Photos stories

A series of photo stories and photography projects of things, events and destinations in Malawi and beyond.
the swimming pool in the morning

Explore the beauty and tranquillity of Zomba Plateau and the panoramic views of the lush pine forest and the Zomba cityscapes

flowers, leaves and petals

Leaves and petals. Every plant and blossom has a unique identity, yet together form a tapestry of colours and textures.

Chapter Coffeehouse cafe

Coffee chronicles on a slightly chilly August morning at the Chapter Coffeehouse in a leafy Lilongwe suburb.

Getting the tractor ready for a day on the farm

A journey into the heartland of farming. A photo story of activity on a farm on the banks of the Bua River in rural Lilongwe.

Kamuzu Academy in Kasungu, Malawi

A photo story of Kamuzu Academy sports day and academic awards presentation ceremony

Katawa Cottage in Monkey Bay along Lake Malawi

A photo overview of Katawa Cottage, a new accommodation unit on the shores of Lake Malawi in Monkey Bay, Mangochi.

Bembeke Catholic Cathedral in Dedza DIocese

Beautiful fresco paintings by Micheal Kapalamula adorn the walls of Bembeke Cathedral of the Holy Family in Dedza Diocese. A photo story.

diocese of Dedza Bishop consecration Bishop Peter Adrian Chifukwa

A photostory of the Episcopal Consecration of Fr Peter Adrian Chifukwa as the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Dedza.

Chapter Coffeehouse

Highlights from the opening of The Chapter Coffeehouse, a cafe in the city of Lilongwe serving coffee, tea and cakes.

extraordinary missionary month

A picture story of an outreach visit to a Catholic outstation on the fringes of Lilongwe city.

Synergy business lounge

Synergy is a new co-working space in Lilongwe offering furnished private and open offices, a board room, a business lounge and event space.

Photography assignment for Annavilla7, a new Aparthotel in the affluent neighbourhood of New Area 12, in Lilongwe city.

Sandy graves - Death on the beach

I love the leisurely strolls on the beaches of Lake Malawi, the Lake of Stars. The spectacular beautiful sunrises, endless […]

Kachebere Major Seminary

Sitting at the foot of Kalulu hills on the Malawi-Zambia border district of Mchinji is St Anthony Kachebere Major Seminary, a Roman Catholic philosophical training college.

I recently made a short visit to Bloemfontein city in Free State, South Africa. Sights from the city.    

A few months ago I took a bus trip from Malawi to Bloemfontein, South Africa. The road trip took us […]

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