Chaponda to Grace CCAP 150th Anniversary

Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister George Chaponda will represent President Peter Mutharika at the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod’s 150th anniversary celebrations in Blantyre.

Chaponda is expected to attend the main event at HHI in Blantyre on Saturday.

Thomas Psyata, Chaponda’s special assistant, confirmed the development in an interview with MIJ Online.

The celebrations mark 150 years since the establishment of the Blantyre Synod in 1876, recognising its contribution to Malawi’s spiritual life, education and social development.

The Synod is among the oldest church institutions in the country and has played a significant role in promoting Christian values and providing services in education and health.

According to Psyata, Mutharika’s decision to delegate Chaponda is in line with austerity measures introduced by the President to reduce government expenditure through smaller presidential entourages.