Christians in the country have been urged to venture into businesses with a right motive

Christians in the country have been urged to venture into businesses with a right motive

Christians in the country have been urged to venture into businesses with a right motive so that their deals and gains glorify God…….Pastor and entrepreneur Bruce Clarke from Advance Church in the US said this in an interview with Trans World Radio ahead of the workshop called Growing your Business that will be held tomorrow at Cresta Hotel in Lilongwe……Clarke said that Christian believers need to have enough money to help extend God’s kingdom…. The breakfast workshop which will target Christian entrepreneurs is being hosted by Capital Baptist Church in Lilongwe.

Malawians to observe Oral Health Week

Malawians to observe Oral Health Week

Malawians will from Next week Monday observe the Oral Health Week aimed at raising awareness among the general population on the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene……Activities to mark the week will be held in all districts across the country……Launching the week at a media briefing in Lilongwe this morning, Secretary for Health Willie Samute explained that there is need to adopt good orally hygiene practices if Malawi is to be free from Dental diseases…..Samute cited dietary habits such as eating sweets and chocolate between meals and giving juices to small children as some of many factors influencing oral diseases ………..He said it is with this reason that the general public will this week be educated on the Oral health hygiene, Dental treatment and also receive toothbrushes and toothpastes containing Fluoride and Calcium…However  Samute highlighted challenges  like shortage of dental equipment and well qualified  dentists as facing the delivery of dental care services in the country…. This year’s theme for Oral Health Week is Contributing towards Millenium Development Goals through improved Oral Healthcare Services.

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Man bites and eats boy’s flesh
 
Police in Mchinji have arrested a 22-year-old man for biting a five-year-old boy and eating his flesh. Our correspondent says the man identified as William Nyasulu, from TA Mavwere in the district, allegedly grabbed the boy on Sunday when he was coming from church, and started beating him, and later biting the boy in the face and eating the flesh. The boy was treated as out patient, while the suspect who was beaten by an angry mob to rescue the boy, had been admitted to the hospital. Mchinji Police Station officer, Senior Superintendent Erick Kandulu said police are yet to establish what influenced the man to beat and bite the young boy.

TWR Malawi

As one way of keeping in touch online with as many listeners and stakeholders, Trans World Radio (TWR) Malawi has launched a blog. This will enable the organisation strengthen its presence and share information.

with other online users. Major updates and information about the radio station in Lilongwe will be posted and discussions online will compliment on issues that are aired.

Some its staff pose below. TWR is popularly known as “Your Friendly Voice in Africa”

Trans World Radio Staff at a recent Staff Retreat in Lilongwe

Trans World Radio Week 26 september -3rd october

From Sunday the 26th of September to Sunday 3rd of October 2010 Trans World Radio (TWR) Malawi will commemorate Radio Week. The purpose of this special week is to raise public awareness of TWR work in order to mobilize increased support in the areas of prayer, finance and practical involvement.

The theme for the week is Take Responsibility, TWR belongs to you.

Activities for the Radio Week include:
• Special Radio Programs throughout the week.
• Church visits: Some TWR representatives will visit Churches on Sundays 26th September, Saturday 2nd and 3rd October 2010.
• Talent show which will gather together talented musicians, TWR Drama Group, etc.
• Sell of CDs of different programs
• Friends-Raising which will include sharing as much info about TWR as possible through all possible channels.

How can you be involved in Radio Week?

 1.Listen to TWR

• Trans World Radio will run many special programmes giving the listener the chance to know more about the station, the programmes, issues, the people, etc
• Listeners will be able to ask any questions about TWR and attempts will be made to answer all the questions.

2. Praying for TWR Work in Malawi

• Watch out for Radio Week Prayer Point in the morning from Sunday 26th Sept to Sunday 3rd October .
• Listeners can arrange their own prayer group to meet and pray daily for the work of TWR guided by these prayer requests.

3. Giving
• Trans World Radio Malawi is a local ministry and has to raise most of its finances locally. 

 Do you want to make one time donation? We need resources for a number of needs like production of programs, maintenance of our transmitters, administration costs and many more.• Churches are asked for special collection on any of the worship days.

• Bank Details are: Trans World Radio Special Appeal Account:  0133570253500, Savings Account, National Bank of Malawi, Lilongwe Branch. You can also use Standard Bank 0121205347400, Savings Account, Lilongwe

If you have any special skill you want to donate to TWR please contact us.

For more details, contact Trans World Radio on 0888744441. You can send your text message to 0888500222 or 01756642. You can also send an e-mail to radio@twrmw.org.

