Two experts, Dr. Bernadetta Malunga and have differed with President Lazarus Chakwera’s idea that the quasi-religious grouping Public Affairs Committee (PAC) be changed into a constitutional entity to smoothen its operations. During a meeting on Wednesday, in which he hosted PAC members at the Sanjika Palace in Blantyre, President Chakwera posited that “PAC should be […]
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera says there’s a need for continued collective effort in sensitising Malawians on what needs to be done in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
Dr Chakwera made the remarks on Wednesday at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre when he met the Public Affairs Committee(PAC).
The President said Malawians still have unanswered questions on the COVID-19 pandemic and its vaccine. He then urged the faith leaders and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to civic educate the citizenry.
Speaking earlier, PAC Chairman, Monsignor Patrick Thawale, said the quasi-religious body will continue to sensitize Malawians on the pandemic.
Source:MBC
February 24, 2021 Watipaso Mzungu – Nyasa Times 1 Comment
Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has expressed satisfaction with the strides the Ministry of Civic Education and National Unity has made towards the establishment of the National Unity and Peace Commission.
Bishop Montfort Stima of Mangochi Diocese
ECM head of communications commission Bishop Montfort Stima expressed optimism that the Commission a pivotal role in promoting peace and unity among Malawians in spite of their diversity in political, regional, ethnic and religious affiliations.
Stima made the sentiments in a telephone interview soon after hosting the Minister of Civic Education and National Unity, Timothy Mtambo, at his residence in Mangochi on Saturday.
January 6, 2021 Wongani Chiuta - Nyasa Times 11 Comments
The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has faulted quasi-religious body Public Affairs Committee (PAC) for their proposal that the State should discontinue the protracted prosecution of former president Bakili Muluzi on corruption charges relating to K1.7 billion, saying it is tantamount to elevating politics over rule of law.
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PAC raised the issue in its statement assessing the year 2020.
In the statement, co-signed by PAC chairperson Monsignor Patrick Thawale and publicity secretary the Reverend Gilford Matonga, the body cites the lengthy court case that dates back to 2005 as a waste of public funds; hence, the need to discontinue it and find a political solution.
December 17, 2020 Quentin Mzumara – Nyasa Times 17 Comments
The body of the late Archbishop of Lilongwe Tarcisius Ziyaye will arrive in the country this Thursday through Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) at around14:30 hours after he died at a hospital in Namibia on Monday. He was 71.
Ziyaye to be laid to rest on Saturday
After arrival, there will be several masses in Maula Cathedral until burial on Saturday
But Catholic Church communication coordinator Fr. Louis Chikanya said in a media statement that the main solemn Requiem Mass will be on Friday at Civo Stadium since it will be State funeral.
Maula Parish council had an emergency meeting on Wednesday evening chaired by Monsignor Patrick Thawale, who was vicar general of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe during Ziyaye’s tenure, where it was confirmed that Ziyaye’s remains are expected to arrive through KIA at 14:30 hours.