By Durell Namasani
Vice President Dr Jane Ansah has issued a powerful message urging Malawians to finally give women the recognition they deserve, dropping truth bombs at a massive prayer gathering over the weekend.
Dr Ansah made the bold statement on Friday during the electrifying Women’s World Day of Prayer held at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, where hundreds of women took over the amphitheatre for an intense session of prayer and unity.
Speaking with passion to the fired-up crowd, the Vice President declared that this global event represents women across the world standing together in faith and solidarity like never before. She revealed that the day carries an extraordinary power that smashes through borders, cultures, and languages as women unite to demand peace, justice, and healing for all.
Dr Ansah broke down this year’s powerful theme, “I Will Give You Rest,” prepared by women from Nigeria, exposing the raw truth about the daily battles women face. She dropped the mic by explaining that women are silently carrying the weight of nurturing families, grinding to support livelihoods, raising children, caring for the elderly, and holding entire communities together.
The Vice President stunned the crowd by declaring that rest is not weakness—it is the ultimate power move for renewal and strength. She called out a world that constantly demands more from women while ignoring their countless sacrifices.
Dr Ansah also fired shots at the ongoing struggles women face, promising that the government is locked in on advancing gender equality under President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s leadership.
The event saw high-profile figures come out in full force, including former First Lady Monica Chakwera, Deputy Minister of Gender Martha Mzomera Ngwira, the legendary Mama C. Tamanda Kadzamira, and a host of government officials and religious leaders.
National Chairperson Esther Grant set the record straight, declaring that prayer is the ultimate weapon unifying women across the globe and giving them unstoppable courage, hope, and strength to transform their communities.
