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By Richard Mwafulirwa On Wednesday, Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka of the Diocese of Karonga responded to the hunger situation of the people around the Bishop’s House at Mwenelondo by distributing relief food assistance and hand washing facilities for COVID-19 prevention. Speaking during the launch of relief distribution, which took place at Mwenelondo in the area […]
By Wezi Mwangonde The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has asked Members of Parliament and Councilors in the country to be open and responsible whenever they are using government funds despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking in an interview with our reporter, CCJP Good Governance Programs Coordinator in the country George Chiusiwa says MPs […]
By Princess Temwa Kamanga and Wezi mwangonde The Ministry of Information has promised a better life for community media houses, as they play a big role in communicating to the people. Minister of Information, Honourable Gospel Kazako made this call on Wednesday, August 19, during a tour to community media houses operating in Karonga District. […]
By Madalitso Chiona* On Sunday, St Michael’s Parish, in Chitipa, under the Diocese of Karonga received assorted personal protective equipment (PPEs) from well-wishers from Germany to support efforts to prevent COVID-19 pandemic in places of worship. The donation which included 10 hand washing buckets, tablets of soap and 50 face masks has come from Elisabeth […]
By Wezi Mwangonde The Education Desk of the Diocese of Karonga has asked teachers and students to prepare well for re-opening of schools following the state president’s speech earlier this month, which hinted on the possibility of re-opening schools, early September. The Education Desk Officer made this call on the 17th of August 2020, […]
By Wezi Mwangonde The Justice and Peace Desk under the Catholic Diocese of Karonga has condemned Karonga Central Constituency aspirants closed-door campaign meetings which are taking place in the district. Following the death of former Member of Parliament for Karonga Central Constituency, Dr Cornelius Thomson Mwalwanda of Malawi Congress Party on 16th July this year […]
By Michael Simfukwe Karonga Youth Network (KAYE) has withdrawn its statement calling for arrest of Ward Councilors implicated in the illegal selling of land belonging to Karonga Town Council. In a sudden twist of phenomena, the group, which earlier last week pushed that the three Ward Councilors who illegally sold the land should return the […]
By Harold Mwale Effects of climate change and environmental degradation have not spared the area of Traditional Authority Mwalweni which is under Saint Francis De Sales Parish of Karonga Diocese in Rumphi District. The topography of the area makes it susceptible to soil erosion, especially when farmers do not follow proper soil and water conservation […]
By Moses Raymond Kamanga* Scores of people woke up to the sudden demise of Sister Beatrice Chipeta founder of Lusubilo Orphan Home Based Care and Village. The Wednesday morning of 19th of June, bright as it promised, went dark; the flame of charity grew weaker and weaker and went off at sunrises at Karonga District […]
By Paul Fraundy Malata The Director of Miracle Technical Institute, Brother Pacharo Mfune has encouraged the outgoing students to make use of the skills and knowledge they have gained in order to sustain their lives. Speaking during the graduation ceremony that took place at the institution in Karonga on Thursday, Brother Mfune told the graduating […]
