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Malawians looking to attend Kulamba Ceremony in Zambia told to get clearance from CHEFO

Aug 24, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Chewa Heritage Foundation (CHEFO) in Malawi says people who want to attend this year's Kulamba ceremony at Mkaika in Zambia on Saturday should get clearance letters from the organisation. CHEFO Secretary General Numeri Geresomo… ...

Gule wamkulu carries the gospel in Brenda Kamdam’manja, Nic collaboration

Aug 17, 2022 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Gule Wamkulu has been put in the thick of things in spreading the gospel in Kalikonse Mukaona, the latest song by Brenda Kadam'manja and UK-based Nic Thindwa. The traditional tune talks about God's blessings which… ...

Chisi Island geared for community festival

Aug 16, 2022 Contributor* 0 &

By Mervis Lodzanyama Group Village Tchuka on Chisi Island says community members are excited to experience the second edition of the Chisi Island community festival slated for 20th to 21st August 2022. Tchuka said the… ...

Mulhako Wa Alhomwe to hold fundraiser tomorrow

Aug 13, 2022 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Organizers of this year's Mulhako Wa Alhomwe Festival say all is set for the group's mega fundraising gospel show slated for this coming Sunday, August 14 at Robbins Park in Blantyre. This is according to… ...

NGO champions fight against trafficking in persons ahead of Umthetho Festival

Aug 12, 2022 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Foundation for Children Rights FCR, has taken the advantage of this year's Umthetho Festival by the Ngonis of Mzimba to sensitize youths about trafficking in persons and irregular migration. The Umthetho which starts today… ...

Mozambican traditional doctors to attend Mulhako feast

Aug 08, 2022 Contributor* 0 &

Organisers for this year’s Mulhako Wa Alhomwe annual festival have invited traditional doctors from Mozambique who will bring with them special herbs which are useful during ‘love making’ such as Gondolosi, Tseketseke, Tambala and Namulilira.… ...

Authorities in Zomba concerned over child abuse

Jul 25, 2022 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Social Welfare Office in Zomba and Future Vision Ministries have bemoaned practices that trigger abuses and eventually disturb children's education. District Social Welfare Officer, Christopher Ndaona expressed the concern during commemorations of the Day of… ...

Tay Grin unveiled as ambassador for Mkumano wa Achewa

Jun 09, 2022 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Malawi's multi-award winning musician Tay Grin has been unveiled as ambassador for Mkumano wa Achewa event which will be held on 25th June at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe. Speaking after unveiling the artist, chairperson for… ...

Ministry of National Unity commends Chewas, CCAP Church

Feb 26, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Ministry of National Unity has commended Chewa people, Gulewamkulu members and CCAP Church for resolving their conflict peacefully. The various sides met on Thursday after Mvama CCAP Church Reverend, Yasin Gama, described members of the… ...

Reverend Gama apologizes to Chewa people

Feb 24, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Central African Presbyterian Church (CCAP) Nkhoma Synod Reverend Yasin Gama has apologized to Chewa people for disparaging Gulewamkulu during a church service last Sunday. Gama made the apology at a meeting at District Commission offices… ...

Seven people jailed for operating initiation camp during school period

Nov 11, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate's Court on Wednesday sentenced seven people (3 men and 4 women) to three years imprisonment with hard for operating initiation camp during school period. The offence contravenes section 80 as read… ...

Eight arrested in Mangochi for operating initiation camp

Nov 09, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Mangochi have arrested eight people who were found conducting initiation camp for four children aged from 4 to 6 years. Publicist for Mangochi Police Station Amina Tepani Daudi said the suspects, four men… ...

Police caution traditional leaders on initiation ceremonies

Aug 29, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Chimwala Police Unit in Mangochi has urged traditional leaders under Senior Chief Chimwala to adhere to the directive of the District Commissioner on the period of initiation ceremonies as the third term of school starts… ...

New cultural initiative ‘Tidziwane’ launched

Jun 25, 2021 Guest Writer 0 &

For those looking for fun and at the same time learn different aspects of Malawian cultural practices, should try one of the newly launched Tidziwane cultural event. Launched over the weekend in Lilongwe at Black… ...

Cultural practices blamed for high illiteracy rate in Chikwawa

Apr 14, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Chikwawa District Youth Office says cultural practices have contributed to the 42 percent illiteracy rate among girls in the district. District Youth Officer Macnell Shire was speaking at Masanduko Primary School in the district recently… ...