Lutheran bishop hails joint efforts to fight corruption in Malawi. The Lutheran Bishop of Malawi, Joseph P. Bvumbwe has emphasized the need for a network of organizations to jointly fight corruption in the country. It is only when our efforts are pulled in one direction that the problem of corruption can be put at bay. Malawi is among countries chosen by the World Bank for a pilot program to fight corruption. Speaking at the workshop, the Presidential Affairs Minister Ken Lipenga, described the inclusion of Malawi in the program as a reflection of the donor community's recognition of the nation's fight against corruption.
German church confesses it used forced laborers during war.
The fund was set up by the German government and businesses after 18 months of negotiations and threats of American lawsuits by victims. About 1.5 million surviving victims will receive between DEM 5,000 and 15,000 each from the fund. Dependants will not be compensated. The Roman Catholic Church in Germany has declined to contribute to the fund, and has stated that there is no evidence that forced laborers were used in Catholic institutions. Lutheran bishop to head Zimbabwe's ecumenical organization.