NEW: Vice President Mohadi arrives in Malawi for CCAP centenary celebrations

Roselyne Sachiti in LILONGWE, Malawi

VICE PRESIDENT Kembo Mohadi has arrived in Lilongwe, Malawi, for the centenary celebrations of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP).

VP Mohadi, who is representing President Mnangagwa, will be joined by fellow Southern African presidents and CCAP church leaders from around the world.
Upon his arrival at Kamuzu International Airport on Friday afternoon, VP Mohadi was received by Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Malawi Dr Nancy Saungweme; Malawi’s Minister of Lands Deus Gumba; Malawi’s Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba; and embassy staff.

VP Mohadi is accompanied by senior Government officials, including Dr Benson Martins Dube, the secretary in his office.
The worship service, themed “The Lord has done great things for us”, is set to take place on Sunday at the Civil Service Sports Stadium (Civo) in Lilongwe, with representatives from the CCAP overseeing the event.
VP Mohadi is among the esteemed guests, including Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera as the guest of honour, while Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is also expected to join the celebrations.

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the CCAP Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, is also expected to participate in the centenary celebratory service.

International representatives from churches in Scotland, Ireland, Canada, the Netherlands, South Africa, the United States and Zimbabwe will join the festivities.
This commemoration is significant as it unites various leaders and partners from around the globe.
The CCAP, a transnational denomination headquartered in Malawi, comprises five synods.
Malawi is home to three synods: Blantyre, Nkhoma and Livingstonia, while the Zambia Synod and the Harare Synod are located in Zambia and Zimbabwe, respectively.

Throughout the years, churches in Africa have been instrumental in partnering with governments to carry out development and relief efforts within various communities.
Since its inception on the continent in 1924, the CCAP has made notable contributions to evangelism, education and healthcare in multiple African countries, including Zimbabwe.
The CCAP Church, Harare Synod, is currently involved in initiatives through the Malawi Embassy.