1. 1. Who owns Trans World Radio?

No one specifically owns Trans World Radio (TWR). This is a non-profit missionary radio network aimed at reaching people through the preaching and teaching God’s Word. At global, regional and national level, there are boards that that run Trans World Radio.

TWR was founded in 1954 by an American evangelist and missionary Dr Paul Freed whose heart was intent on reaching people of North Africa. So Trans World Radio started work in Africa. In 1974, it started shortwave transmission from Swaziland and TWR Malawi opened an office 1985.

1. 2. How do you get you the money? How Can I give my financial support? What is the cost of airing one programme?

Trans World Radio gets money primarily through sale of airtime to churches, people and institutions. There are also many committed people who either give regularly or make a one-time major contribution to the cause of Trans World Radio. On a small scale, TWR Malawi also gets some money though airing commercials (adverts).

Depending on the length of the programme, the cost of airing ranges from K8, 000 (approx 55 US Dollars) for a ten minute programme to K40, 000 (approx 275 US Dollars) for a 60-minute long programme. One can deposit the money into a TWR account on the following details:

1. 3. Does Trans World Radio recruit people from any church? Are all people there pastors?

TWR is non-denominational hence it recruits people from different church backgrounds.  The members of staff have to subscribe to the historical statement of faith.

Not everyone at TWR is an ordained minister of the Word of God or a pastor. There are many members of staff who are the laity in their respective churches.

1. 4. How can I be involved?

Everyone can be involved in TWR through praying for the radio work, giving towards the running of the radio as well volunteering the expertise and time.  Services can be in programming, technical, administrative, audience relations and organisational management and leadership. One can express their interest in writing to the National Director, Trans World Radio, P.O. Box 52, LILONGWE, 265 MALAWI or by email to radio@twrmw.org

1. 5. Do you accept adverts, commercials?

Trans World Radio Malawi does accept commercials from a cross section of advertisers. These adverts are paid for the clients and have to be about anything that does not seem to promote evil.

1. 6. You cover the whole world?

Trans World Radio has transmitting stations throughout the world via shortwave, the internet, satellite and medium wave. However local stations in most of Africa broadcast on FM like Trans World Radio Malawi with some programmes being received from the main play-out centres like Johannesburg and Swaziland.

In Malawi is heard loud and clear on nine FM transmission points covering all the country and surrounding areas of Mozambique but with an exception of Chitipa and Karonga. Its transmitters are in Thyolo, Blantyre, Zomba, Mangochi, Dedza, Lilongwe, Mzimba, Ntchisi and Dowa with a potential listenership of about 6 million.

1. 7. Do you have a website?

There is a regional website (www.twrafrica.org) under which Trans World Radio Malawi operates. However a desire to have its own in Malawi is yet to be realised.

1. 8. How can I get copies of the message I just heard?

It is possible to get copies of some message. However a proper plan is still being developed so that this better serves all requests. Currently the person requesting may have to give details of the messages and contribute a cd or so as well as wait for a while. There are also some messages where it is not possible for TWR Malawi to release copies because the owners of the programmes only expect people to listen to it on radio and not get copies.

1. 9. Where is your headquarters?

The international headquarters for Trans World Radio is Cary, North Carolina in the US and the regional heaquarters in Africa is Kempton Park, Johannesburg in South Africa. In Malawi it is housed in Area 3, Barron Avenue (Pl0t Area 3/513) off Likuni Road, Lilongwe. It has own property built in 1989.

10. Where are the pioneers like Mr Pearson Chunga, Mr Chombo, etc?

Mr Pearson Chunga is in Swaziland. Just like many others who have gone before, he does not work with Trans World Radio. Mr Maundi Chombo is in South Africa.

11. How do you get the preachers and teachers of God’s Word to be on air?

Some just approach Trans World Radio on their own, others respond to the radio appeals for such speakers. There are a few however that are approached to contribute on a specific topic or theme.

12. What are your major challenges?

The running costs are the most challenging part of Trans World Radio Malawi. Each month, the organisation has to pay K28, 000 (almost 200 US Dollars) per transmitting site where TWR co-sites with Malawi Telecommunications Limited. Then there are also annual fees per site that have to be paid to the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA). Of course capital equipment is very costly (i.e. transmitters, computers, etc)

Being a busy radio station, there is need for more vehicles and personnel. It is not strange to see a producer or presenter work for ten hours and more Monday to Sunday.

13. Is there anything special about Trans World Radio?

Yes. Being non-denominational and wholistic in its approach to programming, Trans World Radio Malawi provides a unique platform to reach people in Malawi and beyond without denominational and other biases.

