Month: November 2019 Posts

Church of England bans hijab in Malawi

Nov 07, 2019 Richard Jimu 1 &

The Church of England has banned hijab in schools in Malawi, leading to clashes between its members and Muslims. In the Southern Region district of Balaka, the church – known as the Anglican Church –… ...

Girls should not be denied education for wearing hijab – United Nations

Nov 06, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 2 &

The United Nations (UN) has called for religious tolerance and respect for human rights in Malawi saying girls should not be denied access to education for wearing hijab. United Nations Resident Coordinator Ms. Maria Jose… ...

Hijab sparks clashes in Balaka

Nov 04, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Fights between Anglican and Muslims erupted this morning in Balaka after learners were sent back from a school run by the Anglican Church for wearing hijab. Members of the Muslim community, angered by the school’s… ...

Mangochi police arrest 15 men for stoning bottle stores

Oct 26, 2019 Bright Malenga 0 &

Police in Mangochi are keeping in custody fifteen men for pelting stones at bottle stores. The suspects have been charged with malicious damage and inciting violence. According to Mangochi police public relations officer Rodrick Maida,… ...

Row over hijab hits Balaka school

Oct 23, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A dispute over the Muslim headscarf has led to suspension of classes at M’manga Community Day and M’manga Primary schools in Balaka. Students at the schools have not been learning over the past four weeks… ...

Muslims threaten to close bottle stores in Mangochi

Sep 30, 2019 Bright Malenga 1 &

Muslims in Mangochi have threatened to shut down unregistered bottle stores in the district saying they are not happy that alcohol is being sold anywhere. According to one of the Muslims Mphatso Joseph, the Muslims… ...

New party: Muslims in Malawi move to have political party

Jul 16, 2019 Russell Kondowe 2 &

The number of political parties in Malawi will continue escalating as the Muslim community is slated to establish a party described in the lines that they have been neglected over the last decades since Malawi… ...

Sitikupanga nawo zionetsero – Asilamu

Jun 18, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 3 &

Anthu achipembedzo cha chisilamu m'dziko muno ati iwo satenga nawo mbali pazionetsero zomwe mabungwe omenyera ufulu akonza lachinayi lino. Izi zikudza pomwe mabungwe omenyera ufulu mdziko muno akhale akupangitsa zionetsero zadziko lonse pomwe akukakamiza mkulu… ...

Muslims urged to continue being submissive to God

Jun 05, 2019 Bright Malenga 0 &

Muslim Sheikh (Cleric) has urged Muslims in the country to continue being submissive to God even after the end of the blessed month of Ramadan. Sheikh Daudi Mselemu made the call during Eid-Ul-Fitr prayers today… ...

‘Mizikiti Ichoke’ singer in hot soup: Police condemns malpractice

Feb 06, 2019 Bright Malenga 4 &

Malawi Police Service (MPs) have condemned musician Mesho’s song and have warned other musicians against making songs that have potential to spark violence among religious groups in the country Mesho whose real name is Andson… ...

Musician behind ‘Mizikiti ichoke nyama, ya nkhumba idyedwe’ song arrested

Feb 02, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 3 &

Police in Mulanje have arrested Anderson Alfred Chipwaila aged 29, a musician known as Mesho for his controversial song against the Muslim community. According to a report from Mulanje Police Public Relations Officer Greciam Ngwira,… ...

‘Mizikiti ichoke, nyama ya nkhumba idyedwe’ singer angers Malawians

Jan 28, 2019 Mathews Kasanda 1 &

... police promises speedy action A ‘disturbing’ song by an artist under the name Mesho from Phalombe district has angered Malawians and police have intervened by promising to swiftly act on the matter. In the… ...

Muslim students get marriage, business advice

Dec 29, 2018 Bright Malenga 0 &

Higher learning institutions Muslim students converged at Mehboob Memorial Centre in Mangochi from Sunday to Thursday for a five day gathering focusing on marriage, religion and entrepreneurship. The renowned gathering termed "Tarbiya" initiated jointly under… ...

Panel discussion to focus on Muslims’ contribution to Malawi

Dec 14, 2018 Bright Malenga 0 &

Zanzibar University Muslim Graduates Association (ZUMGA) has organised a public discussion on the socio-economic contribution of Muslims to Malawi. The event will take place on 22nd December, 2018 from 08:30 am to 12:30 pm at… ...

DPP governor under probe over anti-Muslim remarks

Apr 25, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

A ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) governor is being investigated following claims that he insulted Muslims at two rallies. The DPP is investigating its Eastern Region governor Julius Paipi over anti-Muslim remarks. According to reports,… ...