Radio Alinafe Official

08/07/2025

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) says the country is not fully prepared to conduct a free and fair campaign period, citing recent events that the organisation believes undermine the democratic process.

The organization’s assessment comes in light of recent violence, believed to have been fuelled by political differences.

The remarks come as the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is set to launch the official campaign period for the September 16 general elections on 14 July 2025.

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The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) says the country is not fully prepared to conduct a free and fair campaign period, citing recent events that the organisation believes […]

07/07/2025

The Association of Diocesan Clergy of Lilongwe (ADCOL) Social Football Club has emerged victorious in their match against Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Social Football Club, winning 4-1.

The game, played at Silver Strikers Stadium in Area 47, showcased the Clergy's quality attacking football.

Fr. Ben Kamdabweni sent an inviting cross to Fr. Damaseke, who slotted in to make it 1-0 in the 26th minute.

The host side equalized minutes later, but Fr. Damaseke restored the lead in the dying minutes of the first half.

Fr. Damaseke completed his hat-trick when he ran through the defenders to make it 1-3.

The Clergy sealed the win with a fourth goal, ultimately defeating RBM 4-1.

According to Fr. Denis Mwanza, Team Captain, "The game was part of preparations for our trip to the Catholic Diocese of Mpika in Zambia on July 21, 2025."

The Clergy featured a strong lineup, including Fr. Mathews Sitolo, Fr. Evance Malili, Fr. Damian Chitha, Fr. Ben Kamdabweni, Deacon Denis Rumashani, Seminarian Khomera, Bro. Chikankheni, Fr. Kaziputa, and Fr. Steven Chikhasu.

By Sam Kalimba

07/07/2025

The Secular Institute of Priests (SIP), a global grouping of diocesan priests, has commenced a week-long international meeting in Malawi. The gathering, which runs from July 7 to 13, 2025, brings together over 30 priest members from around the world.

The priests gathered for an inaugural Mass at the Poor Clare's Monastery Chapel in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, led by Right Rev. Montfort Sitima of the Catholic Diocese of Mangochi, who is also the Deputy Bishop Chair for the Pastoral Commission of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB).

Bishop Sitima is set to officially open the meetings at the Msamba Catholic Pastoral Centre. He has since expressed gratitude to the priests for their dedication to maintaining the faith through the SIP.

According to Rev. Fr. Paul Kunkumbira of the Catholic Diocese of Dedza, Regional Leader of the SIP, the organization propagates the works of the Holy Spirit.

The meeting features visiting priests from around the world, including Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Flanagan, the SIP International Leader from Iowa, United States of America.

The SIP's meeting in Malawi underscores the importance of unity and collaboration among diocesan priests in promoting the Catholic faith. By sharing experiences and ideas, the priests aim to strengthen their mission and serve their communities more effectively.

By Sam Kalimba

06/07/2025

Following the successful launch of the Tiwale Limodzi Foundation, the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe's commitment to assisting marginalized communities was strongly reaffirmed in an interview with the Auxiliary Bishop, His Lordship Vincent Mwakhwawa.

Peter Dumayo from Radio Alinafe Official , under the archdiocese's Communications Department, spoke with Bishop Mwakhwawa about the significance of this new initiative.

Bishop Mwakhwawa expressed immense joy and excitement at the foundation's establishment, calling it a "tool, a vehicle, a ministry" designed to "raise resources from well-wishers, people who have the heart to share, people who want to bring a change to people's lives, people who want to do charity."

His Lordship emphasized that the foundation will collect these resources and distribute them to those in need, while also supporting existing departments and commissions within the archdiocese, such as health, education, and justice and peace initiatives.

When Peter asked him about the archdiocese's commitment to the marginalized, Bishop Mwakhwawa stated that the Archdiocese "is committed, that's why we have created this foundation."

He explained that the foundation provides an "organized way of doing our charity work," moving from commissions working independently to a unified approach. "For us to reach out to those who are in need and be able to do development and change people's lives, we need to be organized ourselves," he added.

