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On October 20, 2023, Maurice R. Valentine II, a dedicated servant of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, passed away, leaving a legacy of unwavering commitment to his faith and an impressive career of leadership within the Adventist church. He was 63. Valentine was a general vice president of the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists at…
On the 8th of October 2023, members of the Dorcas and Adventist Men Organization (DORCAMO) Societies celebrated the official opening of DORCAMO Skills Training Centre in Choma which was attended by hundreds of people from various Mission Districts of South Zambia Conference. The Centre which is intended to run various Survival Skills when completely finished…
The Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) president, Dr Harrington Simui Akombwa, recently visited Zambia on his tour of duty, where he attended the camp meetings. Dr Akombwa was accompanied by his wife sister Monde and he was joined by his counterpart, the South Zambia Conference (SZC) President Pastor Gladwin Mang’watu who was also accompanied by…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Iris Argueta(301) 332-3880iris.argueta@adra.org Maui Wildfires: ADRA Partners With Adventist Health and Adventist Community Services for Recovery Efforts Online Release: https://bit.ly/44j3CRTPhotos & Link: https://bit.ly/3sq6lLV SILVER SPRING, MD (August 20, 2023) – Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is teaming up with Adventist Health and Adventist Community Services (ACS) to assist Maui communities in their…
Benguela town in the South-Western Angola Union Mission, was the venue for the 2023, Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division Ministerial Convention. This high-profile prestigious convention was attended by the two Angola Unions namely: North-Eastern Angola Union Mission and South-Western Angola Union Mission. Running under the leadership of Dr. Passmore Mulambo and his wife sister Margret Mulambo,…
The 15th of July 2023, was the 5th day’s visit of the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division President, Dr Harrington Simui Akombwa to Malawi, the Warm Heart of Africa, where he attended the Big Sabbath at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe. The aerial shot of the venue shows that this was indeed a Big sabbath with more…
The President of Southern Africa Indian-Ocean Division, Dr Harrington Simui Akombwa arrived in Blantyre Malawi, the Warm Heart of Africa on the 11th of July 2023 for a five-day visit. He was welcomed at the Chileka Airport by the Malawi Union Conference President, pastor Tony Nyirenda, his Officers, and Departmental Directors. Dr Akombwa then inspected…
His Royal Highness, Prince Bandzile Dlamini of the Kingdom of Eswatini, surprised the saints in Lusaka, Zambia on the 1st of July, 2023, when he visited, Brentwood Drive Seventh-day Adventist Church, to worship with the congregation. His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince Bandzile Dlamini, made a surprise special visit to Brentwood Drive Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church…
Victoria Falls, affectionately known as Mosi-Oa-Tunya, the smoke that thunders, was the venue for the 4th edition of the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division, ASI Convention. Dozens of Businesspeople and church leaders converged in Livingstone, the capital tourism city of Zambia, for this high-profile business convention. Running under the theme Enterprise Unusual, business presentations were presented…
Figure 1. Dr.Harrington Akombwa, newly installed Chancellor of Adventist University of Africa Adventist University of Africa (AUA) installed Dr. Harrington Akombwa as its new Chancellor at a celebration attended by church officials and University staff. Dr Akombwa also serves as the president of the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division of the Seventh-day Adventists. The installation service…
The General Conference of the world Seventh-day Adventist Church, would like to call your attention for a statement we have just released. It is available in the following languages. ENGLISHhttps://adventist.news/news/reaffirmation-of-the-biblical-criteria-for-pastoral-ministry-and-the-biblical-teachings-on-human-sexuality SPANISHhttps://adventist.news/es/news/reafirmacion-de-los-criterios-biblicos-para-el-ministerio-pastoral-y-las-ensenanzas-biblicas-sobre-la-sexualidad-humana FRENCHhttps://adventist.news/fr/news/reaffirmation-des-criteres-bibliques-pour-le-ministere-pastoral-et-de-lenseignement-biblique-sur-la-sexualite-humaine PORTUGUESEhttps://adventist.news/pt/news/reafirmacao-dos-criterios-biblicos-para-o-ministerio-pastoral-e-os-ensinamentos-biblicos-sobre-a-sexualidade-humana-uma-declaracao The English version is also available on ANN Twitter and Facebook. Please, give maximum dissemination on this important document. Use your sides,…
