The CCAP Nkhoma Synod in Malawi has issued a pastoral letter urging citizens to combine prayer with practical food security measures. Signed by Moderator Reverend Absalom Joseph Nyasulu and Senior Clerk Reverend Armstrong Kuthyola Mwale, the document warns that El Niño conditions threaten rainfall and harvests. The church advises planting early-maturing crops like cassava and sweet potatoes, and cautions against selling food stocks or relying solely on government relief. This guidance follows government projections indicating a high probability of below-normal rainfall and previous years where millions faced food insecurity. The Synod emphasizes that hunger prevents church attendance and spiritual salvation.
Fountain of Victory Church will host the 12th annual Victorious Ladies Conference in Blantyre, Malawi, from August 27 to 29. Organizers, including Pastor Misozi Banda, state the event aims to empower women spiritually and professionally. The gathering, originally founded by Apostle Joseph Ziba, focuses on helping women discover their identity in Christ while enhancing their potential in business, careers, and family life. This year includes a special session for corporate women. Banda notes that past attendees have achieved educational and career successes, citing the national football team as an example of women's potential. The three-day event also emphasizes deepening relationships with God.
Police in Mzuzu, Malawi, arrested 53-year-old Daniel Gondwe, a pastor at the Everlasting Church of God, for allegedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl. The incident occurred when the child visited Gondwe’s home for prayers with her mother. Authorities state that Gondwe isolated the girl in a separate room and allegedly warned her against disclosure. He has not yet appeared in court, and formal charges are pending. The Malawi Police Service confirmed the arrest but provided no further details. The church has not commented publicly. This case highlights ongoing concerns in Malawi regarding child protection within religious institutions.
Auxiliary Bishop Vincent Mwakhwawa of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe warned that Malawi will remain trapped in poverty unless it addresses child marriage and school dropouts. He made these remarks on Sunday at St Anne’s Guilleme Parish in Mchinji during a children’s congress. The bishop urged parents to take responsibility for ending these practices, noting that families often perpetuate them. The gathering included over 900 children from 52 parishes. This aligns with broader concerns in Malawi, where poverty and early marriage create a cycle that limits educational opportunities, particularly for girls, despite legal reforms raising the marriage age to 18.
Evangelist Paul Dodji from Togo will lead a three-day gospel crusade in Malawi from August 14 to 16, 2026. Bishop Phillip Mulinde announced the event in Lilongwe, stating it will take place at Chilimampunga Ground in Mtsiliza. The gathering features preaching, healing sessions, and deliverance activities under a biblical theme. Additional events include a program for students at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences and a conference for religious leaders at the Bingu International Convention Centre. Organizers expect significant spiritual impact from Dodji's international ministry experience.
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