You may wish to know TWR-Malawi is the second longest established radio institution in Malawi apart from Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). Before 2000, it operated only on shortwave but has since then being broadcasting on both shortwave and FM.

Trans World Radio programming is among the best in Malawi providing a quality product in a professional manner wholistically meeting the various needs of a Malawian.

14. Do you also give out Bibles?

Sometimes TWR does give out Bibles. However these are Bibles that may have been donated to TWR by people who want the organisation to send to those who don’t have. The station does receive lots of requests for Bibles.

15. Do you have news bulletins

Yes TWR runs news and Nkhani bulletins daily.

16. Do you also record music?

TWR Malawi used to record music in its studios at Area 3 in Lilongwe. These were mostly choirs in years before 2000. Due to several developments in the music industry in Malawi, TWR stopped recording the music. However you may be pleased to note that TWR has a unique library of music only available at TWR in Malawi. Some of this is what was also recorded during church or field visits in different parts of Malawi and Zambia.

17. How come we hear lots of girls (female voices) on airs

While it is true that relatively we have more female presenters and continuity announcers, the bulk of the content is delivered by males hence this design to balance-up.

18. How can meet my favourite teacher and presenter?

One can easily meet some of the presenters when he or she visits the studio or indeed the same tour the places where the listener is. Note however that it may not be possible at all to meet some of your favourite speakers because of the geographical distance between Malawi and where they live.

 

19. Do you pay your preachers and teachers on air?

Most of the teachers of God’s Word on TWR do so on voluntary basis. However there are some who are engaged to undertake certain assignments and such are paid depending on the nature of the contract. You may also wish to know that there are others who come in through certain programmes that are run by their won churches of institutions. Such are therefore taken care of by the programme sponsoring churches or organisations.

 

20. How many programmes do you have?

By the end of each 24 hours, TWR Malawi will have broadcast an average of 50 separate radio programmes. TWR Malawi boasts of being one of the radio stations offering a big menu of God’s Word through various formats. These include magazine, musical, journalistic, news, drama, meeting the needs of children, youths, young adults and adults. Depending on the design, TWR programmes are designed to meet the needs of a cross section of people in their specific environment.

vacancies

MINISTRY VACANCIES

Applications are invited from suitably qualified committed Christians to fill contractual positions tenable at Trans World Radio in Lilongwe and Blantyre. Candidates must be in good standing with their church and team players. Station Manager-Blantyre The Station Manager must safeguard the continued viability of the broadcast entity by making certain that key organizational goals are met through programming, developing and maintaining new revenue sources, encouraging new program initiatives, and coordinating the maintenance of equipment and physical plant. Qualifications and Requirements: The individual: Must be aged 40 and above with good interpersonal skills. Those who have retired elsewhere are most welcome Must have strong bias towards marketing and resource mobilization. Exposure to media industry is an added advantage Must be familiar with writing project proposals and reports to partners Must have Bachelors degree of Business Administration or diploma in Mass Communication or Journalism Experience of at least three years in a marketing-related position. Accountant tenable in Lilongwe The roles will include Accounting & Finance, Finance reporting and Information management among others. Qualifications and Requirements: The Individual must • Be in possession of a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) and a Diploma in Accounting from recognized institution, those studying ACCA part 2 will have an added advantage • At least 2 years work experience. • Knowledge of accounting package is a must. • Excellent interpersonal and communication are a must. • Those with an exposure in media have an added advantage The position of an accountant is immediately available in Lilongwe and the salary is negotiable given the tight financial situation of the organization. Applications should initially be made by e-mail to radio@twrmw.org. Hard copies, copies of certificates and CVs with three traceable referees can be delivered to:- The Admin and Human Resources Manager, Trans World Radio (Malawi), P.O. Box 52, Lilongwe. Applications to be received not later than Wednesday 10 November, 2010. The positions are a for a 3-year contract renewable Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Man bites and eats boy’s flesh

Police in Mchinji have arrested a 22-year-old man for biting a five-year-old boy and eating his flesh. Our correspondent says the man identified as William Nyasulu, from TA Mavwere in the district, allegedly grabbed the boy on Sunday when he was coming from church, and started beating him, and later biting the boy in the face and eating the flesh. The boy was treated as out patient, while the suspect who was beaten by an angry mob to rescue the boy, had been admitted to the hospital. Mchinji Police Station officer, Senior Superintendent Erick Kandulu said police are yet to establish what influenced the man to beat and bite the young boy.