The bishop also revealed that the foundation is a direct response to insights gathered during the recent Synod of Lilongwe process (2020-2023), where communities extensively discussed their struggles.

"People in Miphakati, in the Small Christian Communities, were discussing, they told us stories about how some people in the Small Christian Communities are struggling with life, and we cannot just sit quiet. We need to respond to this," he explained.

Bishop Mwakhwawa highlighted the need for a more effective way to mobilize resources, as existing commissions, while active, sometimes operated independently.

"This foundation is like a mother who will be looking for resources and be able to implement and give it to the communities to support them," he said.

Crucially, Bishop Mwakhwawa also addressed the issue of trust among potential donors.

"We also know people want credible organizations to get their money, to receive their money," he noted. "Many Malawians want to support, but they don't know which credible organizations to trust. So, this foundation is one of the trusted ways. It's founded by the Catholic Church, but it's run by professionals."

The Tiwale Limodzi Foundation is set to become a central pillar of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe's social outreach, aiming to bring organized, impactful, and trustworthy support to those most in need.

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06/07/2025

Monsignor Henry Chinkanda has urged Christians at Mtima Woyera Parish to be instruments of peace in their communities and the country, inspired by the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to pray for peace ahead of Malawi's elections.

In his remarks, the Parish Priest for Mtima Woyera Parish, Father Innocent Mtapawonga, encouraged unity among the faithful in all parish affairs and emphasized taking Monsignor Chimkanda's teachings seriously to bring peace.

Meanwhile, the deputy Vice Chairperson for the Parish, Joseph Mwanoka, has appealed to parishioners to be selfless and united in supporting the Parish’s growth and development activities.

By Titus Jata Phiri

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06/07/2025

Monsignor Henry Chimkanda apempha akhristu apa parishi ya Mtima Woyera kuti akhale chida chobweretsa mtendere pakati pa anthu komanso m'dziko muno potengera chitsanzo cha mtima woyerayera wa ambuye Yesu.

Mu ulariki wawo pa chaka chokondwera nkhoswe ya Parishiyi, Monsignor Chimkanda ati akhristu apa parishiyi ndi odala kwambiri posankha Mtima Woyera Yera wa Ambuye Yesu kukhala nkhoswe ya parishi yawo.

Iwo ati ngati akhristu akuyenera kudzifunsa mu mtima mwawo kuti ndi woyera komanso ngati amabweretsa mtendere pakati pa anzawo m'madera omwe akukhala.

"Lero tikuyenera kudzifunsa kuti kodi mtima wanga ndi woyera? Nanga ndi zinthu ziti zomwe ndikuyenera kuzisiya m'moyo wanga kuti ndikhale ndi mtima woyera ndi cholinga choti ndibweretse mtendere."

Monsignor Chimkanda apemphaso akhristu kupempherera mtendere pomwe dziko lino likukonzekera chisankho.

Ndipo m'mawu awo bambo mfumu apa parishiyi, bambo Innocent Mtapaonga, apempha akhristu apa parishiyi kuti akhale ogwirizana pa zochitika za parishiyi.

"Zambiri tadzimvera tokha kuchokera kwa Monsignor Chimkanda, nde tiyeni tizigwiritse ntchito akhristu apa parish ya Mtima Woyera zomwe atiphunzitsa kudzera mu ulaliki wawo, omwe atipatsa tsiku la lero kuti tizibweretsa mtendere kulikonse tikukhala ngakhale pa Parish yathu."

Ndipo wachiwiri kwa wachiwiri wapampando pa parishiyi, Joseph Mwanoka, wati pomwe parishiyi ikukondwelera chaka cha nkhoswe yawo, apempha akhristu kuti akhale odzipereka komanso ogwirizana potukula parishiyi.

"Ngati parishi tili ndimasomphenya komanso zitukuko zosiyanasiyana zomwe ngati parishi tikufuna kukwanilitsa, monga kugula Bus ya Parish, komanso zitukuko zina, nde ndikofunika kuti tigwirane manja komanso kutengeraso momwe anatilalikilira a Monsignor Chimkanda.".