Londuimbali – As a result of its evangelistic thrust, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Angola has registered a strong growth in membership. However, this growth has also brought with it the need to build more churches to house the new members. In many places, the lack of churches, or the presence of unfinished churches, has…
The Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division joins the World Church, in participating in the 10 Days of Prayer. This year’s theme is Back to the Alter and it will be running from the 11th to the 21st of January 2023. English Promo French Promo Portuguese Promo Sign Language Promo
The Zimbabwe West Union Conference held its Session on the 21st of November 2022. The session was held at Solusi University campus, just outside Bulawayo, the city of Kings. During the session the following leaders were elected to lead the Union in this brief quinquennium. President: Dr Sikhumbuzo Ndlovu. Before his election to be the…
This year marks the celebration of the 72nd Anniversary of the Pathfinders across the globe. In the South Western Angola Union, SWAU, the celebrations were held in Huambo, the second biggest city in Angola. The celebrations were held at Igreja Adventista Central in Huambo, under the motto: “I am going to change the world”. About…
It is never too late for one to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour. This is a living testimony coming from the Indian Ocean Union Conference, IOUC, one of the Unions in the Southern Africa-Indian Division. As part of the church’s Strategic Plan of I Will Go, the church members are living no stone…
The Indian Ocean Union Conference, (IOUC) held its Session this week and the following have been elected to lead the Union. The following is the partial outcome of elections from the IOUC Session so far: The new Union President is Dr Solofo Georges Jean Mesmert. Previously Dr Solofo served as the President of North Madagascar…
During the just ended Southern Africa Union Conference 6th Business Session, the following leaders were elected to lead the SAU Territory. The new SAU President is Dr Paul Shongwe, who was previously the Trans-Orange Conference President. The new Executive Secretary is pastor Mandla Lupondwana, who was previously heading the Youth, Public Campus ministry and Chaplaincy…
President Wavel Ramkalawan and the First Lady, Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan welcomed the General Director of the Seventh-Day Adventist Women’s Ministry, Mrs. Heather-Dawn Small at State House yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Small is on an official mission here in Seychelles accompanied by Pastor Joseph Small and representative of the Southern Africa – Indian Ocean Division. Mrs. Margery Herinirina….
SIDmedia Adventist World Radio (AWR) Station manager, Sipho Kaleni passed away on the 1st of August 2022, after developing body organs complications. It is hard to believe that the person behind the golden voice on AWR Radio station, powered by SIDmedia is no more. Born in 1975, Sipho was poised for greater things, as evidenced…
During the 61st Session of the General Conference held in St Louis in Missouri in USA, Dr Harrington Akombwa was elected as the new Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division President. Dr Akombwa takes over from Dr Solomon Maphosa, who was serving as the SID President. Previously Dr Akombwa served as the President of Southern Zambia Union…
The General Conference has a new Youth Director by the name, Busi Khumalo. Before his election as the new GC Youth Director, pastor Khumalo was serving as the Youth Director and Chaplaincy for the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division. SID Communication Director, Noel Sibanda (NS)had a one on one with pastor Busi Khumalo (BK). NS: Pastor…
The Executive Committee of the Seventh-day Adventist Church voted to re-The Seventh-day Adventist Church executive committee has voted to accept the seven names recommended to them for General Vice-President by the 2022 General Conference Session nominating committee. The seven names include five current vice-presidents, Abnor De Los Santos, Geoffrey Mbwana, Thomas Lemon, and Guillermo E….
The Executive Committee of the Seventh-day Adventist Church voted to re-elect Erton Köhler for a second term during the business session on Tuesday, June 7. Köhler, one of the Church’s three executive officers, has served as General Conference Secretary since April 2021, following GT Ng’s retirement. As Secretary, Köhler advises the Office of Adventist Mission,…