Improve the News Reading Standards-Listener

I was on air this morning between 5 and 7 am. Within this block are programmes like Kadzutsa, Word Alive and Joy in the Morning/Chimwemwe Mmawa.

News Reading is demanding

We do have the news at 6 am and 7 am. While handing Joy in the Morning, a Blantyre-based listener sent a text message via the mobile phone and encouraged us to improve on pronunciation of some words especially in English. I was encouraged that here was someone who wanted us to improve on something. Normally most of the comments we get have to do with someone being blessed by this and that programme. And indeed we had many who said so this morning. But I particularly requested for those weak points and I am happy someone pointed out this.

Reading news and nkhani is not easy job. It is demanding. It can be scary sometimes. It just needs a free mind. When one reads the news, you just have to forget anything else and concentrate. Otherwise you can easily mess-up. I personally enjoy it and always wish I could do better. That aside, there is one day in 2005 I will never forget when I read the news of the passing on of one of the big people I was close to at a personal leve through my family. That was a very emotional bulletin for me but I think I managed to handle it well. I had a professional duty to deliver but also I had my pain at the loss of such a person. It was difficult that morning to excuse myself as I was alone at the studio to handle the news (that is one of the challenges of our station).

It was a privilege for me to have a listener Griffiths Nkhwazi join me on air during those two hours. Here is something that I really looked forward to-the involvement of listeners. This week, I hope that many will take the microphone and be live on air if possible. It is their radio week and I think we should practice the Genuine Democracy of the Airwaves. I hope I can see and hear more of their voices on air. Such will and can speak on our behalf to fellow listeners about the prayer, financial, technical, moral and any other support we need. They have heard enough of  and from me, isn’t it?

…………………

Victor Kaonga

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Programmes Worth Noting on TWR Malawi

ZOKHUDZA AMALAWI
Anchors: the relaxed Willie Kanthenga and the upcoming Ali Kalichero always get humbled as they sees stories discussed in Zokhudza AMalawi on Sunday evenings published in some of Malawi’s dailies.

Willie keeps saying, “The fact that we have someone listening and then writing a story based on what we discussed in the programme means we are dealing with real issues affecting Malawians. This is one of the indicators that the programme is doing well-a development which can attract sponsors”

Zokhudza AMalawi Producer Willie Kanthenga

When it first aired in 2006, some Christians did not like it arguing that there was little or nothing biblical in it. But TWR production team maintained that as part of wholistic programming, all Christians needed to be challenged with issues that many not be directly be mentioned in the Bible.

As the name suggests, Zokhudza AMalawi deals with issues affecting Malawians. The programme is a weekly panel discussion often featuring hot topics currently under debate. It airs on Sundays at 6 pm to 7pm and runs in English and Chichewa.

UTHUNTHU
A programme about the total human being. Producer and Presenter Bettie Chumbu misses no words in issues that affect the total human being. One time she featured a clinician who talked about personal hygiene. It was an edition that made a listener to reflect on how they perform in taking care of their head, armpits, pubic hair,…, mouth, toes, etc.

One day, I played the edition to Malawi Institute of Journalism Students in Lilongwe. They could not hold their laughter almost all through the time we played it.

It certainly is a mixed bag that interestingly also regularly features Cook Radio Columnist Wezi Sitolo and Programme Comedian Ali Kalichero who often highlights life angles and provides a biblical warning.
Airing every Tuesday at 11am and Saturday at 11 am, the programme is in Chichewa.

OUR GUEST/MLENDO WATHU
Come Saturday evening at 17:30 and Friday mornings at 11:00, you won’t miss the voice of Victor Kaonga hosting a range of guests in English, Chichewa and on a few occasions in Chitumbuka. This is a 30-minute profile programme letting the listener know more about the featured guest as they share something about the life, work, family, faith, favourites, etc.

It is one of the most inspiring programmes as one is able to identify with some of the guests who include business people, politicians, Leaders of note, Civil Servants, Medical Personnel, Clergy, Opinion Makers, Celebrities, people with special historical associations, etc.

SUNSET Mix
As you drive home after a normal working day Monday-Thursday, TWR Malawi keeps you unwinding your day through music, thoughts, sports updates with Paul Kamanga, news, etc. Sunset Mix is just a perfect opportunity to hear about the day’s weather as well as approach the evening with a purpose. It starts running at 16:30 to 17:30 with hosts who take the airwaves on a weekly rotation.

Jacqueline Nhlema, Presenter of SunSet Mix

TWR aims at giving you the full menu daily through broadcasts meeting the felt needs of every intended listener.