Akhristu apa Parishiyi akondwerera chakachi ndi phwando lamayimbidwe, magule, kugulitsa katundu osiyanasiyana ndi kudyera pamodzi ngati ana a parishi imodzi.

Wolemba ndi Titus Jata Phiri

06/07/2025

Parishi ya Mtima Woyera mu Arkidayosizi ya Lilongwe lero ikuchita chaka cha nkhoswe yawo, chaka cha Mtima Woyera wa Ambuye Yesu.

Akhristu onse kuphatikizapo Outstation ya St. Clara yomwe ili pansi pa parishiyi, asonkhana pamodzi kukondwerera chakachi.

Mwambo wa nsembe ya Misa akutsogolera ndi Monsignor Henry Chinkanda.

M'mawu ake, Monsignor Chimkanda ati pomwe akhristu aparishiyi akuchita chaka cha nkhowe yawo, akuyenera kupempherera mtendere m'dziko muno.

"Pomwe lero tikuchita chaka cha nkhoswe yathu, Mtima Woyera wa Ambuye Yesu, tipempherere mtendere m'mabanja mwathu, Parish yathu komanso kupemphelera dziko lino mtendere mongaso atipemphera a episkopi athu m'dziko muno.

Wolemba ndi Titus Jata Phiri

06/07/2025

The Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, His Grace George Desmond Tambala, has emphasized the need to support the newly launched Tiwale Limodzi Foundation in order to achieve its goals.

His Grace made the remarks on Saturday during a fundraising dinner and dance at the Capital Hotel in Lilongwe, which followed the morning's launch Mass.

The Archbishop stated that the Archdiocese of Lilongwe will fully support the foundation with the aim of reaching marginalized communities.

Furthermore, the Archbishop called for collaboration between the Tiwale Limodzi Foundation and existing commissions, urging them to work together to serve their intended purpose.

"Let me urge the foundation and the already established commissions to fulfill our vision," he added.

In her remarks, Board Chairperson Lisubiro Chakaniza expressed her gratitude, stating that the dream of the foundation has now been fulfilled.

The chairperson then called upon all stakeholders to fully support the foundation, emphasizing that this will enable it to achieve its intended purpose.

"Let's hold hands and support the foundation with the aim of reaching the needy," she added.

By Peter Dumayo

05/07/2025

TIWALE LIMODZI FOUNDATION - FUNDRAISING DINNER & DANCE | CAPITAL HOTEL

05/07/2025

https://youtu.be/nafnOCOar4g

Mas presided over by the Archbishop of Lilongwe, Mst. Rev. George Desmond Tambala and the Auxiliary Bishop of Lilongwe, Rt. Rev. Vincent Mwakhwawa

05/07/2025

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe has expressed its commitment in improving the services of its commissions.

Archbishop George Desmond Tambala expressed this at Maula Cathedral in the morning hours of today during a Launch of Tiwale Limodzi foundation Mass, which he presided over.

His Grace highlighted that the Tiwale Limodzi foundation's objective is to complement the already existing commissions in order to improve their services.

On the other hand, the archbishop expressed his satisfaction, saying that the foundation will reach out to the needy, both spiritual and physical.

"We believe that the foundation will reach out to those facing different challenges," he concluded.

Commenting on the same, Tiwale Limodzi foundation board chairperson, Lisubiro Chakaniza says the foundation is aimed at improving the social services of the Archdiocese.

Chakaniza highlited that this is inline with the Malawi 2063 development goals and that Malawi should move away from the tendency of relying from donors.

"We want to make Malawi move away from donor; the time of hand overs is over," she added.

In his remarks, the Laity Vice Chairperson, Clement Sitambuli expressed his gratitude with the foundation saying this has the potential of uplifting those the marginalized.

Stambuli has then urged the Catholic faithful and well-wishers to assist the foundation in order to fulfill its goals.

" Assisting doesn't mean you should have millions, but the little support given will make a step."

By Peter Dumayo