Chimodzi.

Ndipo mkulu owona za Mayitanidwe mu Arkidayosizi ya Lilongwe, bambo Kelvin Khodola apempha achinyamata kumvetsera mozama komanso kumalingalira za mayitanidwe awo.

Mmawu ake, wapampando wabungwe la achinyamata mu Arkidayosizi ya Lilongwe, Chisomo Nkhoma wayamikira pempho lomwe ambuye George Desmond Tambala apeleka, ponena kuti zithandiza achinyamatawa kumakhala ndi zisankho zabwino pankhani ya mayitanidwe akamakumana ndi ansembe komanso ma sisitele m’ma Parish awo.

*Chisomo Nkhoma, wapampando wabungwe la achinyamata mu Arkidayosizi ya Lilongwe*

Mwambo wansembe yamisa yokondwelera chaka chamayitanidwe unatsogolera ndi Ambuye mthandizi a Arkidayosizi ya Lilongwe, ambuye Vincent Mwakhwawa.

Mutu wa mayitanidwe chaka chino ndiwoti “Achinyamata pamene mukuyitanidwa kudzala mbeu za chiyembekezo ndi kumanga mtendere, pitani mukayitane aliyense kuti abwere kuphwando.”

Wolemba ndi Titus Jata Phiri

Radio Alinafe

RADIO ALINAFE JOURNOS IN A LENTEN SPIRITUAL RECOLLECTION

Post author By Exclusive
Post date April 6, 2022

Radio Alinafe staff on 2 April retreated to recollect themselves in preparations for the Easter celebrations.

This year, Easter Sunday falls on 17 April. Therefore, as a way to make amends with God, and to restrategise for the evangelisation task on the Radio, the reporters went into a short hibernation to recharge themselves.

In his preaching Fr. Denis Mwanza, who led the recollection encouraged the Radio Evangelisers to have a change of mind, change of habits and be efficient gospel carriers.

Radio Alinafe orgonises such sessions twice a year; during Christmas and during Easter.

Staff with the preacher posing after the recollection session

Recollection in progress at Radio Alinafe Hall

Retreatants following the session

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RADIO ALINAFE MOURNS BEATRICE KAMPANGO

Post author By Exclusive
Post date March 23, 2022

On Wednesday, close to midday, at Daeyang Luke Mission Hospital, one beautiful soul left this world to heaven. Beatrice Kampango, aka Beats K, succumbed to the fibroids of the womb which she suffered to death.

HER EDUCATION

Born on 3rd March, 1979, Beatrice went to Chipoka Secondary and graduated at Motomoto Private Secondary in 2002. In 2012 she obtained a certificate in Radio Broadcasting and Multimedia Journalism with the Polytechnic Journalism and Media Studies Department. She studied up to third level Diploma in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Selling and Sales Management. In 2008 she was sponsored by Radio Alinafe through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency to do a four-week training in Public Service Broadcasting Management in Stockholm, Norway. She was awarded certificate.

WORKING FOR RADIO ALINAFE

Beatrice Kampango joined Radio Alinafe in 2003 as a volunteer announcer. She worked as a volunteer until she was employed as a permanent staff. She worked hard for the Radio as an editor, a producer, and an announcer. On 29 March, 2019, she was appointed Station Manager. She held this position until her death on 16 March, 2022.

Beatrice Kampango will be missed as a hardworking lady, friendly, honest and selfless. She was a no nonsense Manager. At Radio Alinafe, she was a disciplinarian. She taught many young journalists on broadcasting, and editing. Beatrice Kampango will be missed by many. She was a giver.

BEATRICE, MAY YOUR BEAUTIFUL SOUL REST IN THE PEACE OF THE LOVING GOD.