By Vincent Bwinga (Justice and Peace) The Justice and Peace Desk of the Diocese of Karonga has, on 16th September, 2019, received a grant to implement two Tithetse Nkhanza Violence Against Women and Girls projects known as Actions to Transform Social Norms and Support for VAWG Survivors in Karonga District. Speaking during post award meeting…
By Chimwemwe Chisi Teachers and the support staff at Kaseye Girls Secondary School have been given a pat on their backs by the institution’s Board of Governors during award presentation ceremony held last week in Chitipa District to acknowledge their hard work. This follows the release of 2019 Malawi School Certificate of Education Examination results…
By Obert Mkandawire* To strengthen citizen participation in health decision making processes at local level, the Justice and Peace Desk of the Diocese of Karonga facilitated the dissemination of 2018/19 Chitipa District health sector expenditure report to communities in the areas of traditional authorities Mwenemisuku, Mwenewenya and Nthalire from 16 to 18 October, 2019. During…
By: Moses Mwakisalu Following the technical appraisal of the “Safeguarding the Rights of Women, Children and other vulnerable groups in the Diocese of Karonga” project, by the District Executive Committee of Chitipa District on October 18, the Justice and Peace Desk of the Diocese of Karonga has started implementing activities under the project. As a…
By Jordan Simeon-Phiri Correspondent Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka of the Diocese of Karonga has called upon all people in the country to rise above party politics when discharging their duties in a just manner if peace is to prevail in the country, saying there cannot be peace in a country where there is no justice.…
By Veronica Kimangira A three-day conference aimed at reviewing the Human Resource Policy, which will be used by all health facilities under the Diocese of Karonga is underway at Zutu House in Karonga. The Health Desk of the Diocese, with the help of the Human Resource Officer, is facilitating the review process. Participants to the…
By Deodatus Muriya* Vicar General of the Diocese of Karonga, Monsignor Denis Chitete, is impressed with the progress being made by A-Plus Project which the Development Desk (CADECOM) of the Diocese is implementing in Rumphi North. The Vicar General made this expression during field monitoring visits to some of the project implementation sites under Phoka…
By Benedict Kauteka* Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka of the Diocese of Karonga says it is his wish that Parishes should be closer to people; where priests can easily reach out to and serve them better. Bishop Mtumbuka has said this on Wednesday 16, October at Nyungwe where he held consultative meeting with the church leaders,…
By Lino Nyirenda* The Pastoral Team of St Ignatius Parish has urged the Local Church Committees to embrace the Sunday School project fully if they are to build a strong future Church. The Parish Priest and Curate of St Ignatius Parish Father Matthews Simwela, and Father Anthony Mwafulirwa carried this common message on Sunday, 29…
By Jordan Simeon-Phiri Correspondent Vice Chairperson for Karonga District Council, Councillor Ngasalayumo Mwangonde says the signing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Proactive Disclosure of Information in the Health Sector is a step in the direction to uphold transparency and accountability in the health sector in district. Councillor Mwangonde made the remarks on last week…