JONATHAN

 By Jonathan Phiri  National Council for Higher Education in Malawi (NCHE) has disproved the use of honorary doctorate and honorary professorship by certain individuals in Malawi. It has been known through a statement signed by NCHE chairperson DR. Estone Yobe Sambo which stated that honorary degrees are given to people who have outstanding contribution to specific society and not necessarily through academic achievements.  The statement further prohibited recipients of honorary degrees and the public to address such individuals as Doctors or Professor.  However honorary degrees shall be awarded to individuals by accredited higher institution which are recognized by the council. 

Mzuzu Police C.C.AP which operates under the synod of Livingstonia has officially opened it's church.  The church was opened on Sunday last week. During the opening ceremony the clergy ordained Evangelist Daniel Chimpukutu to become the church's chaplain.  The church was built at a cost of over K40 million and has a membership of 360 christians. Among those who were present at the ceremony were the guest of honor, The  Commissioner of Police Richard Luhanga, Livingstonia synod’s moderator, Reverend Jailos Kamisa, moderator elect, Reverend Wisdom Mwale, general secretary, Reverend William Tembo, deputy general secretary Reverend Isaiah Mhone and police chaplain from police headquarters, Senior Superitendent Reverend Julius Siwinda.  By Jonathan Phiri